Hexagonal Case measures 29mm lug to lug x 24mm wide non inclusive of the Crown while using Calipers.
Sterling Silver Dial shows Black printed Arabic numerals and Bulova Signature. Hour and Minute Hands are Modern style.
14K American Standard Case.
Cabochon Sapphire Crown.
Fully Serviced 1/2011 by My Bulova Graduate Watchmaker Mr. Richard Hostetler Jr.
* Vintage display ad Dated 1922.
In reply to I don't agree, you are by bobbee
Huh?
Bobbee did you not see the last two adverts in my previous post that clearly identify both the 154 and 156 models as having 18K Gold Filled versions as well? The one's marked with a 'maybe' are just a estimated based on the other models that they also may exist in this manner.
The adverts clearly say 18Kt 25-year, which I believe we have discussed before and agreed means gold filled. Where is the embellishment?
In reply to Huh? Bobbee did you not see by mybulova_admin
Here's the 1922 ad snippet (again) of the model 158 next to subject watch. Full ad a few comments up in thread.
I'm still wondering about the date for watch? While the case may be 1921/22 (or not), the Bulova Watch Co. signature on the movement suggests 1924. We see 1924 movements without the date symbol. Have we seen this movement sig on anything before 1924 (for examples with other credible dating info)?
I'm good with tentative 158 even with jewel difference (15j vs 16j) and case engraving differences.
I'm not good with a 1921 date unless someone can remind me why we are using that date.
In reply to Here's the 1922 ad snippet by William Smith
In January 2012 admin wrote: "My experience shows that serial numbers were used only on movements from 1923. Does anyone else have the same or a different opinion or experience?"
Definitely post June 1923, that is when the company name changed to "Bulova Watch Co.", and the movement in this watch is stamped with that name.
"1923 158".