Bulova 1962 Duchess

Submitted by wdmcjrd on March 26, 2019 - 8:31pm
Manufacture Year
1962
Movement Model
5AD
Movement Jewels
23
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
V18184
Case shape
Oval
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
.75" x .50"
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This watch was my Mother's.  I am currently looking to restore it (and a 1939 rose gold Mido), to pass along to my two daughters.

Based on my examination and research (much of it from this site - thank you), the advertisements found, leads me to  believe this to be a 1961/1962 Duchess.  The movement is a M1 (1961) with the case being stamped M2 (1962)

Model Name:  Duchess

Jewels: 23

Movement #: 5AD  (inside on movement)   

Movement Build Year: 1961  ("M1" on movement) 

Place of Manufacture USA (stamped on movement)

Case Serial #: V18184

Case Additional Identifier: M2

Name on Case: Bulova

Case Build Year 1962  ("M2" on outside of case)   Inside cover of case is hand etched "C1003T4"  "767"

Wristband Adjustable metal stamped  "Speidel USA Adjustable"   next link stamped   "10K GF  Top Caps 68"

Description Silver case with 7 small diamonds at 6 o'clock end of dial, and 3 diamonds at 12 o'clock.

My question would be  whether this should be sent to a Buliva's service center (New York) for cleaning and/or restoration, or are their other options that might work better.   

 

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Kathy L.
Posted March 26, 2019 - 8:51pm

A very nice Duchess to pass down to one of your daughters.  I am sure some of the guys will have suggestions on getting it serviced.  

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 27, 2019 - 6:25pm

Well done I concur with Duchess. Heirloom watches are the best!

Geoff Baker
Posted March 29, 2019 - 9:35am

Hello wdmcjrd, it's a nice heirloom, I like the idea of servicing and wearing it. Where do you live?

1962 Bulova Duchess

wdmcjrd
Posted March 29, 2019 - 9:56am

Geoff, 

Thank you, and the other panel members for your responses and comments. 

With our youngest daughter getting ready to graduate from college, and no other children at home to justify keeping a 5 bedroom house in Dallas, my wife and I recently move to Austin  TX for a change in scenery.  So we live in Austin, but regularly travel back to Dallas to visit friends.

Jim

 

jabs
Posted March 29, 2019 - 12:35pm

1962 Bulova Duchess