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Bulova Rose Gold Plated Rectangular Curved Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Bulova manual-wind wristwatch is source-dated to circa 1930 and features an elongated rectangular curved case described by the source as rose gold-plated. The dial presents a two-tone geometric Art Deco layout combining rose-pink and light cream or gilt segments, with elongated stylized Roman numeral hour markers and a centrally oriented rectangle bearing the Bulova signature. A subsidiary seconds dial is integrated into the lower portion of the dial design. The watch is mounted on an embossed brown leather strap with a winding crown on the case flank.

Oblique view of the Bulova rose gold-plated rectangular curved wristwatch on a brown leather strap
Oblique view of the Bulova rose gold-plated rectangular curved wristwatch on a brown leather strap — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Wristwatch · Rectangular curved wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Bulova
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
44
Source-reported date
Circa 1930
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Attribution

Catalogued as Lot 44 in a Bonhams auction titled 'Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman', this timepiece is attributed to the maker Bulova and dated to circa 1930.

The auction headline designates the piece as 'Bulova. A rose gold plated manual wind rectangular curved wristwatch'. No specific model name, reference number, or serial number is provided in the auction record.

Evidence for this section
  • “Lot 44”
  • “Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman”
  • “Circa 1930”
  • “Bulova. A rose gold plated manual wind rectangular curved wristwatch”

Case and Movement Documentation

The catalog describes the watch as possessing a 'rose gold plated' case with a 'rectangular curved' shape and a 'manual wind' movement. Visual examination reveals a slender rectangular case profile with curved lateral flanks and an attached winding crown on the case flank.

The watch is mounted on an embossed brown leather strap. Internal movement details, caliber specifications, jewel counts, and case dimensions are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “A rose gold plated manual wind rectangular curved wristwatch”
  • “Slender rectangular case profile with curved lateral flanks”
  • “Fitted with an embossed brown leather strap”

Dial Design and Configuration

Visible observation shows a rectangular two-tone dial with pink and cream geometric Art Deco zoning. The inner central rectangular zone displays the Bulova signature.

The perimeter layout incorporates elongated stylized Roman numerals integrated across the dial borders. A subsidiary seconds register is located at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rectangular two-tone dial with pink and cream geometric Art Deco zoning”
  • “Elongated stylized Roman numerals integrated across the dial borders”
  • “Subsidiary seconds register positioned at the 6 o'clock area”

Open research questions

  • What specific movement caliber powers the watch, and does it feature a Bulova date code symbol corresponding to circa 1930?
  • What are the precise case dimensions, including length, width, and thickness?
  • What manufacturer markings, hallmarks, or serial numbers are stamped on the interior or exterior of the caseback?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Bulova Rose Gold Plated Rectangular Curved Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBulova“Bulova. A rose gold plated manual wind rectangular curved wristwatch”
Case MaterialRose gold plated“A rose gold plated manual wind rectangular curved wristwatch”
MovementManual wind“manual wind rectangular curved wristwatch”
DateCirca 1930“Circa 1930”
Lot Number44“Lot 44”
Auction Sale TitleWatches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman“Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman”

Visible details

  • Rectangular two-tone dial with pink and cream geometric Art Deco zoning
  • Elongated stylized Roman numerals integrated across the dial borders
  • Subsidiary seconds register positioned at the 6 o'clock area
  • Fitted with an embossed brown leather strap
  • Slender rectangular case profile with curved lateral flanks

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement caliber, jewel count, and case markings are not stated in the source
  • Physical case dimensions and base metal specifications are unlisted

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : Bulova. A rose gold plated manual wind rectangular curved wristwatch Circa 1930

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 798f13d8ef

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