Bulova 1945 Spencer

Submitted by cmurphy on
Manufacture Year
1945
Movement Model
8AE
Movement Date Code
Triangle
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
6557684
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I believe this is a 1940's Senator. It is a 14k rolled gold case with a stainless back. The movement date code appears to be a triangle AND a square so I believe it may be a 1945 or 1946. It has blued (possibly) cathedral hands with a 6 o'clock small seconds subdial. There is hand etching in the inside of the case back that I can not make out. It may be a date or the watchmaker's initials?

This watch belonged to my grandfather and was handed down to me.

Front
Side
Back
Movement
Caseback
neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 15, 2025 - 9:06am

Thanks for sharing your grandfather's heirloom with us. Based on case s/n and 45/46 date stamp, your watch is a   1946 Senator    Like THIS ONE.  It appears the dial was reprinted (or over cleaned) at some point, as it is minus the white overlay on the numbers. Dial color and case tarnish suggest this watch is rose gold plate. It should polish up that color.  Hand scratched marks on the back case interior are Jeweler's marks from a cleaning service or repair.

Geoff Baker
Posted November 15, 2025 - 9:00pm

I agree - 1946 Bulova Senator

mybulova_admin
Posted November 16, 2025 - 5:39am

Watch is listed as Rose gold, which I believe would make it a Spencer.

1946 Bulova Spencer for me.

1945 Bulova Spencer

mybulova_admin
Posted November 16, 2025 - 5:42am

There is another variant case for these exploding dial versions, listing both Spencer and Senator.

JimDon5822
Posted November 17, 2025 - 11:25pm

1946 Bulova Spencer is my vote.   It should polish up nicely.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 19, 2025 - 4:39pm

Agreed, it's a Spencer - good call.