Bulova 1949 Navigator

Submitted by DeluxeRaccoon on
Manufacture Year
1949
Movement Model
8AD
Movement Date Code
48 (A8)
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
9221495
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Looks to be a 1948 Commodore, but it's a little hard to tell from the ad.

Love the details on the case of this one. Appears to be in pretty good shape with just a little wear through the gold plating on some of the lug edges. Dial is in pretty nice shape with some light patina. 

8AD movement is dated "48" and runs very nicely. Looks to have been well cared for over the years.

Front of watch
Angled front view
Caseback exterior
Caseback interior
Movement
1948 ad featuring Commodore model
DeluxeRaccoon
Posted February 19, 2025 - 4:15am

The Navigator definitely matches up. It was hard to tell the shape of the Commodore's lugs in the ad, but seeing that one in the database makes it much more clear.

JimDon5822
Posted February 19, 2025 - 3:14pm

Based on the case serial number beginning with a 9, I would classify this as a 1949 Bulova Navigator.

Geoff Baker
Posted February 19, 2025 - 8:58pm

yes, 1949 Bulova Navigator