Bulova 1954 Air Nurse

Submitted by Kathy L. on June 1, 2019 - 10:58am
Manufacture Year
1954
Movement Model
6BDC
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
806285
Case shape
Square
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Square
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

Adding to my nurse watch collection is this beauty.  The case is around the same size as the Medical Center but with the unique lugs.  I think the crystal is the same size as well.  

It has a 10K gold filled case that is date stamped L4.  The movement is a 17 jewel working 6BDC date stamped L3.  This is a new movement for the DB.  The dial has a red sweep second hand.  It has a 10mm lug width.

I couldn't find an ad for this model.  I saw one months ago and now I can't find it now.  Looking at the price list for 1954 it might be a Red Cross but no way to know for sure at this point.

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mybulova_admin
Posted June 2, 2019 - 1:25am

That's a super cool case design. If I know you, you'll not stop until you find an advert :-)

I'm hoping for 'Red Cross' as it's a fitting name for this beauty!

neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 3, 2019 - 11:40am

Very cool. I'm with you, I've seen this case before and am sure I've seen an ad......but can't find it.

Geoff Baker
Posted June 6, 2019 - 10:54am

Love this watch Kathy! Now let's find her a name.....

1954 (so far) Unknown

Geoff Baker
Posted June 14, 2019 - 10:45am

Panel - anyone find anything?

Reverend Rob
Posted June 14, 2019 - 11:04am

I highly suspect this is a Red Cross model.

Possibly like this one:

Just MHO, I can find no advert support. 

Unknown for now. 

Kathy L.
Posted June 15, 2019 - 12:51pm

In reply to by Reverend Rob

I think so too.  I have a red cross crystal and it the correct size.  But I still haven't been able to find the ad I saw for it awhile back.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted June 3, 2021 - 2:45pm

In reply to by Kathy L.

Watch was renamed  Red Cross "C" in late 1958 or early 1959, per linebook139. At that point it was also offered in white as the "D".

JimDon5822
Posted November 20, 2019 - 10:15pm

From 1957 Houston Jewelry company catalog.  Finally putting a name to this beauty.  I owed you one for the Olympia ID. 1954 Bulova Air Nurse.  

jabs
Posted November 21, 2019 - 4:01am

1954 Bulova Air Nurse