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Is Bulova a respected brand?
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Yes, Bulova is a respected brand. Since 1875, the company has been known for producing innovative, reliable timepieces and selling them at reasonable price points as compared to accessories made by other brands. Antique and vintage Bulova watches are favorites among some collectors. Shop a range of Bulova watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Vintage Art Deco Ladies Bulova Wrist Watch 10K Rolled Gold Original 1934
By Bulova
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Art Deco Ladies Bulova Wrist Watch 10K Rolled Gold Original 1934
Runs Great and Keeps Accurate Time
Incredible Engraving All Over Case
10K Rolled Gold Case
12K White Go...
Category
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Vintage Bulova Wrist Alarm Stainless Steel Date Hand-Wind Men's Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Bulova Wrist Alarm men’s watch features a stainless steel case with a clean silver-tone dial, applied hour markers, and a date window at 3 o’clock. The dial is signed Bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1950s
By Bulova
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Bulova Watch, this watch has had little use over it's years, Black Leather band. Measures Luge to Luge 38.6 mm or 1.5 in Width 31.97 mm or 1.26 in. It is In working...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Personally Owned & Worn By Ian McDonald with Two COAs - Bulova Hack Field
By Bulova
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating.
Bulova Hack Field Military Style Watch - PERSONALLY OWNED & WORN BY IAN MCDONALD with TWO COAs
Certificate of Authenticity - Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty
Today's offering showcases this deeply personal and historically resonant piece from our COT Celebrity Collection: A Bulova 96A102 Commemorative Hack wristwatch personally owned and worn by the legendary musician and co-founder of King Crimson and Foreigner, Ian McDonald, the pioneering musician whose work helped shape both progressive rock and arena rock.
Ian McDonald was a founding member of King Crimson, where his compositions and innovative use of Mellotron, woodwinds, and layered arrangements were central to the creation of In the Court of the Crimson King, an album that did not simply introduce a band, but helped define an entire genre and permanently expanded the vocabulary of rock music.
He later became a founding core member of Foreigner, contributing to one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time and achieving something rare - shaping both the experimental edge and the global mainstream of modern rock. His career bridged artistic ambition and mass appeal while remaining personally understated and deeply respected within the industry.
Beyond his foundational role in King Crimson and his later global success with Foreigner, Ian McDonald’s lifetime achievements place him among the most respected and influential English musicians of his generation.
In the Court of the Crimson King is routinely cited on “greatest albums of all time” lists by major publications and is widely regarded as one of the most important albums in the history of progressive rock. Foreigner would go on to become one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, with multiple multi-platinum albums, global chart-topping singles, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - a legacy to which McDonald’s musicianship and songwriting directly contributed. Over the course of his career, his work has sold tens of millions of records worldwide, and his influence continues to be acknowledged by artists, critics, and historians as quietly foundational rather than merely fashionable.
This watch is not a commemorative object or stage accessory, but a personal wristwatch worn by McDonald - a practical object that quietly accompanied a life of composition, touring, recording, and creation later in life, representing the private, human side of a figure whose work is often experienced on a monumental scale.
This watch:
The watch itself is a Bulova 96A102 Commemorative Hack Watch that pays homage to the company's vintage military watches...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova Accutron Men's Watch - Gold Filled Stainless Steel Quartz
By Bulova
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Bulova
Model: Accutron
Specific Year: 1970
Movement: Quartz
Movement Maker: USA
Metal Content: Gold Filled & Stainless Steel
Fastening Type: N/A (stretches over wrist)
F...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Steel, Stainless Steel
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Bulova Accutron Mesh Bracelet Vintage Watch
By Bulova
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent vintage Bulova Accutron wristwatch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a solid gold case and an elegant integrated mesh bracelet. The case back is stamped “M1,”...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold


