Vintage Bulova Art Deco Ladies Cocktail Watch

This is a vintage ladies' cocktail watch head by Bulova, likely dating from the 1940s or early 1950s. The watch features a rectangular or tonneau-shaped face encased in a yellow gold-toned metal, typically 10k or 14k gold-filled or rolled gold plate based on the period's manufacturing standards. The case is characterized by highly architectural, tiered Art Deco lugs at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions, featuring a scalloped or 'ribbed' design that adds significant visual depth. The dial exhibits a warm, aged champagne or cream patina with stylized Arabic numerals and dot indices. It prominently displays the 'Bulova' signature below the 12, with 'Swiss' marked at the 6 o'clock position, indicating a Swiss-made movement. The handset consists of two dark, possibly blued-steel or black baton hands. Physically, the watch shows signs of age-appropriate wear, including surface scratches on the metal case and visible oxidation or 'foxing' on the dial surface. The edges of the lugs show some softening, suggests regular wear. The winding crown is present on the right side. This piece is currently missing its bracelet or strap, but the fixed lugs are designed to accommodate a narrow cord-style or link-style band common for formal ladies' jewelry of that era.