This is a model that has been on my wishlist that I didn't know if I would ever be lucky enough to pick up. It is interesting that I found that it changes variants a couple of times. Per the linebooks it looks like 1964 was the first year for this model. It starts out as a Diadem "Y" in 1964, it then changes to the Diadem "EE" in 1965, and then Diadem "H" in 1967 and remains there. This was a long lasting model, making it until at least 1975 by the linebooks and went up in price considerably.
The movement has a M4 date code and the case serial number corresponds starting with a 4, it also has roman numerals on the inside of the case with the last 3 numbers.
A very pretty watch but much smaller than I was expecting. Beautiful diamonds!
1965 LineBook
1968 Ad
1971 LineBook
1973 LineBook
1975 LineBook
Wow, good for you! That is a real beauty with pretty large diamonds for such a small watch :o)
Based on the 1964 Linebook, I agree with
1964 Diadem "Y"
In reply to Wow, good for you! That is a… by neetstuf-4-u
Thank you Bob! I am happy with her.
Very nice Kathy. Diadem "Y" looks good for that year.
In reply to Very nice Kathy. Diadem "Y"… by Andersok
Thank you Ken!
Based on the date it is 1964 Bulova Diadem "Y".
In reply to Based on the date it is 1964… by JimDon5822
Thanks Jim!
Those are some wonderful diamonds and probably worth the cost of the watch alone :-)
1/4 carat each and they look very clear so definitely nice quality.
Congrats on a beautiful watch.
In reply to Those are some wonderful… by mybulova_admin
Thank you Stephen!
Yes that is what I was thinking :-) the diamonds are very pretty in person.
Oh Kathy, this watch is wonderful!! Amazing find, 1964 Bulova Diadem Y