Bulova 1936 -Unknown

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on November 13, 2018 - 6:32pm
Manufacture Year
1936
Movement Model
6AE
Movement Date Code
Square
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
6481644
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Flat - 13mm x 23.35mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Unknown 1936 in near mint unrestored condition. Exceptional watch on what appears to be the original band. I bought this as a women's watch, but strongly believe it's a men's.

Case measures  17mm x 27mm minus the crown and lugs. Scalloped top of bezel on sides of crystal with engraving on case sides. Incised lines on ends. Lugs step down on insides to meet the band.

Appears to be the same watch w/white face as Plainsmen's unknown uploaded in 2011 as seen here.

https://www.mybulova.com/watches/1937-unknown-2090

 

Keeps perfect time.

This photo shows it next to a 1937 American Clipper as a size comparison. Submitted unknown watch is on the right.

1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
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neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 13, 2018 - 6:39pm

Reverend Rob
Posted November 13, 2018 - 7:40pm

That's a men's watch, great dial.

I think it's an American Clipper.

 

Reverend Rob
Posted November 13, 2018 - 9:15pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

Duh! I missed that last line in the description! LOL!

I'm going to go have my nap now.

Kathy L.
Posted November 13, 2018 - 8:03pm

Very nice find!  Looks like it is in great shape.  Does it say 5-10K Gold Filled on the back?  That is a first for me to see.

neetstuf-4-u
Posted November 13, 2018 - 8:37pm

Thanks! "B-10K Gold Filled" B for Bulova instead of the whole name spelled out. Case back is signed "Bulova Fifth Ave, New York" on the inside. I think that was a 1930's thing.

mybulova_admin
Posted November 14, 2018 - 8:27pm

I don't think I've seen this case style before. Similar to the President and Phantom models, but the case is certainly unique to have yet another unknown model.

Reverend Rob
Posted November 14, 2018 - 10:26pm

I'm at unknown also.