The rolled gold Bulova American Girl DD watch has a sprung bangle type bracelet and a manual wind movement.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

The case back has a date code for 1960, and the movement for 1961.  As the two could not be paired up until the movement was made we know this watch was produced in 1961.

CONDITION

This helpful website shows the American Girl DD model in the 1960 range, along with a different HH model.  There is also an advert on there showing the asking price of $49.50 plus taxes back in 1960.

The watch and bracelet are 10k rolled gold plated, a much thicker finish than gold plate which helps to explain why so few signs of wear are apparently, even on the highly enlarged photos.  This watch has a 17 jewel Bulova manual wind movement fitted, which is working well and will be wound via the signed crown.  The method of fixing the sprung bracelet is via pins, and while it is effect it is also quite crudely done.  It doesn’t look bad on the wrist, but we like to point of any potential flaws when we sell watches.  Likewise the bracelet join is splitting in some places, but it is secure and barely noticeable with the naked eye.  The design would allow you to wear this on a 6mm leather bracelet too, but that is defeating the object of the bangle watch.  The dial is clean and original.

This watch will be supplied with our branded bamboo presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  18.1 mm

Width without crown  16.2 mm

Between lugs  6 mm

Lug to lug length  33.6 mm

Case Thickness  8.5 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of roughly 180 mm.

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 1 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

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