Bulova 1947 Squadron

Submitted by Time Traveler on
A
Manufacture Year
1947
Movement Model
8AE
Movement Date Code
47
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
8025860
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Other
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I recently dug this Bulova out of storage where it has been since at least 1975. It was from a family member of mine who is long gone and his name is even inscribed on the front. I am looking for help identifying the model of this watch and any other historical information about it as I am new to Bulova watches. Unfortunately, I do not know anything additional about the history of this watch other than I am thrilled to have a piece like this from my kin. Thank you!

Case back serial # 8025860

10K gold filled

Movement date code "47"

12 jewels

Movement model 8AE

Front
Back
Movement
Movement
Inscription
Geoff Baker
Posted October 26, 2023 - 10:50pm

Nice looking watch - I would catalog this watch as a 1947 Bulova Squadron A, like THIS one

neetstuf-4-u
Posted October 26, 2023 - 11:07pm

Very nice, thanks for sharing your heirloom. Based on case s/n starting with an "8", it's a very clean looking example of

1948 Squadron "A"

JimDon5822
Posted October 26, 2023 - 11:30pm

I agree on the 1948 Bulova Squadron "A" ID.  First time I have seen engraving names on the lug covers.  Cool.

.Squadron A

Andersok
Posted October 27, 2023 - 5:55am

Squadron A is a good match

Kathy L.
Posted October 27, 2023 - 10:22am

What a super cool heirloom, thanks for sharing it.

1948 Bulova Squadron "A"

Time Traveler
Posted October 29, 2023 - 6:42pm

I appreciate all of the feedback! I have another heirloom Bulova to post still that was my great grandfathers. Question about the inscription on the caseback interior of my Squadron "A". Aside from the initials of the person who serviced the watch what else would they have inscribed? Date I assume? I'm trying to make sense of the numbers.

I am located near Pittsburgh, PA. Anyone relatively close to me who can suggest where to take old Bulova watches for servicing?

Geoff Baker
Posted October 29, 2023 - 9:34pm

You can't make sense of the numbers I'm afraid, only the watchmaker that scratched them in there can. It's his/her code for the service that was performed. Every watchmaker has a different style / method.