The following markings are stamped on the rear of the back of the watch
14K Gold Bulova L1
numbers that I can't read, may end in the number 5
APEX
The watch was restored last Sept. I don't know if the face color is the original color. The hands were also replaced along with the glass. The watched belong to my uncle who purchased it after he returned from WWII
Thank you for posting your watch. This is a 1951 Bulova Kenmore. The original hands were stick hands and easily replaceable but not necessary as it is beautiful as is. A rare survivor and only the second one we have seen in this database.
In reply to Thank you for posting your… by JimDon5822
SNAP I swear this post was not there when I added mine. I found that top vertical entry but then went looking for a complete enrtry in another linebook.
Case looks to be a match for a Bulova Kenmore which looked to run from 1951 to 1955 when is was discontinued.
Wow... nice watch! The Bulova Kenmore. Rare enough this is the first one I've seen.
Welcome to myBulova and thank you for sharing this fantastic watch with us. Super cool case!
1951 Bulova Kenmore
Nice match to the Kenmore
Very cool watch and a great heirloom.
1951 Bulova Kenmore
Thank you all for the watch information. It is appreciated. For the last 6 months I've been trying to locate this watch and unable to do so.
Should I see if I can have the hands replaced to the original stick hands- anyone care to comment.?
There is a $45.95 and $115.00 shown above. What does these figures mean? Did the watch cost $115 in 1951? What is the $45.95 mean?
In reply to Thank you all for the watch… by georgetavo@msn.com
Correct, in 1951, Suggested retail was $115. $1 in 1951 has the same purchasing power as $11.57 in 2024. $45.95 was wholesale dealer cost.
Replacing the hands is a personal decision. If it was mine, I wouldn't bother. :o)