Bulova 1948 His Excellency

Submitted by shooter144 on March 4, 2011 - 9:30am
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Manufacture Year
1948
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Date Code
48 (A8)
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
9584324
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Straight edge high non domed
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

10K Rose RGF with 1/20 10K RoseRGF top  Scissors type expansion band. Signed dial, case back, case interior, movement. Movement marked 7AK 21j USA. Light wear, scratches, near perfect crystal, dial shows patina ,high  wear. Improper minute hand (gold but should be blued as the minute and sec) . Sub dial seconds fully obscuer '6' Runs strong keepts good time (+-3-4 min per 24hr) watch sets and winds well but movement has NOT been serviced. Any other defects will be noted as discovered

1948 Rose Gold Statesman
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shooter144
Posted March 5, 2011 - 10:36am

Ugggg........So is the consensus that its a President or an Excellency SS with the 7AK 21J...

shooter144
Posted March 5, 2011 - 10:47am

My crystal has a smooth roll or curve from the flat face to the sides if that helps Scott...opening is 17.50mmx21.50mm President then???

shooter144
Posted March 5, 2011 - 10:52am

Credit where credit is due the photos top to bottom..My Great Grandfathers brother at his storefront South Bend In circa 1926 , My grandparents with the brand new lead sled 1955 , My Father, Great Lakes Naval training center Chicago 1969

mybulova_admin
Posted March 12, 2011 - 1:35am

I'm going to call it as a 'His Excellency'. Rose Gold and exact dial and hands configuration.

1948 Bulova His Excellency

 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 12, 2011 - 4:33am

Agreed.

shooter144
Posted March 12, 2011 - 11:30am

Yes that looks perfect..Ill re tag it. Thanxs all !!!

bourg01
Posted July 23, 2011 - 7:24am

Hi Wayne, Sorry but the case was not used for the Duncan. If you look closely you will see the distinct differences in the bezel and the lugs. The Duncan doesn't have raised shoulders on the lugs and is a 14K gold case. I tried to a picture here but can't so I'll post the watch for you to view.

My vote on this is "Excellency" noteing the fonts on the dial mostly.