Additional info:
- Black dial with lumed arabic numerals & lumed hands.
- 10k rolled yellow gold plate on sterling bezel
- Stainless back
Engraved inscription on back: "JIM TO NANCY 12-25-44"
I believe the '47 movement was a replacement at time of service in 1947 as per jeweler's marks in caseback. It appears same jeweler serviced watch again in '52. I've included closeup of marks.
![1944 Bulova Milatary Miss watch](/sites/default/files/watches/bulova-dial-665x519-180418-9211.jpg)
Movement appears to have a circle stamped next to "Swiss". Circle code says movement is a 1944. Case s/n starts with a "4", so watch is indeed a 1944 and most probably retains the original movement. I suspect you are misidentifying the "17" for "17 jewels" as a "47"
For a couple years during WWII, some watches were made of Sterling as a base metal instead of steel to show support for the war with the idea that the steel was more important for the war effort. It was more of a feel good move to make civilians feel a part of the war effort than anything else. Add that to the name with the armed services connotation - excellent patriotic marketing.
We recently ID'ed Kmlow's identical watch (w/white dial) as a tentative "Military Miss", I think this one is spot on to the ad.
Nice watch, love the band! 1944 Military Miss
OMG! How did I miss that one!
You are absolutely correct. I never even looked at the circle, but that "47" was glaring at me, which is of course a "17".
I have a number of sterling based war era watches, mostly Gruens, that are gold filled on sterling. Limited supply was a very real issue at the onset of the war.
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