Bulova 1941 American Eagle

Submitted by Johnnyweber on
B
Manufacture Year
1941
Movement Model
7AH
Movement Date Code
Asterisk
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
1142654
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Based on the information offered on this site I believe it's a 1941 American Eagle with original strap. It's not in pristine condition but works, not sure if I should clean it up. No idea of history but it appears original. Unfortunately the strap is incredibly small so I can't wear it. How feasible is it to find a similar strap and add links? although not the most masculine look, it was what made me want it.

1941 Bulova American Eagle watch
1941 Bulova watch
1941 Bulova watch
jabs
Posted August 10, 2017 - 5:39am

1941 American Eagle, like this

Johnnyweber
Posted August 10, 2017 - 7:08pm

I thought the strap looked more like the F.

Geoff Baker
Posted August 12, 2017 - 7:42am

Hello Johnnyweber, welcome to myBulova, this is a nice watch. I'm one of the lucky ones, my wrist is small enough that many of these old bands and bracelets will fit me. I don't blame you for wanting to wear this one, it's good looking. I see no reason why a competent jeweler couldn't add links but you have a challenge ahead of you to find a donor.

Oh, I also agree with the an American Eagle F ID, thanks for sharing it.

Andersok
Posted August 12, 2017 - 8:08am

I don't agree with the 'F' variant for this watch; it needs to have an engraved case to be the 'F'. I did not find an exact match of all of the compnents on this watch, so I am at American Eagle no variant

Geoff Baker
Posted August 13, 2017 - 7:36am

Good catch Ken - Thanks for keeping us honest. Guess I'd better slow down a bit.....

Johnnyweber
Posted August 12, 2017 - 8:49am

The inside of the case is marked Bulova Fith AvE New York serial # 1786943 will try to get a better pic, it's very faint

 

 

mybulova_admin
Posted August 13, 2017 - 1:04am

Ahh good pickup, I missed that. In that case the Bulova American Eagle 'C' is the closest, having the same case style with a slightly different band, which may have been optioned.

Geoff Baker
Posted August 19, 2017 - 8:57am

I'm going to suggest we skip adding a variant to this beauty as the bracelet may determine variant on this model.

plainsmen
Posted August 19, 2017 - 4:24pm

Agreed Geoff.. American Eagle.