Bulova 1947 His Excellency

Submitted by lectin on September 9, 2019 - 10:16am
GG
Manufacture Year
1947
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Date Code
47
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-Unknown
Case Serial No.
8098610
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Crystal details
Missing
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hello, I was recently gifted my grandfathers/fathers bulova watch. Right now it is missing the crystal and the minute hand. I want to get it back up and running so that I can wear it. I am not sure on the year/model. Also I am open to suggestions on what I could do to fix the face. It went so many years without a crystal the face has some damage so I could use some suggestions on how to fix that. Maybe its a replace but I am not sure where to find the parts. Thanks for your help!

1947 Bulova watch
1947 Bulova watch
1947 Bulova watch
1947 Bulova watch
1947 Bulova watch
lectin
Posted April 20, 2020 - 9:49pm

Hello all,

Just an update: Per everyones suggestions, I had Mike do a full restore on the watch, re-dial, hands, glass, band, and a decent amount of the internal gears. I think it turned out really nice and I look forward to wearing it around the town on special occasions! I just want to take everyone here for all their help to make this happen, it really means a lot to me!

mark Schultz

Geoff Baker
Posted April 20, 2020 - 10:00pm

That looks wonderful, Mike does good work. Wear it and be proud of your grandfathers legacy!

JimDon5822
Posted April 20, 2020 - 11:28pm

Great job!  It looks great.  Wear it with pride!

mybulova_admin
Posted April 21, 2020 - 2:42am

Wow great redial. Who did you use?

lectin
Posted April 21, 2020 - 9:42am

International dial. It took a while because it was redialed done during thier move. But in the end it turned out great and I am very happy with it. 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted April 21, 2020 - 11:37am

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing