What is a Bulova Watch?

What is a Bulova Watch?

Note, watches with dials that state “Bulova movement” are not Bulova watches; rather they are watches that have been created by taking Bulova movements and putting them into third party cases (cometimes called “jobber watches”).

How do you date a Bulova case?

Over the years, Bulova used a variety of codes that allow you to date the case simply by comparing the code to a reference. After 1949, the date code is typically found on the back of the case. Beginning in 1950, Bulova used a simple code to date the case. The code is a single letter and a single digit.

What is the history of the Bulova Company?

In 1927, he set up an observatory on the roof of a skyscraper located at 580 5th Avenue to determine universal time precisely. Bulova established its operations in Woodside, New York, and Flushing, New York, where it made innovations in watchmaking, and developed a number of watchmaking tools.

What is the tuning fork on a Bulova Watch?

Bulova’s “Accutron” watches, first sold in October 1960, use a 360 Hz tuning fork instead of a balance wheel as the timekeeping element. The inventor, Max Hetzel, was born in Basel, Switzerland, and joined the Bulova Watch Company in 1948. The tuning fork was powered by a one- transistor electronic oscillator circuit,…

Where is the date code on a Bulova case?

After 1949, the date code is typically found on the back of the case. Beginning in 1950, Bulova used a simple code to date the case. The code is a single letter and a single digit. The letter represents the decade, the number the last digit in the year.

Which Bulova case signatures are legit?

Case signatures often seen on legitimate Bulovas include: Bulova Watch Co. Bulova W. Co. Signed crowns can also be useful. The presence of a signed crown will add another piece to the puzzle.

Are there any Accutron watches without the Bulova logo?

There are a few exceptions. The Accutron product line is often marked simply “Accutron” or with the tuning fork logo. There are also a few examples of very early watches (1920s period) appearing without any Bulova markings on the exterior.