Bulova 1936 Ambassador

Submitted by neetstuf-4-u on August 15, 2018 - 7:10pm
Manufacture Year
1936
Movement Model
10AE
Movement Date Code
Circle
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
6514898
Case shape
Stepped
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Glass - appears original
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

 I'm going to say this is a 1936 Ambassador. Movement dated 1934, case s/n starts with a 6. Watch looks like it was seldom if ever worn. Engraving is crisp, no signs of plating wear or even scratches from normal use. Band appears to be the original and is in the same spotless condition. Face shows one rub in the "5" corner, otherwise about perfect. Crystal is glass and has a couple very light small scratches under magnification. 

The tops of the steps closest to the sides of the crysal retain their original satin finish, while the rest of the case is high polish.

Movement is super clean with the exception of one rust area around one screw. It's almost appears that someone lost a drop of sweat when assembling the watch and it laid in the cup on top of the gear for a while with the watch laying face down. Watch doesn't show any signs it was ever apart or serviced. Curious to say the least. 

Interior of hinged case inscribed "Bulova Fifth Avenue New York" No jeweler's marks. Currently keeping perfect time.

I opened the package this came in and thought "wow, where have you been hiding?". It is literally the finest unrestored original Bulova from the 1930's that wasn't verified NOS that I have ever encountered.

1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
1936 Bulova watch
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Geoff Baker
Posted August 18, 2018 - 8:57am

Agree with Jerin, this bracelet is impossible to find intact. Nice snag Bob - this is a classic example of why we don't discuss open auctions on myBulova. If I'd have known plains was bidding it you'd have had to paid $750 to win.

1936 Bulova Ambassador

Ash
Posted August 19, 2018 - 6:37am

 Sure is a beauty especially with that strap. Great buy