Vintage Bulova Ladies Watch, Gold Filled Bracelet Watch, Petite Mid Century Wristwatch

This vintage Bulova ladies wristwatch is a classic mid-century piece, likely dating to the 1940s–1950s based on its size, case shape, and bracelet style. 

Bulova was founded in 1875 and became one of the most important American watchmakers of the 20th century. By the 1920s–1950s, they were known for producing reliable, mass-market watches with thoughtful design—balancing precision with style. They were also among the first companies to standardize watch production and to invest heavily in advertising, which helped make wristwatches more accessible and popular in everyday life.

This watch features a gold-filled case (marked on the back), a common and durable alternative to solid gold, and a petite square dial with Arabic numerals and blued hands. The mechanical movement is hand-wound, typical of the era.
An expansion bracelet, designed for ease of wear

The dial shows visible aging, which is expected for its age and consistent with vintage examples from this period.

Overall, this is a representative example of a mid-century Bulova—well-made, practical, and designed to be worn daily rather than kept as a purely decorative piece.