Bulova 1955 -Unknown

Submitted by clbailey79 on June 11, 2012 - 1:19pm
Manufacture Year
1955
Movement Model
5AD
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
L02629
Case shape
Square
Case color
Two-tone
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Recently came upon this Bulova ladies wristwatch.  I'm trying to get more info and maybe value of the piece.  I cannot find another one like it anywhere!  I have learned a few things about the piece:

It is marked Bulova on the face

On the back it is marked "Bulova 14K Gold" and "L5" which I have learned notes the year it was made which was 1955

Each link of the bracelet says "Speidel USA".

There are 4 diamonds.

Inside says "5AD" and "17 Jewels". I would really appreciate any info if anyone knows more about this piece.

 

 

Bulova watch
Bulova watch
Bulova watch
William Smith
Posted January 24, 2013 - 3:14pm

This watch movement is confirmed by owner as 5AD movement w/ 17 jewels.  No pic, but owner opened and read movement marks w/ loop.  Even though there's no movement picture, sounds like the 5AD was available in 17 jewels.  Not finding any other "confirmed" 17 jewel 5AD examples in any movement database at our disposal. 
Anyone else seen a 17 jewel 5AD movement?

GVP
Posted January 24, 2013 - 4:33pm

In reply to by William Smith

Actually I have, just looked back over photos. The 17j 5AD has no cap on the 3 jewels whereas the 21j has. I'll try and get the photos on in a bit.

GVP
Posted January 24, 2013 - 4:41pm

William Smith
Posted January 24, 2013 - 8:05pm

In reply to by GVP

Thanks Gary  Is that an L4 date code on the movement?

GVP
Posted January 25, 2013 - 2:30am

Yes it is L4