Vintage Bulova Watches

Vintage Bulova Pocket Watch and Wristwatch Picture Gallery.

 Founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, a Bohemian immigrant and watchmaker, in New York City.

 The history of Bulova is one of innovation, precision, and bold marketing—stretching from 19th-century New York to space missions and quartz revolution milestones. It's a brand that has made affordable luxury watches for the masses, while also achieving serious horological firsts. 

Worn on the moon by astronaut Dave Scott during Apollo 15 (1971)

• Reissue of the original moon-flown prototype
   
• High-precision quartz movement (262 kHz)
   
• 45mm stainless steel case (also available in titanium)
   
• Domed sapphire crystal, tachymeter bezel, chronograph function
   
• Loved by space and watch enthusiasts
   

 Best for: Space history buffs, chronograph lovers

 The humming legend—first fully electronic watch with a tuning fork

• Iconic open-dial design showing the green circuit board (Spaceview)
   
• Original models from the 1960s are highly collectible
   
• Modern Accutron Spaceview 2020 uses electrostatic energy
   
• Unique movement and sci-fi appeal
   

 Best for: Collectors, design lovers, watch nerds

 One of the world’s most accurate quartz watches

• Quartz movement vibrating at 262,144 Hz (8x standard quartz)
   
• Accuracy of ±10 seconds per year
   
• Smooth sweeping second hand (like a mechanical)
   
• Large, bold chronograph designs with tachymeter bezels
   

 Best for: Accuracy geeks, bold sport-watch fans

 Timeless styling with great value

• Includes lines like:
   
  • Classic Automatic Skeleton – open-heart dials
     
  • Classic Aerojet – vintage-inspired with crosshair dials
     
  • Wilton GMT – automatic travel watch with classic looks
     
• Often use Miyota (Citizen-owned) movements
   

 Best for: Office wear, everyday elegance

 Water-ready sport watches with style

• Dive-style designs, often 100–200m water resistance
   
• Colorful dials, rotating bezels, chronograph subdials
   
• Available in automatic and quartz
   

 Best for: Sporty wearers, entry-level dive watch fans

Retro digital revival from the 1970s

• Futuristic trapezoid case with red or blue LED display
   
• Push-button digital readout
   
• A cult favorite with a bold aesthetic
   

 Best for: Retro tech lovers, unique wrist presence

 Inspired by Bulova’s WWII military issue watches

• Simple, durable field-style designs
   
• Hacking seconds (for precise synchronization)
   
• Often 38–42mm cases, great for smaller wrists
   

Best for: Minimalist, utilitarian fans

 World’s first curved chronograph movement

• Ergonomic design with curved case and crystal
   
• Slim profile and futuristic look
   
• High-performance quartz with smooth chronograph
   

 Best for: Modernists and those who want a unique-feel watch

• Bulova Frank Sinatra Collection – Mid-century inspired dress watches
   
• Joseph Bulova Swiss Automatics – Premium heritage tribute line
   
• Bulova Devil Diver (Oceanographer) – Reissue of 1970s dive watch, nicknamed for its 666 ft water resistance
   

ModelNotable FeatureBest ForLunar PilotMoonwatch with 262 kHz quartzChronograph & space fansAccutron SpaceviewTuning fork / electrostatic techCollectors, tech fansPrecisionistUltra-accurate quartz, sweeping handAccuracy seekersMarine StarSporty dive-style watchesEveryday, water loversClassic / AerojetVintage-styled dress watchesOffice, formalComputronLED retro digital1970s tech loversCurvWorld's first curved chronoFuturistic wearersMilitary HackWWII-style field watchesSimple, durable use