Bulova 1948 Squadron

Submitted by rhinodbp on
B
Manufacture Year
1948
Movement Model
8ae
Movement Date Code
48 (A8)
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
9505120
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hey Team -  48 stamp on the movement   9 is the first number on the serial on the case   Looks like a squadron B but has a white/cream dial....looks like an original signed crown and bracelet.   

watch and band
dial
case back
movement
neetstuf-4-u
Posted October 29, 2021 - 4:35pm

14K filled would make this one rose gold, as the yellow model was 10K. Based on that and the dial configuration, I would be inclined to agree and say this one is a 

1949 Squadron "B" on what appears to be the original band; noting dial refinish in non-standard color

rhinodbp
Posted October 29, 2021 - 4:43pm

Thanks Bob! Yep it's a bit rosey still :-) You can catch it in the right light.

Ugh bummed to NOW see that dial refinish. You can see the painted sub dial is off-centered. Why I put them on here. Thanks again!

plainsmen
Posted October 29, 2021 - 6:08pm

I too am good with the Squadron B as the ID.

JimDon5822
Posted October 30, 2021 - 1:01am

1948 Squadron B seems to be a match.   I will check and see if I might have a replacement dial.  

Kathy L.
Posted October 30, 2021 - 10:44am

The Squadron is a cool model and nice with that band.  If Jim doesn't have a dial keep you eye out on ebay.  I bet you could find one for parts that has a nice dial at some point.

1948 Bulova Squadron "B"