Bulova 1954 Phantom

Submitted by 1955mercury on March 21, 2023 - 11:10am
A
Manufacture Year
1954
Movement Model
unknown
Case Serial No.
7881476
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
23.5 mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I think this is a 1954 Phantom. I'm hoping someone can tell me how to get it open. It'll run about 3 seconds if shaken and needs servicing. I can't get the back off and the crystal is such a low profile a crystal lift tool won't grab it. I see others like it on here with the back off but I can't figure out how to do it. I'll post photos of the movement if I ever get it open. 

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 21, 2023 - 11:27am

1954 Phantom "A"

These open by pushing the crystal/movement/back through the bezel from the front. Crystal press fits on the case back housing holding the movement.

1955mercury
Posted March 21, 2023 - 5:01pm

In reply to by neetstuf-4-u

I just tried pushing it out with the crystal press. I succeeded in bending the winding stem but that's all I accomplished. 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 21, 2023 - 5:27pm

In reply to by 1955mercury

Geez, I hope you didn't misinterpret my comment. The crystal is press fit attached to the case back. You press it out by pushing on the crystal, so the guts of the watch and crystal  come out the back.

Kathy L.
Posted March 21, 2023 - 12:26pm

1954 Bulova Phantom "A"

Geoff Baker
Posted March 21, 2023 - 9:06pm

1954 Bulova Phantom A, just like Jim's

1955mercury
Posted March 21, 2023 - 9:26pm

I'm beginning to not like this "Phantom" model. I can't get into it.