Bulova 1963 Diadem

Submitted by Flossie96 on
DD
Manufacture Year
1963
Movement Model
5AR
Movement Jewels
23
Case Serial No.
412427
Case shape
Oval
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
13mm x 10mm
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This was my grandmother's watch, given to her from my uncle.

24 Diamonds - 5 top/5 bottom/14 surrounding. 14K white gold case, no markings inside case cover. Stainless steel flex band. Estimated date based on movement model and imprinted date on movement [M3] (info provided by appraiser).

28 Diamonds - 5 top/5 bottom/14 surrounding. Stainless steel flex band.
14K white gold case, no markings inside case cover.
Estimated date based on movement model and imprinted date on movement [M3] (info provided by appraiser).
Flossie96
Posted March 13, 2022 - 10:03am

Watch is in working order; keeps perfect time. Self-winding.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 13, 2022 - 8:24pm

A really stunning watch, thanks for sharing. I find this watch in the 1964 Linebook 156.

1963 Diadem "DD"

Your watch is technically a hand wind. Self wind, now referred to as Automatic, have a rotating weight in them that winds the watch with the movement of your wrist.

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mybulova_admin
Posted March 14, 2022 - 5:05am

Saved me looking in the linebooks :-)

God match. What a gorgeous watch. 1963 Bulova Diadem "DD"

Flossie96
Posted March 14, 2022 - 9:05am

Bob, thank you so much for the ID! I love that it is kinetic. My grandmother never really wore it; it was too "fancy" for her. It is a nice heirloom for the family though. Thanks again for your help with this!

Flossie96
Posted March 14, 2022 - 9:14am

Sorry, I misread. It is a hand-wind.

 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 14, 2022 - 9:27am

Fancy it is :o)  Fun fact: The price shown in the linebook entry is dealer cost - $224, with no suggested retail price listed. That means whomever bought this watch likely payed near twice that. In today's world due to inflation that $224 is equal to the buying power of $2,075. now. Pretty nice gift in the day, and an outstanding family treasure.

Flossie96
Posted March 14, 2022 - 7:13pm

Honestly I'd be surprised if he paid much over cost, even new. He was a pretty good negotiator (ha ha) and possibly traded something else in to get it. He was very creative :)

Kathy L.
Posted March 14, 2022 - 11:29am

Gorgeous watch and wonderful heirloom from your grandmother!  

1963 Bulova Diadem "DD"