FifthAvenueRes…
Posted November 30, 2010 - 7:50pm
Stephen, that too, although I own a 1949 Excellency UU with the exact dial (different color) minus the word Excellency! http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1949-his-excellency-uu-696
From a reliable source: The Excellency GG was not released until 1949. 1948 and prior it was known as The Ambassador.
So, although this Excellency GG is dated 1948 twice yet sports the 1949 dial design (not available in 1948) the only logical assumption to be reached is the movement and case used were leftover inventory. Not an uncommon practice performed by Bulova.
Here's an image of the 1948 Ambassador:
