The Bulova Watch Company is a renowned American watchmaker with a rich history that spans over a century. The company was founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, a 23-year-old Czech immigrant, in New York City. Initially, Bulova focused on manufacturing and selling jewelry, including pocket watches. By 1911, the company began producing wristwatches, which were still considered relatively new at the time. By the 1920s, Bulova introduced various innovations that set them apart in the watch industry.
In the 1970s, the Bulova Watch Company faced financial challenges and went through a series of ownership changes until 2008 when Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. of Japan purchased the Bulova Watch Company and formed the Citizen Watch America subsidiary.
Today, Bulova continues to create a wide range of watches known for their precision, craftsmanship, and design. Their collections include both classic and contemporary styles, offering quartz, automatic, and precisionist movements. Bulova watches are celebrated for their quality and have remained a popular choice among watch enthusiasts worldwide.
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BULOVA 1926 Baroness Ladies Wristwatch 14K White Gold Filled
Restored and back to life. This is a vintage Bulova Art Deco ladies wristwatch dated from 1926.
It is a manual wind watch powered by an original Bulova 15 jewel movement, caliber 6AF (based in FHF 5), adjusted, 34 hours power reserve, 18,000 A/h.
Still preserved in time the original silver decorated dial with bold Arabic Numerals and "railroad" minute track. Original blue steel matching hands. The dial is beautifully decorated and it is signed with the Bulova name/logo on top.
Cased in a gorgeous 17x27mm Art Deco rectangle case, all in 14K white gold filled. The case, bezel, sides and back are also beautifully engraved. It comes on a period correct flex band, all in 12K whit gold filled and signed "Whatchband".
This wristwatch in lovely condition. Runs very well and keeps great time!
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Case Markings: BULOVA 14K Gold Filled American Standard PAT. JUN. IC. 1924 6613135
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Measurements (mm): Case 17x27 Case w/Crown 19 Case Lug to Lug 32 Case Thickness 7.8 Lug Width 10 Band Width 6.5
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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