14k gold. There are other markings inscribed on the inside of the case that I would love help identifying. Seems like maybe another number under the serial number and then possibly a word just above the 14k gold symbol.
Dear codi1027, a very beautiful and interesting watch you placed here. Inside it is stamped with the case maker sign of Louis Lewitt and a 6-digit serial number in the format that Louis used. The rest are scribbles of watch makers they put when servicing the watch. Bulova had bought enameled watch cases from Louis Lewitt earlier in 1926 and 1927 until Bulova sewed him over a patent and stopped buying from Louis. So, I am surprised to find this Lewitt-Bulova combination of 1937. Apparently the dispute was forgiven and forgotten. Although..........Lewitt went bankrupt in February 1937. So maybe all was not "forgiven and forgotten" after all. Bulova simply may have bought some left over inventory after the bankruptcy.....
Although the 30's era is not my specialty, I have never seen a watch like this. Assuming this combination is original, the watch is an unknown for me.
I think the only aspect of this watch that was produced by Bulova is the dial and movement. Looking at the dial, the number layout does not match the bezel shape.
It's quite possible that the original movement was replaced with a 1937 donar Bulova movement.
The overall styling is like nothing we have seen in any 1930s or 40 ladies watches and I also feel it's from a later time period,
Non-Conforming for me.
However with all that said and done, I love this watch and it's pure gold bling aspect.
I'm afraid I have to go the Non-conforming route as well for reasons previously stated. I'm inclined to think the case/band is as manufactured and the movement /face was put in at a later date than the movement as a "jeweler upgrade" for lack of a better term.That in no way detracts from the watch, it's pretty amazing and truly a treasure..