Bulova 1947 Craftsman

Submitted by CodeGuy on November 7, 2021 - 11:15pm
A
Manufacture Year
1947
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Date Code
47
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
7745514
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Pristine 1946 Tuxedo in original box. I picked this up for myself today. I think it's a Tuxedo with the original band. 
Can't wait to get it in next week. Would love confirmation on if the band is original and just a variant on what they sold back then. Thank you so much. Love what you guys do for people.

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CodeGuy
Posted November 9, 2021 - 6:23pm

Just discovered: There was a note under the watch holder it is dated in ink 12/25/1941

Geoff Baker
Posted November 9, 2021 - 9:26pm

I can't quite read the gold content, is it solid gold?

I'm pretty confident the band is aftermarket, I don't think Bulova used anything like this. The presentation case may actually date to the early 1950s so the note you refer to is unusual I think.

Kathy L.
Posted November 10, 2021 - 7:14pm

Gorgeous watch and the band goes nicely with it.  Without the 14k solid gold band I believe this is a Craftsman.

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1946 Bulova Craftsman "A"

CodeGuy
Posted November 10, 2021 - 9:23pm

Wish I could find that band!

JimDon5822
Posted November 11, 2021 - 7:53pm

1946 Bulova Craftsman looks to be a good match.   That bracelet is absolutely awesome albeit a replacement.

Geoff Baker
Posted November 11, 2021 - 10:12pm

1946 Bulova Craftsman A

mybulova_admin
Posted November 11, 2021 - 11:07pm

Why not 1947 as per the case serial number?