Bulova 1950 Bernice

Submitted by KodachromeCrawford on
Manufacture Year
1950
Movement Model
6BL
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
1743133
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Hello everyone! Adding another Bulova to the database. I'm thinking this is a 1950 Juliana. However, Bernice also seems to be very similar. There are some details on this watch (milgrain design) that don't seem to be on the others in the database/ads (that I can see at least). I'm not sure if this is just because it is a later model and had a design modification. Looking to see what you all think! Thanks!

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 8, 2022 - 10:40pm

I agree, this looks to be a 1950 Juliana. I think the difference in the fine high point engraving might be attributed to wear or perhaps lighting on the other example in the database

1950 Juliana

Kathy L.
Posted March 10, 2022 - 11:37am

At first I was thinking we might have a name change situation like Victoria/Claire.  But as I searched newspaper ads and looked at the ads we have in the database I am now thinking that this is Bernice and not Juliana and that the Sears catalog may have used the wrong model.  Searching newspapers Juliana in this time period is a different model, found in several different papers.  I would suggest we go with the Bulova ad for this one.  All ads are between 1947 and 1949.

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1950 Bulova Bernice

KodachromeCrawford
Posted March 10, 2022 - 1:34pm

In reply to by Kathy L.

Yay! This is awesome! That clears up the Juliana/Bernice confusion I was having with this! Also, the ad you posted for Bernice is clearly showing the milgrain design that is present on mine! Thank you so much!

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 10, 2022 - 12:02pm

Well researched, Kathy. I have to agree based on the new ads.

1950 Bernice

JimDon5822
Posted March 11, 2022 - 7:24pm

Nice Job Kathy.   1950 Bulova Bernice it is.

mybulova_admin
Posted March 13, 2022 - 1:19am

Official Bulova advert trumps all.

1950 Bulova Bernice