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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.

1960s film reel - Service for your Accutron customer

Whether you're a seasoned collector or a newfound enthusiast, step back in time to the horological marvels of the 1960s with this recently discovered Accutron watch service video.

Journey back to the era when Accutron watches first graced wrists and discover the secrets to keeping your vintage beauty running for years to come.

Thanks to Darold Hanson, author of Complete Guide to Accutron Watches, for finding this reel on repairing Accutron watches from the 1960s and for the Bulova Archive for making it available. 

Click to watch the video.

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 Lone Eagle Watch

The 'Bulova Lone Eagle' watch was first released on June 17, 1927. Read the first ever full story published online that focused on the history of the Bulova Lone Eagle watch series.

See a timeline of events that looks at the key dates surrounding the Bulova Watch Prize, the watches given to Charles Lindbergh and the eventual release of the now famous and highly collectable 1927 Bulova Lone Eagle watch.

The new Accutron Astronaut "T"

Accutron is proud to bring back the 1968 “T” version of the Astronaut model, featuring a distinctive DAY/NIGHT bezel as the brand’s re-edition in an exciting new series of Accutron Astronaut timepieces. The new Astronaut is Swiss Made, available in a 41mm stainless steel case with a matching bracelet, including sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova, and a partial exhibition case back powered by an SW330 GMT movement.

Limited to only 300 pieces.

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

“PARKING METER” CHRONOGRAPH‌ - LIMITED EDITION

Inspired by the iconic original introduced in 1973 during “The Golden Age of the Bulova Chronograph,” myBulova.com and Bulova are proud to present the Archive Re-edition of the sensational timepiece, known as the “Parking Meter”. The return of the coveted classic features the reimagined signature design of the dial configuration, resembling a classic parking meter – which gives this model its notable nickname.

Limited to 5,000 individually numbered pieces worldwide, this highly sought-after timepiece is a Bulova collector’s favorite and a must-have for watch enthusiasts who want to own a piece of Bulova’s storied history.

myBulova.com offers an exclusive price of $535.50.

Be quick as this amazing timepiece is likely to sell out fast.

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.

 
Watch the video
 

Video courtesy of The Urban Gentry.

D-CAVE X BULOVA COMPUTRON

The Computron was reinterpreted for D-CAVE evolving its original design by adding visual concepts inspired by the gaming world, and will be launched embracing the full spectra of the metaverse, endorsed by the world’s top gamers and presented in a dedicated space in Decentraland.

Bulova’s new Computron D-CAVE watches are the first phygital launch by the D-CAVE and are the ultimate accessories for gamers and enthusiasts alike. The iconic design is inspired by the gaming culture and features a sleek black IP stainless steel case with luminous green accents on a black silicone strap with 3-piece buckle and a green LED time display with dual time zone capabilities. Priced at $450.

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!

Click here for details.

First with Worldwide Collectors | Bulova Collector Series

As part of the new Youtube Bulova Collector Series which features Michael Benavente, Managing Director of Bulova, I was privileged enough to participate in what is a fascinating video series, which looks at the amazing history of the brand, through interviews with watch collectors, industry experts, and brand historians.

I invite you to watch the series and this video which delves into the origins of myBulova.com and how the site came to be a valuable online resources for vintage Bulova watches and the world-wide online community.

Stephen Ollman - Founder of myBulova.com

The BULOVA Collector Series

Michael Benavente, Managing Director of Bulova, presents the 10 part 'Bulova Collector Series', which looks at the amazing history of Bulova through interviews with watch collectors, industry experts, and brand historians.

Filmed at the Bulova Museum, located on the 29th floor of the iconic Empire State Building in New York City.

If you are a true Bulova fan, or just starting out with your first Bulova or Accutron watch, then you won't want to miss a minute of this fantastic series.

Watch the 'Bulova Collector Series' on Youtube.

Carl Rosen talks with Philippe Soussand about the history of Bulova

Philippe Soussand, fashion consultant at Iguatemi, talks to Carl Rosen, historian of Bulova, the renowned watch brand created in 1875 in New York.

Carl had a long career in brand management, becoming an expert in his creations and trajectory, creating the first museum on the history of Bulova.

Check out all the landmarks of one of the largest watch labels in the world in another exclusive content

Bulova's newest authorized service center & the VWI Edition Hack Watch

Bulova is pleased to announce the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative (VWI) as Bulova's newest authorized service center as well as the unveiling of a Special VWI Edition Hack Watch. 

In an effort to commemorate the mission of VWI, Bulova has donated tools, machinery, spare parts, watches, and more to help enrich the brand’s existing school as well as to become properly setup to service and repair all Bulova timepieces.

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.

The golden age of the Bulova Chronograph

In the early 1970s Bulova produced a number of iconic Chronograph watches. These original 70s timepieces are highly sort after by vintage watch collectors with a number being reintroduced into the modern day market as part of Bulova's 'Archive Series', ready for a new generation of watch enthusiasts to enjoy.

See extracts from the original Bulova Line Books from 1970 through to 1973, showcasing these incredible chronograph and deep sea chronograph watches, including the famous Bulova Stars & Stripes and the newly re-released Bulova Surfboard.

The Bulova Doug Corrigan Watch

Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan

After applying for permission for a trans-Atlantic flight several times and being denied, Corrigan (of Irish descent) took off on July 17, 1938 from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York with a flight plan filed to return to his home in California.  He later landed at Baldonnel Airport, in Dublin, after a 28-hour, 13-minute flight.

After receiving a severe backlash from U.S. flight officials, Corrigan claimed he accidentally flew the wrong way, and stuck with his story.  Thereafter he was dubbed "Wrong Way" Corrigan.

The Bulova Academy Award Watch Series

From 1950 to 1954, Bulova sold a collection of both mans and ladies watches called the "Academy Award". The series was a huge hit for Bulova, but also a legal nightmare.

Read the amazing story behind the famous Bulova Academy Award series and see the many varied models Bulova produced over its four year lifespan. 

The Apollo 15 Bulova Chronograph Watch

In February 2014, before the public knew of the existence of this watch, myBulova.com sent an email to the owner Dave Scott, requesting permission to release the first photograph of the Bulova chronograph wristwatch worn by Commander Scott during the Apollo 15 mission on the surface of the moon.

It was with great pleasure that on March 21 2014, myBulova.com was the first website in the world to publicly acknowledge the existence of this watch, the first and only Bulova watch to be worn by an astronaut on the surface of the moon.

The Charles Lindbergh Bulova Watch

On June 11 1927, upon his return to the US aboard the Memphis, the Bulova Watch Company presented Charles A. Lindbergh with a Bulova watch and the $1000 Bulova Prize money for making the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris.

Read the full story on how this watch was presented to Lindbergh in 1927 and how this watch found its way to myBulova.com