Vintage Bulova Watches (1916-1979)

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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 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.

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

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.

Bulova Collector Series with myBulova.com founder Stephen Ollman

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

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.

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

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.

Watch the video

Video courtesy of The Urban Gentry.

The Bulova chronograph watch worn my Commander Dave Scott during his Apollo 15 mission

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.

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