Looking for a user manual or instructions for the Bulova 96P114 ladies BVA mechanical.

What is the question? This sounds like a manual watch the L9 stands for the date of production. You can look this up on the internet. Google Bulova code dates. L9 is around 1970's if not mistaken. It is also rolled gold plate one of the lower end watches. Most manuals are 17 jewels, the more the jewels the higher the price and worth.

cant see that model watch on the Bulova web site user manuals
http://www.manualslib.com/brand/bulova/watch.html
if unsure if it needs a battery go to a jeweler or watch or battery seller

some model Bulova Watched instructions
IF YOUR NEW WATCH IS A MECHANICAL WATCH
(no battery)
Mechanical watches differ from Quartz watches in several
respects:
1. No battery changes are needed - they are powered by a main-
spring, which is wound either by wrist movement; or in some
models by daily winding of the setting crown.
2. Because it is a mechanical device, it's accuracy is subject to
the effects of gravity and temperature. You can expect, on the
average, a daily variance of up to 10 to 20 seconds for
mechanical watches.
3. Just like automobiles, these watches require routine mainte-
nance. Due to their mechanical complexity, mechanical
watches require cleaning and new lubrication every 3 to 5
years to run at optimum efficiency.
FOR THE AUTOMATIC SELF-WINDING
MECHANICAL WATCH
it must be wound at least six or seven times before you wear it.
After that, your daily activity should wind the watch sufficiently
to keep it running at night when it is not being worn. If your
normal daily activity is not sufficient, occasional supplementary
manual winding may be necessary. It is suggested that your
mechanical watch be cleaned and oiled periodically to insure
optimum performance. As a mechanical watch, quartz watch
accuracy cannot be expected. References to the power cell do
not apply to Automatic watches

i have a bulova same no. speidel pat. but the serial no. u lookin is different this one is 10kt rolled gold plate back.

To find you watch, go to http://www.bulova.com/brands/bulova/product.aspx?origin=collection&sku=96P114&brand=bulova

This link takes you to the watch you want.

Thanks for contacting FixYa. Unfortunatley I had no luck finding a manual but you could try to contact them at this link:
http://www.chanel.com/apps/contact/html/ecrivez_nous.php?zone_lang=USAEN

Best regards. Jewel

You can get instructions from their web site by going to http://www.bulova.com/brands/bulova/product.aspx?origin=sku&sku=96R19&brand=bulova and cliscking on "instructions".

Please take a look here: http://www.bulova.com/

Go to "bulova.com"

Select "Boluva"

Scroll right to see "Strap"

Select "Strap"

Select "Mens"

Select your model

Select "operating instructions"

bulova has instructions for watch usage.
http://www.bulova.com/dynamic_repository/instructions/503.pdf

I found users instructions on roxy website at:
http://www.roxy.com/search/index.jsp?f=Taxonomy%2FROXY%2F2818169&categoryId=2818071&f=Taxonomy%2FROXY%2F2818071&fbc=1&fbn=Taxonomy|Watches&fbx=0

We were able to program our watch completely!!!

If you look on the back of the watch that you bought on the metal plate, it tells you the style. Ours was the Roxy 70's digital watch, and I found specific instructions at (even if this is not your style, the instructions may work):
http://www.roxy.com/graphics/uc/roxy/manuals/Roxy_manual_watch_70s.pdf