Bulova 1947 Beau Brummell

Submitted by mrvincy56 on
Manufacture Year
1947
Movement Model
8AE
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
7463295
Case shape
Square
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Running  Watch - Yes

Beau Brummel - ?

14K Gold Case

Year  1939 - ?

17 Jewels - Yes

Front
Movement
Back
neetstuf-4-u
Posted October 5, 2023 - 2:07pm

Welcome and thanks for sharing. Based on the case s/n starting with a "7" and a date code (square for 1946) on the movement, your watch is a 1947. I will correct the date you input above. We don't see many like yours; especially with the swiveling lug feature, it is indeed a 

1947 Beau Brummell

in solid gold, like this one.  I have a weakness for the Bulova diamond dials so it was a real pleasure to see this one!

dec14 1947

Ad dated Dec.14, 1947 showing original solid gold band.

mrvincy56
Posted October 5, 2023 - 2:55pm

It’s white gold not a yellow. Lighting conditions make a yellow cast upon the watch.

JimDon5822
Posted October 6, 2023 - 10:17pm

1947 Beau Brummell looks to be a good match.   Congrats on a nice watch.  

mybulova_admin
Posted October 7, 2023 - 5:51am

1947 Bulova Beau Brummell