Bulova 1939 -Unknown

Submitted by Kathy L. on August 10, 2019 - 11:46pm
Manufacture Year
1939
Movement Model
5AB
Movement Date Code
Shield
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
954190
Case shape
CornerCut
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Cushion
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Adding the first platinum watch to my collection.  This is such a dainty and classy watch and I instantly fell in love with the style of it.  I have not been able to find an ad for it yet.

It has a platinum case and 24 diamonds.  There are five diamond on each side and seven on top and seven on the bottom.  The dial is in amazing condition for the age.  The movement has a 1939 date stamp and is a 5AB with 17 jewels.  

1939 Bulova watch
1939 Bulova watch
1939 Bulova watch
1939 Bulova watch
1939 Bulova watch
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mybulova_admin
Posted August 12, 2019 - 10:37pm

Crowns that I've seen from this era are usually gold filled.

Kathy L.
Posted August 12, 2019 - 10:51pm

In reply to by mybulova_admin

That is what I was thinking but was curious to see if anyone knew.  Thanks 

Reverend Rob
Posted August 13, 2019 - 10:12am

A filled crown would be normal, but this is not a normal watch. There is no such thing as Platinum fill, so the crown would have been solid. 

Platinum is commonly alloyed with Iridium to make the metal 'Whiter', otherwise it can tend to look too much like stainless steel. 

Another common alloy for Platinum would be Cobalt, but this gives a faint bluish tinge, in which case the metal is then usually plated with Rhodium. 

Reverend Rob
Posted August 13, 2019 - 10:52am

I should also mention that with watches like this- where the purchase price is higher than normal, tend to get well taken care of. The many service marks are likely an indicator of this, and the lack of wear and tear probably means it was only worn on special occasions. 

Kathy L.
Posted August 18, 2019 - 10:04pm

In reply to by Reverend Rob

Yes you are probably right on that.  I think this watch as the most service marks of any watch I have purchased so far.