Bulova 1945 American Eagle

Submitted by 1955mercury on
Manufacture Year
1945
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
5915602
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
21.4 X 17.8 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This one is a 1945 Bulova with a 7AK 21 jewel movement with dual date codes for 1945 and 1946 in a 10k gold filled case over a silver base. The dial appears to have been refinished at some time in the past and Bulova wasn't reprinted on it for some reason. I think it's the American Eagle.

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Inside case back
JimDon5822
Posted August 2, 2024 - 12:52pm

We have previously ID'd this model as the American Eagle based on this 1946 advertisement.   1945 Bulova American Eagle.  I suspect the dial was over cleaned and the Bulova print came off.  

8-2-24 American Eagle

Kathy L.
Posted August 2, 2024 - 2:16pm

1945 Bulova American Eagle looks like a good match.  

1955mercury
Posted August 2, 2024 - 2:42pm

Thank you JimDon and Kathy. 

Geoff Baker
Posted August 2, 2024 - 9:18pm

I think 1945 Bulova American Eagle is a good match.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 6, 2024 - 12:36pm

1945 Bulova American Eagle

I agree that the dial is likely original and was overcleaned.

1955mercury
Posted August 6, 2024 - 1:26pm

The dial has been refinished at some time in the past. It has tell tale signs.

Andersok
Posted August 9, 2024 - 8:36am

The notch is a good indicator of refinishing.

American Eagle