Bulova 1942 Rosebud

Submitted by Kathy L. on March 31, 2022 - 5:42pm
Manufacture Year
1942
Movement Model
5AB
Movement Date Code
T
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
C573206
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This is a sweet little watch 14k gold filled rose gold watch.  The case and the movement are 1942.  I haven't found an ad yet.  Similar size and dial to the Eleanor of the same era.

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Kathy L.
Posted April 1, 2022 - 1:29am

Think I might have found it!  Ads are from 1940, Rosebud, what a lovely name.

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KodachromeCrawford
Posted April 1, 2022 - 8:49am

Good sleuthing Kathy, looks like a great ad match!!! Love this cute watch! 1942 Bulova Rosebud

KodachromeCrawford
Posted April 1, 2022 - 12:16pm

Yay, so exciting! When you clean them up, what do you generally use (polishing cloth,ultrasonic, etc.)?

Kathy L.
Posted April 1, 2022 - 12:38pm

My go to is just a little dish soap and water (case only of course).  I do use a Cape Cod cloth sometimes but I hate the smell lol 

JimDon5822
Posted April 2, 2022 - 12:57am

1942 Bulova Rosebud looks to be a good match.   Can't wait to see what you do with it.