I saw this go through on the auction site and though it was to rich for my blood, I thought that it would make a great example for us. I asked the sellers permission and was granted the use of the pictures.
I don't know the actual year of manufacture as there is no date stamp, nor movement model other than Phantom.
I'm a trained investigator, so I'm going to take the 1922 ad as the date and name this the 1922 Phantom!
Now this is strange. A jeweler was selling the same watch at a massive cost difference.
Above advert dates to 16 December 1922. Below advert dates just 2 dats earlier on 14 December 1922. Same Phantom 682 selling for only $60.
Even the 6827 is massively reduced from $375 down to $180.
Stock clearance anyone?
Subject watch is a wonder example of a collectors bucket list watch...The Bulova Phantom - 682
In reply to Now this is strange. A by mybulova_admin
Maybe filled vs solid? This one is stamped 18k Solid.
In reply to Maybe filled vs solid? This by plainsmen
Advert states solid white gold. Maybe 14Kt vs 18Kt.
Wow - cool watch plains, can't believe you did scoop this one up?
1922 Bulova Phantom
1922 Bulova Phantom
Very nice snag. 1922 Phantom