Bulova 1947 His Excellency

Manufacture Year

1947

Movement Model

7AK

Movement Date Code

Movement Jewels

Case Serial No.

7543103

Case shape

Rectangle

Case color

Yellow

Case Manufacturer

Bulova

Gender

Mens

Watch Description

This one is a bit of an enigma. I purchased it from an antiques mall in Summerville SC for $175. Everything I can find about it suggest a 1947 Craftsman or Tuxedo. The inscription on the back reads FROM DAD TO SON - 1943 TO SON - 1968. The band is labeled Speidle. 14k Gold, fairly heavy. Solid gold back with Bulova New York on the inside. Not sure if the band is original. USA Movement. Wants to run, but is in line for servicing.

Crystal is in good shape. Appears original.

Solid gold back. FROM DAD TO SON - 1943 TO SON - 1968

V.Scott

Posted August 1, 2020 - 8:55am

That does make sense. I was wondering on the identical engravings done years apart. Looks to be machine engraved from the little I know of engraving.

Geoff Baker

Posted August 1, 2020 - 7:12pm

I'm with Ken, in 1947 it would be His Excellency

1947 Bulova His Excellency PP

mybulova_admin

Posted August 2, 2020 - 1:37am

Nice one Ken, that advert also matches the hands on the subject watch.

...and I forgot about the cut over date.....

1947 Bulova His Excellency PP

neetstuf-4-u

Posted August 2, 2020 - 3:47am

Same here, Ken. Agreed

1947 His Excellency "PP"

V.Scott

Posted August 2, 2020 - 6:07am

Thank you for the information. I didn't run across the His Excellency line in my researches. Other than the band, it does compare.

V.Scott

Posted August 4, 2020 - 5:39am

This one also came with a dark purple case that I neglected to mention. I will post pictures soon. I believe it is one of the first cases I have personally noticed. I'm sure I have missed models I wasn't familiar with in my travels. Investigating my watches has introduced me to quite a few models I would have over looked.