Bulova 1963 Diadem

Submitted by Flossie96 on March 13, 2022 - 9:47am
DD
Manufacture Year
1963
Movement Model
5AR
Movement Jewels
23
Case Serial No.
412427
Case shape
Oval
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
13mm x 10mm
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

This was my grandmother's watch, given to her from my uncle.

24 Diamonds - 5 top/5 bottom/14 surrounding. 14K white gold case, no markings inside case cover. Stainless steel flex band. Estimated date based on movement model and imprinted date on movement [M3] (info provided by appraiser).

28 Diamonds - 5 top/5 bottom/14 surrounding. Stainless steel flex band.
14K white gold case, no markings inside case cover.
Estimated date based on movement model and imprinted date on movement [M3] (info provided by appraiser).
Flossie96
Posted March 13, 2022 - 10:03am

Watch is in working order; keeps perfect time. Self-winding.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 13, 2022 - 8:24pm

A really stunning watch, thanks for sharing. I find this watch in the 1964 Linebook 156.

1963 Diadem "DD"

Your watch is technically a hand wind. Self wind, now referred to as Automatic, have a rotating weight in them that winds the watch with the movement of your wrist.

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mybulova_admin
Posted March 14, 2022 - 5:05am

Saved me looking in the linebooks :-)

God match. What a gorgeous watch. 1963 Bulova Diadem "DD"

Flossie96
Posted March 14, 2022 - 9:05am

Bob, thank you so much for the ID! I love that it is kinetic. My grandmother never really wore it; it was too "fancy" for her. It is a nice heirloom for the family though. Thanks again for your help with this!

Flossie96
Posted March 14, 2022 - 9:14am

Sorry, I misread. It is a hand-wind.

 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 14, 2022 - 9:27am

Fancy it is :o)  Fun fact: The price shown in the linebook entry is dealer cost - $224, with no suggested retail price listed. That means whomever bought this watch likely payed near twice that. In today's world due to inflation that $224 is equal to the buying power of $2,075. now. Pretty nice gift in the day, and an outstanding family treasure.

Flossie96
Posted March 14, 2022 - 7:13pm

Honestly I'd be surprised if he paid much over cost, even new. He was a pretty good negotiator (ha ha) and possibly traded something else in to get it. He was very creative :)

Kathy L.
Posted March 14, 2022 - 11:29am

Gorgeous watch and wonderful heirloom from your grandmother!  

1963 Bulova Diadem "DD"