Bulova Rubaiyat 96P197 Women's Quartz Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 35mm

Bulova Rubaiyat Ref. 96P197 – Ladies Quartz – Mother-of-Pearl Dial with Diamond Accents – Sapphire Crystal – 35mm

A Bulova Rubaiyat ladies watch, reference 96P197, with a suspended-case design in which the round case sits within a sculpted outer ring. The white mother-of-pearl dial has rose-tone leaf-shaped hour markers, four diamond accents and the Bulova tuning-fork logo. The stainless steel case measures approximately 35mm and has a sapphire crystal; the caseback carries a raised medallion of the Bulova "Goddess of Time" emblem framed by a laurel wreath, and is marked "Bulova", "Stainless Steel", "Sapphire Glass", "Water Resistant" and "96P197", with serial C8601412. It is fitted with a black leather strap; the model was originally supplied on a pink leather strap.

Brand heritage

Bulova was founded in New York in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, an immigrant from Bohemia. The company pioneered standardised watch production in America, broadcast the first radio commercial in 1926 and the first television commercial in 1941, and in 1960 introduced the Accutron, the first electronic watch regulated by a tuning fork, which is the origin of the logo on the dial.

Model history

The Rubaiyat name goes back to 1917, when Bulova launched it as one of the first complete lines of wristwatches designed for women. The collection was revived a century later as a modern ladies line, combining mother-of-pearl dials and diamond accents with the Goddess of Time emblem on the caseback as a tribute to the original.

Specifications

• Brand: Bulova
• Model: Rubaiyat
• Reference: 96P197
• Movement: Quartz
• Case: Stainless steel with sculpted outer ring, approx. 35mm
• Crystal: Sapphire (per caseback marking)
• Caseback: Goddess of Time medallion, serial C8601412
• Dial: White mother-of-pearl with four diamond accents and rose-tone markers
• Strap: Black leather (originally supplied on pink leather)

Condition

Pre-owned condition with visible wear from use. The outer ring and lugs show scratches, the caseback medallion shows light wear, and the leather strap shows wear at the edges. The dial is clean. No current water resistance is implied. Please view all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

Please note

Please study all photos carefully. They show the actual watch you will receive and form part of the description. As with any vintage watch, it is sold as a collectible, is not guaranteed water resistant, and its timekeeping may differ from a modern watch.

Shipping

Ships from Giza, Egypt, carefully packed, with tracking.

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