Bulova 1952 Corinthia

Submitted by Andersok on
A
Manufacture Year
1952
Movement Model
6BO
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
6450873
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
Two-tone
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
2MC119
Gender
Ladies
Watch Description

-1952 Bulova Corinthia A

Case and back are 10K Yellow Gold Filled case with White plated lugs and diamond surround; two diamonds, inside case roman numerals 873 match the last three of s/n, case dated L2; Swiss 17-jewel 6BO movement, L2; snake band added (not original).

1957 linebook reference

1952 advert

Price
$125
Up for sale is an estate find Lady's 1952 Bulova Corinthia 'A' Diamond Watch
 
Lovely watch in good condition, serviced movement, and comes with the original display box and period band.
Bulova signed case, movement, dial, crown, band and display box.
 

Case & Caseback: 10K yellow Gold Filled case with white gold color accent surrounding the diamonds and lugs; two diamonds total - not authenticated; in nice condition, showing light wear and scratches, small dings; approx. 17mm width not including the crown and 37mm length lug-to-lug tipsigned Bulova and dated L2(1952).

Crystal: in good condition, clean and clear with light scratches and imperfections.

Dial: nice dial with gilt hands and markers; clean and in good condition with light wear and aging; signed Bulova. 

Movement: Swiss-made 17-Jewel 6BO manual-wind mechanical movement; dated L2; the movement is in running condition and has been non-professionally serviced by me Jun-2021; a complete teardown, cleaning, and oiling; I cannot provide any service warranty, but the watch appears to run and function fine.. 

Band: period snake chain band with adjustable clasp; in decent condition with some wear and scratches; sized approximately to fit 6.5", and will go slightly larger. 

Other: Includes the display box, clean condition inside and outside, showing signs of normal wear and tear, light color loss, fabric tears; lid functions as it should. Outer boxes are showing heavy wear and tear, noticeable staining

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Geoff Baker
Posted June 11, 2021 - 9:45pm

Can't argue with that ID - wonderful job Ken, as usual. the yellow/white combination id really cool.

1952 Bulova Corinthia A

 

JimDon5822
Posted June 11, 2021 - 9:58pm

1952 Bulova Cornithia "A" looks to be a good match.   A very clean watch indeed

plainsmen
Posted June 12, 2021 - 2:31am

I'm good with the Corinthia A identification.

mybulova_admin
Posted June 12, 2021 - 3:21am

I wonder if the white gold version has yellow gold lug ends?

Great looking watch and very clean. Wonderful photos to Ken.

1952 Bulova Corinthia A

Kathy L.
Posted June 12, 2021 - 1:44pm

Great looking watch and wonderful condition!

1952 Bulova Corinthia "A"

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