Bulova 1969 Diamond Empress

Submitted by Carol7 on May 16, 2018 - 10:10pm
B
Manufacture Year
1969
Movement Model
5BD
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
910132
Case shape
Other
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

I have poured over advertisements available for hours without coming up with a perfect match.  This is a family "treasure" passed down from one mother to the next.  Any insight, thought or idea will be appreciated as I would love to determine a date and name for this beauty.  I have never taken the back off to read any additional markings or codes. It has a Speidel elastic band. 

2018 Bulova watch
2018 Bulova watch
2018 Bulova watch
mybulova_admin
Posted May 16, 2018 - 10:35pm

Your watch could be from a few models that depends on the movement inside. 

If you are able to pop it open and determine the movement model and jewel count and also the date code, it will help us determine its model name and age.

I've updated to be 1969 for now.

Carol7
Posted May 16, 2018 - 11:14pm

Thanks I suppose I will have to open it, shall update soon. Thanks again

Kathy L.
Posted May 16, 2018 - 10:41pm

The Dewdrop and First Lady are pretty close but I am not finding an exact match.  Looks like 60s in style to me.  Do you have an idea what decade it might be from?  Pretty watch.

Carol7
Posted May 16, 2018 - 11:13pm

Thanks  it is from the 60s,  I agree it certainly looks like a First Lady, but can't find the perfect match. Appreciate your input :)

Carol7
Posted May 18, 2018 - 7:52am

After taking the back off I see it is 17 jewels movement with an M9 marking & a 5 8D or 5 8O on the watch along with a inside case marking of 3N76 C. Cannot figure out how to add these additional pictures to the listing.

Kathy L.
Posted May 18, 2018 - 10:46am

The M9 dates your watch 1969.  It might be a 5BD movement but we can confirm after getting the photos added.  You can add photos in the comments by clicking on the colored square next to the note pad.  Click browse server, upload, choose file, insert, save.  If that doesn't work for you message me and I can help.  

Kathy L.
Posted May 18, 2018 - 12:07pm

Fantastic!!  Glad that helped.  I am most familar with the 1940s movements.  I'm sure the other panel members will be able to give you more info now : )

Carol7
Posted May 18, 2018 - 11:58am

Carol7
Posted May 18, 2018 - 11:58am