Bulova 1947 Rosanne

Submitted by CS22 on April 20, 2017 - 5:00pm
Manufacture Year
1947
Movement Model
6AH
Movement Date Code
47
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
H474144
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Rose gold. Band says GEMEX 1/20-12K Gold Filled. My grandparents gave this watch to my mother on her 16th birthday in 1948. It looks similar to Goddess of Time models, but I haven't seen any cases that are exactly like it, so I'm not sure that's what it is.

1947 Bulova watch
1947 Bulova watch
1947 Bulova watch
mybulova_admin
Posted April 20, 2017 - 6:56pm

Is the dial rose gold in colour, or is it the crystal colour or heavily scratched?

What a great family heirloom to have in your possession.

CS22
Posted April 20, 2017 - 9:58pm

The dial is rose gold. The crystal is very heavily scratched.

CS22
Posted April 22, 2017 - 10:23am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

It's hard to see the ad clearly, too bad it isn't a higher resolution. The lugs look closer to mine than anything else I've seen, but the case shape doesn't look quite right.

Andersok
Posted April 22, 2017 - 7:16am

I am unable to find a match in our ads; Unknown at this time.

Geoff Baker
Posted April 22, 2017 - 7:42am

Welcome to myBulova CS22. Heirloom watches are just the best as far as I'm concerned. I think you are most fortunate to have this keepsake from your grandparents to your mother. I wish I could say I found the proper Bulova name but I don't see anything either.

Let's call it "VERY Special"

CS22
Posted April 22, 2017 - 10:32am

In reply to by Geoff Baker

Yes, it is very special!  It runs (but quite fast), and as you can see the crystal is in poor condition. But as it is only of sentimental value, I'm sure it is not worth any attempts to repair it. But I can still enjoy it as a keepsake and wear it as a piece of jewelry.

 

Geoff Baker
Posted April 23, 2017 - 6:48am

In reply to by CS22

It does not need to be relegated to a piece of jewelry. A good watchmaker is capable of bringing it back to everyday use. I'll send you some suggestions.