Are Bulova vintage watches worth anything?
How much is a Bulova watch worth? With most prices ranging between $50 and $15,000, vintage & antique Bulova watches worth depend on age, case material (gold or platinum), extra stones such as diamonds, and whether the specific model is rare or made in a limited edition issue.
What does the back of a Bulova watch look like?
The inside of the case back will typically be marked with the name “Bulova”; the exterior of some case backs are also marked (rarely with the name, but often with a recognizable Bulova date code after 1948). Case signatures often seen on legitimate Bulovas include: Bulova Watch Co. Bulova W. Co. Signed crowns can also be useful.
Is there a date code on a Bulova case?
For models manufactured before 1950, there is typically no date code on the case itself (though there are exceptions seen in the later 1940s). However, as stated, the case serial number can often be used to date the case, while the movement code indicates the date the movement was made.
When did Bulova start using the name Bulova?
The case signature begins to include the Bulova name around 1924. For a detailed analysis, and examples, of Bulova case signatures through the years, Bulova Case Signatures. Additionally, a very early movement is likely to bear a different Bulova signature than the signature seen in later models.
What does warranted 20 years on Bulova mean?
Case description of “Warranted 20 Years” or “Warranted 25 Years” or “Warranted to Assay” (solid gold models); may also include “Monogram Quality” Movement signed “Bulova W. Co.” and may also be signed by another maker, such as Favre or P. Droz
What kind of case does a Bulova wristwatch have?
With box and papers. A vintage Bulova 30 wristwatch c.1972, gold plated tonneau case, 30 jewel 12 EBA micro rotor auto movement. A Bulova wristwatch, quartz movement, gilt dial, date at 3 o’clock, stainless steel back, gold plated case, leather bracelet, in original case.
Where do you find the date on a Bulova Watch?
The date of your Bulova watch case is relatively easy to identify, at least from 1950 onwards. 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.
What kind of Watch is a Bulova Accutron?
A Bulova Accutron wristwatch, brushed dial, applied markers, center seconds, date, gold plated head, stainless steel back, electronic cal. 741-1 movement, case diam. 35 mm, leather band, not working.
Are there any Bulova watches without a tuning fork?
Genuinely Bulovas are almost universally marked clearly on the dial with the word “Bulova.” 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.
