Ladies 1930 Bulova 14k SOLID GOLD Honora DIAMONDS Emerald Vintage Art Deco Watch
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Ladies 1930 Bulova 14k SOLID GOLD Honora DIAMONDS Emerald Vintage Art Deco Watch:
$760.00
I have always loved collecting Bulova watches, an American company that needs little introduction. It was founded by Czech immigrant Joseph Bulova and based in New York City, where the famous Bulova Observatory was located, high above a skyscraper on Fifth Avenue. Like Gruen, it also had a factory in (Bienne) Switzerland, established in 1912 and dedicated to the production of watch components and their assembly into jeweled movements. The firm is known for its aggressive advertising campaigns and for being the first to advertise on radio, with an announcer stating B U L O V A ... 8:00p.m., Bulova Watch Time.
Pure and simple, this is one truly fine Art Deco era wristwatch, a ladies 14kt Solid White Gold HONORA model with four (4) green emeralds and two (2) genuine diamonds securely set. This particular model dates to 1930 (as per its date stamp on mechanism) and is in excellent shape, complete with original cabochon emerald winding crown.
Triple-signed for Bulova (case, dial and mechanism), it measures 30mm lug tip to lug tip and 16mm in width (19mm with crown). This works out to be 1-3/16 inches long by 5/8 of an inch wide (without crown) and it comes fitted on vintage cord bracelet strap thanks will fit a wrist up to 7-3/4 inches with no problem. If you want me to shorten this length just let me know!
My talented (and Bulova-trained) watchmaker David has fully serviced its original 15 jewel, adjusted, manual wind mechanism to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping accurate time.
The sterling silver, matte enamel finished dial is in excellent condition and without flaw, professionally restored to its correct, original status. It features black enamel painted Arabic numbers, a crisp checkered 60 minute inner track border, original cobalt blue steel Spade-tip hands and a finely engraved Florentine inner dial. Signed BULOVA below the 12 and embossed SWISS at the dial base.
The solid glass crystal is in excellent condition and without flaw. The finely engraved hinged-back case is a 14kt Solid White Gold and in excellent PLUS condition, truly spotless. The highlight of the bezel has to be the four (synthetic) green emeralds and two genuine diamonds, all securely set. The emeralds, if inspected with a magnifying loupe, do have some scratches but they show very nicely in person. The cabochon emerald winding crown, the original, is in excellent shape and operates as it should.
Turning the watch over I see that the back lid is in excellent condition, no wear or engravings. Peeking inside via the secure hinged back case (opens and closes perfectly), I find a fully serviced and high quality Fifteen Jewel, manual wind movement. It is signed Bulova Watch Co., Swiss, [Caliber] 6AP, Fifteen 15 Jewels, Adjusted with a 1930 date code symbol. The inside of the case lid is signed BULOVA 14K.
Fully serviced just last week, this watch winds and sets very smoothly while keeping accurate time. It is fitted on a vintage black cord bracelet that will fit a wrist up to 7-3/4 inches in size but if you need it to be 6 inches, 7 inches, even 8 inches, just let me know and I will custom size it before mailing at no charge.
All in all an excellent example of a what an Art Deco watch is all about, who is going to be wearing this gem in just a short time?
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Ladies 1930 Bulova 14k SOLID GOLD Honora DIAMONDS Emerald Vintage Art Deco Watch:
$760.00