Bulova 1951 Anita

Submitted by Erinkelly323 on
Manufacture Year
1951
Movement Model
6BL
Movement Date Code
L1
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
946922
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

10K yellow gold, Rectangular face, 2 diamonds. Art deco style look. 

Bulova front
Bulova back
Inside bulova
Inside back bulova
Kathy L.
Posted September 5, 2023 - 2:01pm

Beautiful watch.  Looks like a Golden Goddess from 1955 but without the diamonds.  Unknown for now.

mybulova_admin
Posted September 7, 2023 - 8:00am

1950/51 Linebook shows the Anita also as an option. Again no diamond element in the lugs. I'm unsure if these are original or a custom add-on. I certainly couldn't find an exact match, but will keep looking.

1950/51 Bulova Anita and Golden Goddess

mybulova_admin
Posted September 8, 2023 - 6:18am

Just to note that the Anita above is showing a reflection of the watch next to it as listed in the linebook. Watches were grouped in trays when the photos were taken. So we are seekng the side styling of the watch below reflecting in the side of the Anita. If you look at the top side of the watch you will see it is plain as per the subject watch and the later Golden Goddess.

Erinkelly323
Posted September 7, 2023 - 8:30am

Wow, I've not seen the Anita. That IS close ... I wish I knew more of the history of the watch, but it belonged to my late mother-in-law and she was not even the original owner. Thanks for your help! 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 11, 2023 - 6:25am

I pondered this one on and off for a couple days, and I think you are right Stephen. My only close matches were also the same. It appears the difference between Anita and Golden Goddess "A" was the band. Based on the absence of the "coin band", I would be inclined to call this one, for now

1951 "Anita" with jeweler added diamonds on the lugs.

Erinkelly323
Posted September 11, 2023 - 7:29am

Thank you so much for all the research everyone put into this! Much appreciated! 

Geoff Baker
Posted September 12, 2023 - 12:16am

I think 1951 Anita serves a a good match, noting the added diamonds

Andersok
Posted September 12, 2023 - 4:20pm

Agree with Geoff

Erinkelly323
Posted September 12, 2023 - 4:31pm

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