Vintage Bulova Watches (1916-1979)

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Bulova Archive Series watches

The reimagination of Bulova's most nostalgic models, infused with modern elements. The Archive Series represents the ultimate celebration of Bulova’s history of firsts.

Bulova travels back in time to unlock some of its most memorable moments in history.

Shop and save 10% off watches purchased through Bulova's official website when you use the code MYBULOVA10.

The Bulova museum wall on the 29th floor of the Empire State Building, New York

The Bulova Museum - Empire State Building

Located on the 29th floor of the iconic Empire State Building, New York City, the Bulova and Accutron museum showcases some of the companies most historic timepieces, paraphernalia and stories.

Watch Bulova historian Carl Rosen and long time Bulova collector and territory manager, Richard Calamaras talk about some of the pieces in the museum and what it represents to the company, the collector community and the future of Bulova and Accutron watches.

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Video courtesy of The Urban Gentry.

Bulova Lunar Pilot Watch - Meteorite Limited Edition

Bulova Releases New Meteorite Limited Edition Lunar Pilot

Bulova’s new Meteorite Limited Edition Lunar Pilot is the exact size of the original at 43.5mm featuring a sandblasted titanium grade-5 and stainless steel case. The two-tone chronograph dial boasts the oldest meteorite type known to man, Muonionalusta Meteorite, which scientists believe is 4.5653 billion years old.

Limited to 5,000 numbered pieces worldwide and presented in a classic dark wood box with a storybook and a limited-edition card. Continuing Bulova’s legacy of innovation and precision timing, the Lunar Pilot Meteorite brings the past to the present with a sought-after design from space exploration history, perfect for the modern adventurer.

Bulova Art Deco Ladies' watches 1922 - 1930

This new eBook, 10 years in the making, was published on October 28 2022, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the first Bulova Saturday Evening Post advertisement.

Created by Edmund Alexander Klophaus (one of our very own panel members), this first of its kind eBook contains a total 695 pages and details a vast amount of information, historical facts and showcases many amazing examples of early jeweled ladies watches produced by the Bulova Watch Company between 1922 and 1930.

The eBook is available for a symbolic price of US$69.50

Bulova Unveils Rare Mil-Ships Dive Watch

Historically known for its relationship with the U.S. military, Bulova produced various Mil-Spec timepieces at the request of the government, particularly through WWII.

64 years after the first prototype was born, Bulova is proud to unveil its latest Archive Series timepiece inspired by the original MIL-SHIPS-W-2181 watch.

See the exclusive offer for myBulova.com members

Receive a free copy of the Bulova, A History of Firsts book ($175 value) when you purchase the Limited Edition MIL-SHIP-W-2181 Submersible!

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1950 Bulova watch prize - Soap Box Derby

The Story of a Boy, A Soap Box Racer and a Bulova Watch

In 1950 a young boy named Tom Paules won the York PA Soap Box Derby and was presented with an engraved Bulova Watch by Chevrolet Motor Company.

Seventy years later the long forgotten watch turned up at a yard sale and how a vintage watch collector uncovered its story and brought history back to life.

Read the full story and take a walk thru a small boys life in Mid Century America where a championship run in a York PA Soap Box Derby provided an amazing adventure and how this wonderfully engraved Bulova Watch found its way to MyBulova.

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