Bulova Tank Watch 21j AK7 movement date code 47 Case serial 7531837 14K Gold Filled Case Dimensions: Width w/o Crown: 22.85 mm w/lugs, 21.25 mm wo/lugs Length: 32.85 mm w/lugs, 28.50 mm wo/lugs Depth: 6.15 mm wo/crystal, 9.25 mm w.crystal Lug Width: 16.00 mm Crystal: 21.65L x 17.45W mm, in watch. Domed glass, chip in lower edge Crown: 5.25 mm diameter Engraving on inside case back; BULOVA; 14K Gold Filled; New York Engraving on outside case back: 14K Gold Filled; BULOVA; 7531837 Movement: Bulova AK7 21 Jewel Hand Wind Engraving on Movement: U.S.A.; Bulova Watch Co; 21 Jewels; 7AK, 47 Notes: Sandwich layer of case metal exhibits oxidation; Gold cladding on face of crown wore off; Balance spins freely, but movement will not start
Yellow or rose gold?
In reply to Yellow or rose gold? by Geoff Baker
Definitely Rose Gold
In reply to Definitely Rose Gold by gmmy775
I thought so. In 1947 these watches all were called His Excellencies although as far as I can tell there is no variant for the rose/copper version.
1947 Bulova His Excellency. one of my favorites
In reply to I thought so. In 1947 these… by Geoff Baker
Geoff,
a veritable repository of wristwatch knowledge you are.
In reply to Geoff, a veritable… by gmmy775
...not so fast friend, there are many of us on the panel. Together we work. A virtual Brother and Sisterhood of Bulophanatics. I'm just one of the crazies (maybe not even the craziest).
In reply to ...not so fast friend, there… by Geoff Baker
sense of humor is a plus! I agree that I have received sage advice and empirical knowledge from all "The Panel" as a whole....you just have been the most visible lately.
In reply to Just like one of mine seen… by neetstuf-4-u
No surprise to me that your specimen is in much nicer shape than most. I do believe that acquiring fine examples of any of these pre-50's models is something of a black art, that is only mastered over time.