Overview
A delicate mechanical timepiece featuring a tonneau-shaped case with stylized floral lugs and a romantic heart-link expansion band.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Bulova Ladies' 'Sweetheart' Cocktail Watch, c.1945
Photo reference
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Story
The 1940s saw a dramatic shift in how women used time, as the demands of the war effort moved the wristwatch from a luxury accessory to a functional necessity.
Maker / Origin
Joseph Bulova founded his company in 1875, but his true legacy was the 1912 establishment of the world's first factory dedicated to the standardized production of watch parts.
Condition & Value
The dial shows heavy 'foxing' or oxidation, which is consistent with age but reduces the clarity of the face. Value is determined by the Bulova brand and the desirable 'heart' link band, though the significant patina on the dial and unknown mechanical condition keep it in an…
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