Welcome to this listing for a charming vintage BULOVA ‘La Petite’ manual wind watch with cardboard outer, presentation box and tags from 1962.
Beautifully restored with a silver tone dial.
Looks absolutely outstanding.
Ready to add to your collection, enjoyment or gift.
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It is difficult to imagine a more sophisticated design than this 1960s 23 jewelled Bulova wristwatch in a special, high decorated white gold-filled case. Sleek, stylish and expertly engineered, this was the watch every lady aspired to. Considered one of the finest watches of the day, this Bulova ‘La Petite’ not only embodies elegance, it remains a fine example of Bulova's stylistic prowess.
DETAILS:
Case: ‘La Petite model’. Delightful, tonneau shaped case which is richly decorated in the ‘French Louis XIV’ style. There are two very small diamonds at the top and bottom of the lugs where they meet the crystal. Original & signed ‘Bulova’. The 10kt white gold plated bezel and case back have been cleaned & repolished and fitted with a new ridged acrylic crystal. The crystal does distort the view of the dial in the photographs which is perfectly normal. In general, the case looks great with modest wear/scratches present commensurate with the age of the watch.
Crown: Original, signed, showing some wear.
Dial: Very eye-catching & immaculate. The silver tone dial is in its original condition, accentuating and complementing the rich lustre of the 10kt white gold plated case. The even number hour positions are numerals whilst the odd positions are arrow shaped markers. All are silver tone and slightly raised on the dial numerals to great effect. The ‘Bulova’ name along with the ‘23’ are in black.
Hands: Hour and minute hands are all original, ‘Index’ style, steel, looking great.
Movement: BULOVA high quality Swiss manual wind movement. This is a fine classic 5AD calibre with 23 jewels and is marked ‘M2’ for 1962. The movement has been cleaned, oiled & adjusted, and at the time of listing is running well keeping good time ready to wear. As with all vintage watches regular servicing is recommended.
Size: Tonneau shaped measures approx. 32.80mm X 13.90mm wide (excluding the crown).
Band: A new ‘Finesse’ black cord band with 12kt white gold plated clasps has been fitted complementing the watch perfectly. The length including the watch is approx. 170mm.
Box: This watch comes with its original hard case presentation box, cardboard outer, guarantee paper and foil tags.
The box decoration to the lid shows a gently embossed light blue coloured background. In a stylised font is ‘Bulova’ taking center stage, with ‘La Petite beneath. The outer is showing considerable age related wear including scuffs, scrapes, stains, splitting and wear having performed its task of protecting the contents admirably. Please take a moment to be sure you are happy with this.
The hard case presentation box is in remarkable condition having being protected by the cardboard outer. The box is a highly polished light blue plastic embellished with bold ridges to the top and extending onto the front giving rise to an almost theatrical appearance. The ‘Bulova’ name is given pride of place on the front with the embossed ‘Goddess of Time’ logo in gold tone above.
The sprung lid opens as it should to reveal the sumptuous interior lined with plush navy-blue silk. The watch is presented on an unusual mount which raises and lowers as the lid is opened and closed. The mount has a delightful fabric finish, decorated with a floral motif which catch the light to great effect. The ‘Bulova’ name and ‘La Petite’ are above whilst ’23 Jewels’, ‘Fashioned in diamonds’ is below. The central mount for the watch is covered in light blue coloured velvet. This is showing some discolouration.
The original Bulova 'La Petite' guarantee bond is present which gives some background information about the watch and its attributes. Interestingly, the original foil name and price tags are present being so wonderful to have survived the years together with the watch. This is certainly a watch for the collector.
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General comments:
This is a delightful example of a lady’s Bulova ‘La Petite’ watch with hard case presentation box, cardboard outer and guarantee bond plus foil tags from 1962 which has been restored to appeal once again – and I am sure you will agree, it certainly does. The 10kt white gold plated case and original silver tone dial make the watch highly desirable and unmistakable. A masterpiece of style and design
BULOVA is definitely a watchmaker that has been devoted to the art of timepieces with invested passion. If you have always wanted to own a classic wristwatch that is the epitome of distinction and dependability, this captivating Bulova watch may be the one for you.
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IMPORTANT DETAILS TO NOTE
- This is a vintage manual wind watch with a movement from 1962 and as such it will not have the accuracy of a contemporary quartz movement therefore perfect time accuracy cannot be expected. If you want a watch to simply put on and go – then perhaps this is not the best choice you could make – however, if you want a period timepiece that you can admire and enjoy on each occasion you wear it, then this is a great item.
- Vintage watches are often smaller than contemporary watches – to avoid inconvenience, please take a moment to examine the size and make sure it meets your expectations and wrist size.
- Colours may appear somewhat different when viewed in person depending upon the light source. In this case photos were taken using a combination of natural and fluorescent light.
- The watch is NOT waterproof.
- Payment must be made and deposited in our Paypal account within 3 days of purchase, if not received, item will be re-listed.
- Buyers must have a minimum of five positive feedbacks; been on Ebay for more than six months; the delivery address must be discoverable on Google Maps.
SHIPPING
- Free ‘Tracked and Signed For’ shipping to the USA, UK, Continental Europe & Worldwide.
- Item will be shipped from the United Kingdom.
- Worldwide shipping – with exceptions.
- Shipping to Paypal CONFIRMED addresses ONLY.
- International shipping can take some time, perhaps more than ten days in some cases for which the seller is not responsible.
- International buyers are responsible for all extra taxes and customs fees of your country.
- Watch may be sent using recycled packaging.
Items are described as accurately as possible and to provide you with a true assessment of the watch you are viewing and/or considering buying. Please use the pictures as another medium to assist in the description of the item; this should be used to inspire questions associated with the timepiece. Any questions are welcome prior to the listing ending.
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