Bulova 1946 Tuxedo

Submitted by matthiasla on
Manufacture Year
1946
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
21
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
6768637
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This watch was a present to my grandfather and passed to my father and then to me. The symbol on the 7AK movement is a square. The case is solid 14k yellow gold. The band is a 14k yellow solid gold Kreisler. It still runs but loses time after 6 hours. Needs a good cleaning.

Bulova watch
Bulova watch
Bulova watch
GVP
Posted January 24, 2011 - 5:26am

 This 1946 Advert would suggest it is the Craftsman, not Tuxedo...agree?  Dial, case, movement all match.

 

vintagebulova.com
Posted January 24, 2011 - 6:20am

The Tuxedo had the seconds bit highlighted in a darker color where the Craftsman did not.  Think that its a Tuxedo.

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted January 24, 2011 - 6:27am

Yes, the Dial is the variant.

Tuxedo.

mybulova_admin
Posted January 24, 2011 - 6:37am

That and the solid 14K gold braclet gives it a perfect match. Lovely watch!

GVP
Posted January 24, 2011 - 6:43am

Spot on, well done. Never come across a solid gold craftsman/tuxedo, same case different dial/band is the only difference I guess?

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted January 24, 2011 - 7:27am

GJ,

Yes, seems to be a trend in similar cased models.

rgarcia599
Posted March 3, 2012 - 3:43pm

I have this same watch.  Also from my grandfather who originally bought it in 1946. 14k with original band, movement etc.  I just took it in and had it cleaned and it runs beautifully.  But, alas I am in need of money and I think that I might list it for sale.  Any idea what I should ask for it?