Overview
A delicate example of mid-century feminine horology, featuring a tonneau-shaped case with ornate floral lugs and a romantic heart-motif expansion band.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Bulova Ladies' Cocktail Watch with Heart-Link Bracelet, c.1945
Photo reference
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Story
Bulova was at the absolute peak of its cultural influence when this watch was produced, having just made history by airing the world's first television commercial in 1941.
Maker / Origin
Founded by Joseph Bulova in 1875, the company became a titan of American industry by being the first to standardize watch parts for easier repair.
Condition & Value
The piece shows significant honest wear consistent with decades of use, including 'foxing' or spotting on the dial and thinning of the gold plate on the high points of… Value is primarily driven by the Bulova brand and the decorative heart-link band; however, the significant dial spotting and case wear, combined with the high cost of…
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