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.
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.
I'm with Ken, in 1947 it would be His Excellency
1947 Bulova His Excellency PP
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
In reply to Nice one Ken, that advert… by mybulova_admin
Same here, Ken. Agreed
1947 His Excellency "PP"
Thank you for the information. I didn't run across the His Excellency line in my researches. Other than the band, it does compare.
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.
The case it came in.
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