This is a recent ebay purchase. A beautiful 1946 10KT white gold filled Statesman with gray dial with even number white gold applied hour markers. the watch movement is 7AK with a square date code. The watch is personalized with "Fran From separated by odd hour dots. Flo 12-25-47". It needs a service but in great cosmetic condition. Statesman confirmedwith an ad from the database
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Love the white/gray face combo.
1946 Bulova Statesman "C" for me
1946 Statesman 'C'. Love these slate dials.
1946 Bulova Statesman "C" I do love the slate dial.
This watch brings up an interesting question. Engraving says “From Fran to Flo”. Clearly both woman’s names. We’re these watches unisex in those days?
Wristwatches in general had a history of being considered effeminate on men, but by the end of the second world war, they were pretty much established as being properly worn by both genders.
However, my Great Grandfather, Florian Hinger, was known as 'Flo', although I have never seen an engraving on his effects that used this nickname.
In reply to Wristwatches in general had a by Reverend Rob
...and in my days I've known two men, Francisco and Francis who were known in their family circle as "Fran".
PS - I also dated a woman when I was in college whose legal name was Freddie.
1946 Bulova Statesman C