Bulova 1928 Lady Lindy

Submitted by timerestoration on April 24, 2015 - 3:34pm
Manufacture Year
1928
Movement Model
6F
Movement Date Code
Circle
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
52183
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

From a 1928 ad in the database, I believe this one is the "DEAUVILLE".

Found just as shown with NO CASE BACK.

All of the 6AF cases I have are hinged. This one takes a snap-on back. 

Since these movements fit perfectly inside the case, I am guessing that a snap-on caseback from most any 6F BULOVA will fit. Does anybody have one?

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William Smith
Posted April 24, 2015 - 5:32pm

1928 ad snippet for Deauville.  Click for full ad.

Also looks like the "Lady Lindy" from the Aug 25th 1928 ad snippet.  Part of  "a new note in womens watches" the Lido series.  Click for full ad.

Geoff Baker
Posted April 25, 2015 - 6:15am

In reply to by William Smith

I think they do match Will. The Deauville seems to be a bit rounder in the middle while the Lady Lindy seems narrower and longer. I really do think they're the same watch though and that name change was a straight out jump onto the Lindbergh band wagon.

Geoff Baker
Posted April 25, 2015 - 6:11am

Oh Jeff, this is a wonderful watch. I think these enameled watches are among the best Bulova made for the ladies. We certainly have a dilemma as to what to call her. I totally want her name to be Lady Lindy but will set three ticks (confirmed ID) for the Deauville as well.

What a find, now comes the hard part.......

Reverend Rob
Posted April 25, 2015 - 9:44am

Nice watch!

It's rare that case parts interchange. 

timerestoration
Posted April 29, 2015 - 9:14am

In reply to by Reverend Rob

In most cases I agree with you Rob.

However, I knocked the hinge pin out of a hinged bulova case, and the back fits perfectly on my "LADY LINDY".

jabs
Posted April 25, 2015 - 11:11am

I prefer Lady Lindy

Andersok
Posted April 25, 2015 - 12:20pm

Wonderful example; the two ads look to be identical in design, and I am fine with either name that is decided.

William Smith
Posted April 25, 2015 - 12:55pm

I'd go two ticks tentative for either ID.  I started to type "it can't be both names", but that may not be a true statement.  Its unknown to me which of the two models it is, hence the two ticks.

mybulova_admin
Posted April 29, 2015 - 6:46am

So the ad showing watch as the Bulova 'Deauville' is dated July 1928 and both adverts showing Bulova 'Lady Lindy' are dated August 1928 and June 1929.

Certainly fair to say both names would be correct, but I'd be happy to go with 'Lady Lindy' as well for consistency.