Bulova 1973 -Unknown

Submitted by plainsmen on
Manufacture Year
1973
Movement Model
5BD
Movement Date Code
N3
Movement Jewels
23
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I normally exclusively collect ladies Bulova watches between 1920-1940 for my daughters collection.  This one however I couldn't pass bye.  I picked it up out of a eBay auction in Greece and I've not seen one like it.  Solid stirling silver to include the bracelet.  And although it's stamped with what looks to be a machine Bulova stamp on the  back no serial number. It could for sure be a custom job, but I really dig it.   So even if it is, I think my daughter will love to wear it once it's serviced. I couldn't quite read the movement model clearly so it may change once I get the watch in hand.

1973 Unk Ladies 5-13-22 LR

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1973 Unk Ladies 5-13-22 F
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1973 Unk Ladies 5-13-22 B
Geoff Baker
Posted May 14, 2022 - 9:58pm

Remarkable. Doubt we'll ever name this little girl.....VERY cool 1973 Bulova Unknown

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 15, 2022 - 11:34am

Very cool and quite unique. Likely of European origin.

1973 Unknown

Stinky_Sullivan
Posted September 1, 2025 - 10:51pm

The movement number is really hard to read but the 5 is clear enough and I’m certain 5B17 doesn’t match the format Bulova uses. If you compare this movement to the 23j 5BD, you will find it matches.