Hi Thomas, welcome to mybulova. Very nice watch indeed. It's a
1939 Doug Corrigan - Like this one:
In reply to Hi Thomas, welcome to by neetstuf-4-u
Welcome to myBulova! Great looking watch in nice condition, what a great find! Really love the band. Although it is small enough to be a ladies watch now it is actually a mens model. You could have the dial refinished but it doesn't look too bad in my opinion.
1939 Bulova Doug Corrigan
In reply to Welcome to myBulova! Great by Kathy L.
In reply to 1939 Bulova Doug Corrigan by jabs
One of the most iconic examples of Art Deco watches, IMHO.
This is one of the more collectible Bulovas, and those swivel lug extenders are like hen's teeth. I haven't seen one on a metal bracelet before, but the deco motif continues on the links, so this is a rare original bird indeed.
The crystal will not be sapphire, usually glass or 'unbreakable' acrylic. It is possible to re-do the dial, but yours doesn't look that bad, and unless the dial is re-done precisely it will affect the value. A good original dial is still what collectors are after.
I recommend taking it to watchmaker for any and all service, they will also be able to advise regarding cosmetic procedures like re-dials.
1939 Corrigan.
In reply to One of the most iconic by Reverend Rob
Reverend Bob,
Thanks so much for all your helpful information. Yes, the crystal is near perfect with no scratches, I won't replace it. I think it is acrylic. I guess I will keep the dial as is too rather than risk damage. I hadn't seen the metal bracelet on the other Corrigans so I thought it would be good to show the entire bracelet. Glad you appreciated seeing it.
A question . . . .
Is it possible to add an additional photo - the movement. I haven't figured out a way to do it.
Again, thanks so much for everything.
Tom Wilcox
Hi Tom - you can add a photo in one of these comment boxes by uploading it, click the little green box. It it doesn't work, I'll give you my email address and I'll load it for you. BTW - cool watch, one of the iconic Bulovas of the 1930's
1939 Bulova Doug Corrigan