Bulova 1949 Director

Submitted by JPutt on
Manufacture Year
1949
Movement Model
7AK
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
9022493
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
17.5 x 21.5 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I found pics of a similar watch on your website for a Director dating at 1948 or 1949. I couldnt find any references to the "diamonds" at 9, 12 and 3:00  -   do you think that they were custom added by a jeweller or a factory option? Also, you can see light brush marks on the case back. Is this typical factory finish or a novice (like myself) trying to make something look better?  Sorry for all the questions. I am just learning. By the way i have another similar watch, either Director or His Excellency with the Diamond markers. I will be putting that in next.

Thank you, John

Front view.
M7AK movement
Back of case
Insded case back
Side profile with crown
neetstuf-4-u
Posted September 24, 2021 - 6:13pm

What a beauty! Thanks for sharing it. Your watch is indeed a Director as seen in this 1949 ad. Looks to be a perfect match. Solid gold with 3 diamonds on the dial. Ad dated 1949

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1948 Director

The back is factory finish as seen. I love diamond dials! Keep'em coming!

 

plainsmen
Posted September 24, 2021 - 7:17pm

Wow.... That's a great example of the Director... Looks NOS almost.

Andersok
Posted September 24, 2021 - 7:31pm

Sharp looking watch, nice example of the diamond Director.

Geoff Baker
Posted September 24, 2021 - 10:06pm

Very Nice - 1949 Bulova Director