Bulova 1950 Charmer

Submitted by CarlieByer on
Manufacture Year
1950
Movement Model
6BC
Movement Date Code
L0
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
674277
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
A picture of a Bulova vintage watch with a square dialthat has gold raised digits, gold hands. It has a single lug on the top and bottom that attaches to a gold toned bracelet.
The bulova watch as seen from the crown side. The crown has no markings. The case is gold, but the back plate is stainless steel. The crystal is domed with a flat side visible. The crystal is taller than the case. The lugs are visible to the left and right of the crystal, showing how they terminate in a loop that the bracelet attach to.
the bulova watch as seen from the back plate. The plate is stainless steel. At the top, just below the lug attachment is the engraving "BULOVA" and below that "L0." at the bottom is the engraving 674277. The back of the crown is visible, as is the bracelet attachment
A picture of the bulova movement and the inside of the back.
A close picture of the Bulova movement. The crown is at the top of the picture. Directly below the crown is the engraving L0. To the left of that is engraved "17 JEWELS." Opposite of the crown, along the edge is engraved "BULOVA WATCH Co" and there is a small box perpendicular to that with the engraving 6BC. There is also a U.S.A engraving to the left, and to the right there is the regulator pin and the engraving 5
Geoff Baker
Posted October 22, 2024 - 9:31pm

I think I'm CHARMED Merc! 1950 Bulova Charmer she is.

Congrats Carlie - this is a wonderful keepsake for you.

JimDon5822
Posted October 23, 2024 - 7:52pm

I think you got it.   Found this 1949 ad which confirms the name "Charmer"

1950 Bulova Charmer

Charmer

CarlieByer
Posted October 24, 2024 - 10:06am

WOW! Thank you all for taking the time to give a name to my great-grandmother's watch! I love wearing it, and this discovery may have started a little vintage Bulova obsession!

1955mercury
Posted October 24, 2024 - 6:54pm

We also love the fact that you love wearing it Carlie. That watch cost $33.75 in 1950 which is the equivalent of  $438.67 in today's dollars. Your great-grandmother had to love wearing it too. 

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