No. 93322304

Bulova - FRANKLIN 1952 - No Reserve Price - Men - 1950-1959
No. 93322304

Bulova - FRANKLIN 1952 - No Reserve Price - Men - 1950-1959
Beautiful and very rare rectangular shaped manual winding mechanical watch, beautiful and truly unique square case, Bulova brand model “FRANKLIN" from 1952, unique and stunning design, 10K gold filled case, a precious and true collector's piece, watch in perfect working order and keeping excellent time in the order of +20/+30 seconds per day.
Between 1940 and 1960, Bulova introduced several types of men's watches with truly unique looks.
BULOVA in those years was the reference point of high American watchmaking and precision of its jewels. The advertisements of the time were unique and particular.
The characteristic that distinguishes them is the elegance that never goes out of style, in this case the square-shaped case and the Arabic numerals make it surprisingly unique.
It is therefore really difficult to find this watch for sale, and it is rare to find it in the condition in which I am offering it to you after a good 70 years of age, that is, in good working order with a case that is still beautiful to wear, with a perfect and spotless sterling silver dial.
MECHANISM:
mechanical hand-wound 17 jewels in perfect working order, clean and oxidation-free mechanism, hallmarks on the bridge “BULOVA WATCH CO”, caliber 10BM. Power reserve 34-38 hours. Keeps good time in the order of +20/+30 seconds per day (see TIMEGRAPHER).
I remember that the accuracy of the time keeping varies with the place where it is worn. The watch was registered here in Italy, bench tests show that the regulation is precise and well done.
EARNINGS :
two-piece watch, the case and case back are snap-fit, 10K gold filled case in excellent condition and metal case back, on the case back is the reference number 1036401.
Dimensions 27.7 mm including crown, 26.2 mm excluding crown, distance between lugs 37.4 mm, lug width 15.9 mm, thickness of watch 8.4 mm, weight 40.1 gr including strap.
DIAL :
original stearling with a splendid very light champagne color. Raised Arabic numerals at even hours and gold buttons at the rest of the hours. Thin arrow hour and minute hands, thin baton small seconds at 6 o'clock.
Graphics: at 12 o'clock black print "BULOVA"
Metal snap case back with stamps inside the plating and serial number on the outside of the case back.
Original gold crown with "BULOVA" writing.
Glass some small abrasions but that does not stabilize the view of the dial.
STRAP:
Made of high quality gold plated extendable steel, suitable for a wrist from 15.0 to 16.0 cm without extension.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ready to wear every day. Will be carefully wrapped in soft multi-bubble to protect it from shocks during transport, shipped with express courier and traceability.
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