Bulova 1940 -Unknown

Submitted by haowan9723 on August 30, 2014 - 5:42am
Manufacture Year
1940
Movement Model
7AP
Movement Date Code
Omega
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
0761539
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

case material; 10k yellow rolled gold

haowan9723 1940 Bulova Unknown 09 13 2014
1940 Bulova watch
1940 Bulova watch
1940 Bulova watch
1940 Bulova watch
mybulova_admin
Posted August 30, 2014 - 6:50am

 

1938 movement in a 1940 case. Thinking President with movement swap as this should have a 21 jewelled movement.

jabs
Posted August 30, 2014 - 7:31am

haowan it would be good to know some dimensions of the case, how at measure the length (Lug to Lug)

I think President has at view larger case, moreover in addition to the number of jewels these watches have stainless steel back

haowan9723
Posted August 30, 2014 - 7:31pm

Does the omega symbol on the movement not mean it is 1940?

The case measures approximately 37mm (including lugs) x 21mm

mybulova_admin
Posted August 31, 2014 - 4:09am

In reply to by haowan9723

 

It does and it also means 1930, but we can rule that out. The movement may or may not be original to the case. Presidents of the period normally have a 21 jeweled movement, so that along with the date mismatch may suggest that the movement was swapped at some point.

jabs
Posted August 31, 2014 - 5:03am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

I think the President of this period has case 42-45 mm, 21 JWLS and full gold case (no SS case back). Is that so?

bobbee
Posted August 31, 2014 - 6:36am

Yes jabs, this has the look of a Phantom with a sub-seconds dial to me.

Much too small to be a President, and not enough curve to the case either.

mybulova_admin
Posted September 1, 2014 - 4:44am

 

Have we seen any adverts with a Phantom and sub dial? I thought that the two key elements of a Phantom was the lack of a sub dial and a 17 jeweled movement. Could be wrong.

Geoff Baker
Posted September 1, 2014 - 6:34am

Hi haowan9723 - welcome to myBulova, it's a beautiful watch.

Stephen  I believe you're right about the Phantoms not having sub dial. The President case is thinner and longer, I measure mine at 44.8 x 19.4. I'm torn, not sure on this one.

William Smith
Posted September 1, 2014 - 6:46am

yep, I don't see any Phantom ads or watch examples with sub dial.