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Dating a Bulova Ladies Watch

auntlorivintage
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Ok - I thought I did my homework and googled this. I see there are letters that are used to date the watch. However, the watch I have - a vintage Bulova ladies 14K gold filled watch - has a serial number starting with F. F is not on any of the lists?

The serial number is F307207. Anyone?

Lori
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retiredsince2003
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The F is part of the serial number and is not used to date the watch. There should be a two digit number stamped on the caseback.
L indicates the 50's....L4 would be 1954
M indicates the 60's....M7 would be 1967
N indicates the 70's....N2 would be 1972
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auntlorivintage
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And if there isn't? This is probably older than the 1950's.

Lori
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retiredsince2003
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Then I would suggest you post pictures. There is probably someone that will be able to date it for you.
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gregoryswatches
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Pre-1948 (approx), Bulova didn't use 2-digit date codes on the case to indicate production year. Earlier watches can be dated from small geometric symbols stamped on the movement:



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sheila4864
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What do you mean on the Movement
I have one on ebay now that does not any letters
that must be pre 1948
but can't find the marking and I know it's Antque
Item no
Antique Bulova Ladies 10 k gold filled 2 diamond watch
Item Id: 180314290009
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gregoryswatches
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"What do you mean on the Movement"

The "movement" is the mechanical works inside the case that runs the watch. You have to open the case to see the movement. None of your 4 auction pictures show anything except the front of the watch.

For example, if you look at the Bulova ladies movement in the picture below, you'll see a small square that indicates it was produced in 1936:



Greg
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Sheila, you will always get better prices for watches if you include a picture of the movement. Omitting this will cause a lot of potential bidders to hit that back button.

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bobnellis1
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I have a 1948 ladies bulova watch. I know it is 1948 because I bought it. on the works it says 27 jewl & 48
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vintagehorologist
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I have a 1948 ladies bulova watch. I know it is 1948 because I bought it. on the works it says 27 jewl & 48



Bulova has never made a 27-jewel ladies watch. I think you mis-read. 17-jewel movements were typical.
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I am trying to find the value of my 1954 bulova ladies watch, does anyone know where to go?
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If you post good clear photos of the front of the case, the inside of the back cover & the movement, those of us on this board might be able to help you.
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Unless the case is gold the value will be quite low, as there is no real interest in relatively modern lady's watches.
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1956 square ladies 18k 23 jewel S87673 any idea on value?
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You can do an ebay search for a similar Bulova watch at auction and compare prices, you can also do a google search on your watches value. I myself find that vintage watches, if working get a collector vlaue of nearly what the watch originally sold for. Another easy thing to do is to bring the watch to a fairly large or up-scale jewelery shop in your area and ask them their value on your watch.

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