Bulova 1925 Princine

Submitted by 1955mercury on January 15, 2023 - 1:23pm
Manufacture Year
1925
Movement Model
6TAA
Movement Jewels
16
Movement Serial No.
30482
Case Serial No.
1584390
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
22.2mm X 14mm
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

1925 ladies Bulova with 16 jewel 6TAA movement. I think it's a Princine. 

Front view 1
Front view 2
Movement
Inside case back
Case back
neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 15, 2023 - 1:42pm

Nice one. I think you are correct with ID.

1925 Princine

Like this one

1955mercury
Posted January 15, 2023 - 4:33pm

Is there any way to determine the date of the movement in this watch by the serial number? I don't see a date code stamped on it anywhere and according to the movement data list on here the 6TAA was only made in 1924 and had 17 jewels.  

neetstuf-4-u
Posted January 15, 2023 - 5:58pm

Movement data list is based solely on member input based on movements encountered, not Bulova records. As far as dating, that is beyond my knowledge and will need to ba addressed by a member more knowledgible about early women's models.

mybulova_admin
Posted January 16, 2023 - 8:01pm

I would say Ranfft have the year wrong. My feeling is that it would be either 1923 or 1924. Leaning more towards 1923.

mybulova_admin
Posted January 16, 2023 - 12:35am

The movement page is very much a continued work in progress which anyone can update as new information is found. In this case we can add the jewel count and year to that listing for a 6TAA.

1955mercury
Posted January 15, 2023 - 6:33pm

I'm noticing things from my photos that I hadn't before. I think the ratchet wheel has the wrong screw in it. It seems to be rubbing on the inside of the case back. I bet finding the correct one will a fun adventure. 

Alex
Posted January 15, 2023 - 6:51pm

Dear 1955Mercury. Your watch is the 6511, recognised by the more edgy tonneau shape of the case where the Princine had a "smooth" tonneau curvature. The 158 serial number places it towards late 1924. 

mybulova_admin
Posted January 16, 2023 - 12:59am

I believe I can see a triangle date code next to the word 'JEWELS' and just under the screw. Can you confirm?

If so I'd ID as a 1925 Bulova 6511

It's also possible that the Princine is still correct and what the 6511 became. These adverts show what could be flat sides. Again only an artist impression.

The price point is also a match bewteen the 6511 and the Princine at $28.50

1925 Bulova Princine watch adverts

Here's also a 1924 advert showing the Princine with flat sides. So it looks like both 6511 and Princine are correct.

1924 Bulova Princine