Bulova 1942 Navigator

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on July 23, 2018 - 8:25pm
Manufacture Year
1942
Movement Model
8AE
Movement Date Code
T
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
2290334
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Nice 1942 Navigator on what appears to be a mid to late 1930's Gemex double chain clasp bracelet as found. Watch case, face and band near perfect condition and appears to have not been worn very much. Engraving extends all the way to the lug tips and is sharp with no wear.

Just purchased at online auction for $23.52. Apparently no one found it except me as it was (gasp) listed as a women's watch. Appears to be keeping near perfect time.

When I bought it, my intention was to remove the band and replace it with one like the ads show. Once it was in my hand, I declded to leave it as is. The ring ends are a great compliment to the lugs.

1942 Bulova Navigator watch
1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
1942 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch advert
neetstuf-4-u
Posted July 23, 2018 - 9:18pm

Top ad dated 1943, below is 1944.

 

Here is an image of the band from the 1935 Swartchild And Co. Jeweler's Supply catalog.

 

Reverend Rob
Posted July 23, 2018 - 9:37pm

1942 Navigator, indeed. Great example!

Kathy L.
Posted July 24, 2018 - 3:01am

Very nice example and ads!  

1942 Bulova Navigator

jabs
Posted July 24, 2018 - 5:56am

1942 Bulova Navigator

Geoff Baker
Posted July 24, 2018 - 6:22am

Nice one,

1942 Bulova Navigator

Andersok
Posted July 24, 2018 - 7:34am

Navigator

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 10, 2018 - 8:25pm

Just found this 1945 ad in the short section calling it the Navigator "B"

 

Reverend Rob
Posted September 10, 2018 - 10:18pm

I'd say that's a match, Bob.

1945 Navigator 'B'.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 11, 2018 - 8:43am

Panel? Do we add the variant?