Bulova Dress Watch

Why We Love It

The groovy-ness is in the details with this one. The fairly reserved and sophisticated case is accompanied by an endlessly entrancing silver satin dial whose sunburst texture perpetually flickers amidst varying lighting conditions. With the double-take that it often elicits, this watch makes for a great conversation piece.

About the Brand

Czech immigrant Joseph Bulova, inspired by Gerald Ford’s manufacturing innovations, founded the eponymous brand in 1875 and in 1912 established a factory in Biel, Switzerland entirely dedicated to the manufacturing of watches while maintaining complimentary operations in Queens, New York. Subsidiary brands were established under the umbrella of Bulova leading including Wittnauer, Accu-Swiss, Accutron, Caravelle, and Marine-Star which lead to wide array designs offered by the brand at large. Vintage Bulova timepieces are appreciated universally and are a great value for both veterans and novices of the world of watches.

Brand: Bulova

Model / Style: Dress Watch

Year: late-1960s

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Material: 10K rose gold-plated case with stainless steel case-back

Dial: Textured sunburst silver satin dial

Case Dimensions: 35mm diameter (excluding crown)

Case Thickness: 8.25mm

Lug Width: 18mm

Movement: Swiss 17 jewel 11 A.F.C manual-wind time-only

Bracelet / Strap: Black crocodile texture leather strap

Features: Original unsigned crown; gold-tone applied indices and applied numerals at 3, 6, 9, & 12; baton-style hands

Box / Papers / Accessories: No

Condition: The watch is in overall great condition. The case is in good condition having few visible signs of wear with some very minor scratches and dents that are only visible under close scrutiny. The lugs show some wear likely from previous owners frequently switching out their straps. The dial is in fantastic condition with no blemishes, patina, or defects. Other than the patinated paint, the hands are intact and in great condition. Additionally, there are no signs of this piece ever having been polished. The movement is accurate and maintains great time-keeping ability throughout the day.