Bulova 1948 His Excellency

Submitted by Andersok on November 20, 2015 - 10:56am
SS
Manufacture Year
1948
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Date Code
47
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
8102661
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1948 Bulova His Excellency 'SS'

Case is 10k Gold Filled dated to 48, etched roman numerals inside case of VI VI I match last three of s/n; dial has gilt markers and looks to have had a re-dial at some point (notch at 3, and Bulova print looks a bit fat); 21-jewel 7AK movement is dated 47; Kreisler band looks period, but not sure if it is original.

Snippet from 1947 ad

1948 example from database

 

AndersoK_1948HisExcellencySS
1948 Bulova watch
1948 Bulova watch
1948 Bulova watch
1948 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch
jabs
Posted November 20, 2015 - 11:35am

HE "SS" it is, nice watch

Ken, seems that the watch might manufacture, looks like new :)

JP
Posted November 20, 2015 - 2:55pm

Ken you have been a busy guy. So many beautiful watches. HE  SS it is.

Geoff Baker
Posted November 21, 2015 - 6:21am

Iconic Bulova, 1948 Bulova His Excellency "SS".  This is a beautiful example. These Kreisler bracelets really make a fine paring with these His Excellencies. I wouldn't have noticed the font size if you hadn't mentioned it but it is a bit chubby.

William Smith
Posted November 23, 2015 - 3:59am

Great HE SS  Love the bracelet!

plainsmen
Posted November 27, 2015 - 11:21am

Love that ricebead bracelet. Those things aren't easy to find.  I'm great with the SS.