Bulova 1930 Diana

Submitted by lturchetti on April 11, 2013 - 12:45pm
Manufacture Year
1930
Movement Model
5AP
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Diana, with Kreisler band containing 8 clear rectangular stones
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I don't know anything about watches, except what I've read here the past few months.  I received this watch in my late mother's belongings.  I believe it may have belonged to her mother, as my mother was born in 1935.  This sat in her jewelry box my entire life.  My sisters put it in the throw away pile but I thought it was worth holding on to.  I can't find much of anything online about the Diana, which I believe may be from 1930.  Wondering if it is rare and if there is value?  I haven't been able to identify the band, other than it says Kreisler Quality Gold Cont 025 USA.  Thanks for any info, this seems to be a very informative site.  Willing to sell.

Luanne

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OldTicker
Posted April 11, 2013 - 7:43pm

In reply to by lturchetti

We really don't put a value on watches here, your best bet is to check out what similar aged ladies watches are selling for on eBay or other auction sites. I have seen some of these older watches sell for as little as $5.00 on up to many Hundreds of dollars, it just depends on who wants it and what they are willing to pay.

The stones are so small that there is no real value there, if it is solid 10, 14, or 18K that will make a difference, and you will have to open up the case to find that out if there is nothing stamped on the back. I would think it would be Gold filled like the ad states, but Bulova also made quite a few solid gold variants in the 20's & 30's. Condition is the biggest factor among collectors, and having the original band would also help.

J.P. was talking about rating this as a "2 tick" watch, that means that he would give it 2 out of 3 possible marks on confirming it as a "Diana", to get 3 "ticks" we would need to know the serial number, movement model & jewel count, and date stamp located on the movement to verify the year of the watch. Pictures of these are also appreciated.

Greg

 

Geoff Baker
Posted April 12, 2013 - 5:32am

Diana, nice watch.

bourg01
Posted April 13, 2013 - 12:22am

In reply to by bourg01

As a side note, If this were my family heirloom, it would be priceless and not for sale. It's a gorgeous watch, enjoy.

mybulova_admin
Posted April 12, 2013 - 5:41pm

Diana it is for me too.

All the additional information neccessary will be on the inside. They can be tricky to open but one end should have a small lip that will allow you to leverage the back open, I believe it will swing open from the other end and not come off flat.

If possible have the watch opened and note down all the details on the back inside case and movement. A magnify glass will be really handy as damn these things are small.

This I believe is the first time we have had a Diana like this added to the site so I thank you very much for doing so.

lturchetti
Posted April 13, 2013 - 9:20pm

When I flip it open it exposes the face and hands only. It appears on each side but on opposite ends there is the teensiest flathead screw I've ever seen. I'm guessing I'd need a jeweler with very precise tools to open it.

bourg01
Posted April 13, 2013 - 9:35pm

In reply to by lturchetti

Those are dial screws, They hold the dial to the movement and yes, you should have a qualified watchmaker open it to get the info from the movement and inside caseback.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted April 13, 2013 - 9:34pm

In reading it sounds as if the Movement is stuck in the caseback and with a little effort should lift out.

bobbee
Posted April 14, 2013 - 5:11am

I agree, if you hold the winding crown and gently rock the movement to and fro, the movement should be released from the case back.
If not, best use a watchmaker or repairer.