Bulova 1948 Squadron

Submitted by Narsh2436 on
B
Manufacture Year
1948
Movement Model
8AH
Movement Date Code
49 (A9)
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
8744401
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Rose
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This is the first vintage Bulova I've ever purchased. Suprisingly it keeps almost perfect time even though it clearly hasn't been serviced in a long time based on the gunk surrounding the movement. It's in remarkable condition and seems to be all original besides the bracelet; it even has the original signed crown. I bought a matching rose gold-filled Kreisler mesh bracelet and I think it matches the watch perfectly. Looks to be a 1949 Bulova Squadron "B".

Front
Dial
Caseback
Bracelet
Movement
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mybulova_admin
Posted September 16, 2024 - 7:52am

Tbe "B" variant can be determined by this advert showing the yellow as the 'A" and the white as the "C".

Also by these.

Bulova Squadron "B"Bulova Squadron "B"

100% agree that your watch is a 1949 Bulova Squadron "B"

1955mercury
Posted September 16, 2024 - 8:25am

You're off to a good start of a Bulova collection Narsh2436. The case serial number starts with an "8", so I believe this would be a 1948 Sqaudron instead of a 1949. 

JimDon5822
Posted September 16, 2024 - 10:21am

Agree with the Squardon designation.   Based on case serial number begining with 8 this is a 1948 Bulova Squardon.

    

Geoff Baker
Posted September 16, 2024 - 8:50pm

1948 Bulova Squadron B

plainsmen
Posted September 17, 2024 - 10:46am

I'm also on board with the Squadron B.