I apologize this is in the wrong place. I tried to use the 'add a watch' link at the top of the create topic page and it kept giving me an error message. I also tried to post in the research forum but it said I wasn't able to.
I'm trying to find into on this watch I found (photo at the bottom). At first I didn't believe it was the original cuff/case for the Bulova, but in the course of my research it now looks plausible (more on that soon), so I thought I'd ask anyone's opinion here or if they've ever seen one before. I first thought it was a married piece. I found an example in gold that was sold a while back marked 1950s but with a Norwood movement. Searched other Whiting & Davis watch jewelry and found one with a Waltham. The movement in mine is Her Excellency and on quick look it might be the '51-52 model (have yet to pop it open and check closer) so the 1950s date might actually align? I couldn't find any ads or patent info for W&D so I'm a bit stuck.
Is it possible Bulova movements were used in this clamper bracelet in the 50s? Thanks in advance if anyone has any info!
I'm not sure if the photos uploaded, I put the URL into the image box but they aren't showing for me.
They're here if you'd like to see the watch:
Cool as it is, it's a marriage of a Bulova dial and movement and a Whiting/Davis bracelet. Notice that the minutes track on the dial doesn't match the shape of the bezel opening. I suspect these cases were offered as upgraded replacements to house movements from any maker that would fit in order to "save" the movement for the owner of a degraded watch. As I have no info available regarding W&D this is just my opinion. As far as I know, Bulova never was involved in a joint venture with W&D and I know of no other instances of this combination using Bulova movements.
In reply to Cool as it is, it's a… by neetstuf-4-u
That was what made me think it was a marriage initially. I think your opinion sounds very reasonable / plausible. Now to see if I can track down any ads for W&D to get a better idea of when this movement was placed in this band. Thanks so much for your thoughts! Much appreciated.