Bulova 1938 Lady Bulova

Submitted by samjrose on
C
Manufacture Year
1938
Movement Model
6AM
Movement Date Code
Cresent Moon
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
8437515
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I believe this to be a 1938 Lady Bulova C in 10k gold rolled plate.  The attached ad shows both a Lady Bulova B and a C, the C has engraving while the B does not. There is also an additional 1938 ad in the MyBulova ad archive which shows the model C with engraving.  On a Bellavance strap.   Recent acquisition, so unknown history. Some wear to plating on four corners of engraving but dial is in excellent shape.

Inside case back is miniscule hand engraved numbers of "M17356" and even fainter "243 (lambda)" as well as "Bulova Fifth Ave New York".  -  Case back Top: 10K Rolled - Gold Plate - Bulova (shield icon)  -  Case Back Bottom: 8437515.   It's a charming little watch. She will be getting the new watch spa treatment soon!

Person holding a goldtone art deco watch at slight left diagonal
art deco gold tone watch laying on its side
watch movement
person holding watch showing the back of the case
inside of watch case back
a 1938 Bulova Watch ad
neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 11, 2026 - 7:01pm

Yes indeed, very nice!

1938 Lady Bulova "C"

lbc

Alex
Posted July 11, 2026 - 8:52pm

1938 Lady Bulova C. Very beautiful watch typical of that era. 

mybulova_admin
Posted July 11, 2026 - 9:43pm

Now to get the set :-)

1938 Lady Bulova watch advert

samjrose
Posted July 11, 2026 - 9:57pm

In reply to by mybulova_admin

If it weren't for my pesky bills each month, I think I already would! Though the 30s Goddess of Times have my heart. Well, any GOTs really.