Bulova Squadron – Art Deco Rectangular Dress Watch – Cal. 8AH – 17 Jewels – c. 1946–1947 A beautiful and highly characterful vintage Bulova Squadron, dating from approximately 1946–1947, featuring an elegant rectangular Art Deco-inspired case, a beautifully aged silvered dial and the desirable Bulova Calibre 8AH Swiss-made manual-winding movement with 17 jewels. The watch presents an especially attractive vintage aesthetic. The rectangular case has softly rounded contours and distinctive stepped/faceted lugs, giving the watch a sophisticated mid-century appearance. The original-style dial features applied gold-tone Arabic numerals, an outer minute track and a recessed small-seconds subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock. The original-style gold-tone hands complement the numerals beautifully. The dial displays an authentic vintage patina, with fine signs of age that are entirely consistent with a watch of this period and contribute considerably to its character. The movement is particularly interesting for collectors. It is signed “BULOVA WATCH CO.” and marked 8AH / 17 Jewels / Swiss, a manual-winding calibre used by Bulova during the 1940s. Examples of Bulova watches fitted with the 8AH are documented from approximately 1943–1948. The watch is fitted with an attractive gold-tone articulated expansion bracelet, which gives the piece a distinctive period appearance and complements the rectangular case very well. Condition: The watch is in very good overall vintage cosmetic condition. The case retains its attractive gold-tone appearance, while the dial shows authentic age-related patina. There are minor signs of wear consistent with its considerable age. Please carefully examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the condition description. Functionality: The watch is currently running and functioning. As with any vintage mechanical watch, no guarantee is given regarding long-term accuracy, amplitude or power reserve. Service history: The service history is unknown. No documentation of a recent overhaul is available. A professional service is therefore recommended before regular daily use, as would be advisable for any vintage mechanical timepiece of this age. Technical specifications Brand: Bulova Model: Squadron Approx. year: c. 1946–1947 Movement: Bulova Cal. 8AH Movement type: Manual winding / mechanical Jewels: 17 Movement origin: Swiss Dial: Silvered vintage dial with applied gold-tone Arabic numerals Seconds: Small seconds at 6 o'clock Case: Rectangular / Art Deco-inspired Case width: approx. 21.7 mm, excluding crown and 34,2 mm lug-to-lug. Case material: Gold-tone plated case with stainless-steel case back Bracelet: Vintage-style articulated expansion bracelet Condition: Very good vintage condition Service history: Unknown Current status: Running Collector's note: The combination of the elegant rectangular case, unusual vintage bracelet, period dial and the 17-jewel Bulova 8AH Swiss movement makes this an appealing example of Bulova's 1940s production and a particularly charming piece for collectors of American vintage watches. Comparable 1940s Bulova examples with the 8AH movement are documented in the myBulova archive. Please note: The watch is sold in its present vintage condition. Given its age and unknown service history, servicing by watchmaker is recommended for optimal performance. Please refer to the photos as part of the description of the watch. Fast delivery 2-3 working days with DHL Express.