Bulova 1939 Perisphere

Submitted by Kathy L. on
Manufacture Year
1939
Movement Model
5AB
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
938145
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Round
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

A bucket list model for me and many thanks to Bob for helping me find one.  The Perisphere is modeled after the New York World's Fair.  The name signified the "World of Tomorrow" and inside it was shown a model of "Democracity" the "City of Tomorrow".  

A unique and interesting watch.  It is very small and I will attach a pic in the comments showing the size on the wrist.

Watch Front
Dial
movement
inside case
caseback
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neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 31, 2024 - 10:31pm

Man, that is better than it appeared in the auction ad, if that's possible. VERY nice.  Congrats, it's a winner Glad I could help scratch one off the bucket list!

1930 Perisphere

Kathy L.
Posted August 1, 2024 - 10:05am

Thank you Bob!  Yes it is very nice, I didn't even clean it up yet!  Appreciate the help :-)

JimDon5822
Posted August 1, 2024 - 10:23am

That is awesome Kathy!  I fell in love with this model when I found that first ad but then you found the second ad which also had the Major.   Congrats on the pick up.   Stephen you actually have the the original contract with the Worlds Fair?    How did that happen??

mybulova_admin
Posted August 2, 2024 - 1:54am

I negotiated a sale contract via eBay :-)

I'll have to dig it out and scan it. The only thing missing is the park map that shows the actual Bulova clock locations. I believe that was sold seperately and is out there somewhere.

Here is a copy of the map that is reference in the contract paperwork I have.

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939 OFFICIAL BLUEPRINT BULOVA CLOCK INFO BOOTHS | #495210372 (worthpoint.com)

Geoff Baker
Posted August 2, 2024 - 9:15pm

PS - John Henry Eaton was sworn in to the US Senate at 28 years, 4 months and 29 days. In case you wondered .