Bulova 1946 Tuxedo

Submitted by Padezanin on December 31, 2021 - 9:03am
B
Manufacture Year
1946
Case Serial No.
6863503
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This says 14kt on back, it says Kreisker 14k on clasp. Jeweler advises that it is rose gold.  Is the face original? Any information/value would be appreciated.

Face days Bulova excellency
14kt Bulova, 6863503
Kreisler 14kt
Full picture of watch
neetstuf-4-u
Posted December 31, 2021 - 10:10am

Welcome to mybulova. Very nice watch, thanks for sharing! Based on the fact it's 14K rose gold with a solid gold basket weave band, I would say your watch is a 

1946 Tuxedo "B" with possible dial replacement

Per this 1946 ad; If it was on a leather strap, it would be a Craftsman B. It should have a 21J movement. Based on the fact that I have never seen this rose gold variant and can find no ad picturing it, the face may or may not be original, as the yellow and white gold versions had numbers at 12, 3 and 9. The Tuxedo was rolled into the "Excellency group", so Excellency on the dial may or may not be correct. The square "dots" on dial vs. called out round in ad would indicate the dial is likely not original.

Best can do at this point but still looking.

46tuxedo ad

Value is a very subjective thing based on many factors. We don't appraise, just ID. A good way to "guess-timate" a gold watch is by weight of the case and band with the movement removed. It's at least a starting point and worth at least that  much.. Then factor in originality, desirability and how common or uncommon the watch is, plus functionality. EBay completed listings will also help with that.

JimDon5822
Posted January 1, 2022 - 11:19pm

Everything points to a 1946 Bulova Tuxedo “B”.  Agree the dial seems like it could be a replacement.  

Padezanin
Posted January 2, 2022 - 5:54am

In reply to by JimDon5822

Do you know what the original dial was?  I had a gentleman advise me that it had a copper face.

Appreciate all of your research and comments

mybulova_admin
Posted January 2, 2022 - 1:43am

I tend to agree with the Bulova Tuxedo "B" ID with the note of a replacement dial/movement.

Geoff Baker
Posted January 2, 2022 - 8:44pm

I'll go straight on with 1946 Bulova Tuxedo B. THIS is what the original dial would look like. Thanks for sharing it.