Bulova 1936 Phantom

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on
Manufacture Year
1936
Movement Model
6AE
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
6092262
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
15.6 mm x 24.2 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

10K yellow gold filled case and back. No noticeable wear to gold plating. No markings on inside of case back. Exterior marked "Bulova", with gold content and s/n. Date code on movement matches s/n as a 1936. Keeping near perfect time.

I was positive this was the  the unengraved version of the Treasurer. However, after reviewing others on site, the crystal measurements didn't  seem to jive with others already ID'ed. The search began. I believe this is the unengraved version of the 
 
1936 Phantom
 
Referenced ad dated 1936. Other on-site ads reveal it was offered engraved or unengraved in either white or yellow gold.
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
Bulova Watch advert
tshanno
Posted December 25, 2019 - 11:32am

I couldn't find an ad to prove it but that band certainly has that period look to it.  That's a very cool watch.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted December 25, 2019 - 4:32pm

Thanks Tom, I suspect the band is a period replacement, but works.

Kathy L.
Posted December 28, 2019 - 11:02am

It certainly looks to be a match to the ad.  Nice looking watch and the band matches nicely.

1936 Bulova Phantom

Geoff Baker
Posted December 28, 2019 - 10:05pm

We do have both engraved and non-engraved tagged as Phantoms

1936 Bulova Phantom

jabs
Posted December 29, 2019 - 5:50am

1936 Bulova Phantom

1955mercury
Posted February 28, 2025 - 8:34pm

Found this ad here:

The Washington times. [volume], December 13, 1935

1936 Stanford

I think it looks more like the subject watch. The case on the Phanton looks longer at the top and bottom of the crystal to me. 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 1, 2025 - 5:31am

Lugs differ.

There is a distinct break at the lugs in the vintage ad which is not seen on the subject watch. 

1955mercury
Posted March 1, 2025 - 6:13am

You're right Fifth. Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't notice it.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 1, 2025 - 8:20am

Stanford ad appears to indicate solid gold case? "Cased in natural gold"

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 4, 2025 - 7:37am

'Natural Gold' refers to the case colour.