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Vintage Bulova Brunswick 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch
Vintage Bulova Brunswick 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch

Vintage Bulova Brunswick 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch

By Bulova

Located in New York, NY

A refined example of classic American watchmaking, this vintage Bulova Brunswick wristwatch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases elegant mid-century styling.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Bulova Chesterfield 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch
Vintage Bulova Chesterfield 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch

Vintage Bulova Chesterfield 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch

By Bulova

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and distinctive vintage Bulova Chesterfield wristwatch, crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcasing refined mid-century design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Bulova Excellency 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch
Vintage Bulova Excellency 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch

Vintage Bulova Excellency 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch

By Bulova

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully styled example of vintage American watch design, this Bulova Excellency wristwatch captures the elegance of the Art Deco era.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Bulova Ambassador 14k Rose Gold Watch
Vintage 1940s Bulova Ambassador 14k Rose Gold Watch

Vintage 1940s Bulova Ambassador 14k Rose Gold Watch

By Bulova

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Bulova Model: Ambassador Caliber: 7AK Case Size: 38 x 23mm Movement: Handwind Material: 14k Rose Gold Weight: 25.4 Grams Notes: Watch is running Item #: BR-1843-032326-18

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Bulova Accuquartz Day & Date Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Bulova Accuquartz Day & Date Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Watch

Bulova Accuquartz Day & Date Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Bulova

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A study in form, hue, and precision. This striking Bulova watch features a cushion-shaped case crafted from 18k gold, exuding a warm, golden glow. The multicolor dial is adorned wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulova Mid Century Vintage Ladies 3 Tone Gold Filled Watch All Original, 1960's
Bulova Mid Century Vintage Ladies 3 Tone Gold Filled Watch All Original, 1960's

Bulova Mid Century Vintage Ladies 3 Tone Gold Filled Watch All Original, 1960's

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 3 Colors Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Width 10mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova Wrist Alarm Stainless Steel Date Hand-Wind Men's Watch
Vintage Bulova Wrist Alarm Stainless Steel Date Hand-Wind Men's Watch

Vintage Bulova Wrist Alarm Stainless Steel Date Hand-Wind Men's Watch

By Bulova

Located in New York, NY

A refined vintage Bulova hand-wind alarm watch, ideal for collectors of mechanical alarm and date watches.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rare Bulova 18K Yellow Gold Square Watch Burl Wood Dial
Vintage Rare Bulova 18K Yellow Gold Square Watch Burl Wood Dial

Vintage Rare Bulova 18K Yellow Gold Square Watch Burl Wood Dial

By Bulova

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Rare Bulova 18K Yellow Gold Square Watch Burl Wood Dial An exceptionally rare and distinctive vintage Bulova wristwatch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a strikin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Bulova Accutron Snorkel Stainless Steel Red/Black Bezel Women's Watch
Vintage Bulova Accutron Snorkel Stainless Steel Red/Black Bezel Women's Watch

Vintage Bulova Accutron Snorkel Stainless Steel Red/Black Bezel Women's Watch

By Bulova

Located in New York, NY

Finished with a stainless steel bracelet, this Snorkel model balances sporty utility with vintage appeal—an excellent choice for collectors seeking an authentic and historically impo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Bulova Dior 14k White Gold Diamond Bezel Hand Wind Men's Watch
Vintage Bulova Dior 14k White Gold Diamond Bezel Hand Wind Men's Watch

Vintage Bulova Dior 14k White Gold Diamond Bezel Hand Wind Men's Watch

By Bulova

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated vintage timepiece unites Bulova’s craftsmanship with Dior’s couture elegance.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Bulova Automatic Wristwatch
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Bulova Automatic Wristwatch

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Bulova Automatic Wristwatch

By Bulova

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Men's vintage Bulova wristwatch with 14k yellow gold case.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova N2, Manual Wind 17 Jewel Movement, Patinated Blue Denim Dial, c 1965.
Bulova N2, Manual Wind 17 Jewel Movement, Patinated Blue Denim Dial, c 1965.

Bulova N2, Manual Wind 17 Jewel Movement, Patinated Blue Denim Dial, c 1965.

By Bulova

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Bulova N2 features a 35mm stainless steel case with a manually wound 17 jewel movement, date function and very attractive patinated denim blue dial.

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Bulova Dior Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Watch Diamond Dial
Bulova Dior Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Watch Diamond Dial

Bulova Dior Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Watch Diamond Dial

Located in New York, NY

Bulova Ladies Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 22mm 36 grams marked "14kt" on buckle. 6.5 inch. 1.50ct di...

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Late 20th Century American Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova 23 Jewel Diamond Watch in 14k White Gold & Stainless Steel
Vintage Bulova 23 Jewel Diamond Watch in 14k White Gold & Stainless Steel

Vintage Bulova 23 Jewel Diamond Watch in 14k White Gold & Stainless Steel

Located in Bloomington, MN

Vintage Bulova 23 Jewel Diamond Watch in 14k White Gold & Stainless Steel This vintage Bulova wristwatch features an oval 14k white gold case accented with round diamonds around...

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Late 20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Bulova Accutron Deep Sea 666 Feet Stainless Steel Day Date Men’s Watch
Vintage Bulova Accutron Deep Sea 666 Feet Stainless Steel Day Date Men’s Watch

Vintage Bulova Accutron Deep Sea 666 Feet Stainless Steel Day Date Men’s Watch

By Accutron

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Bulova Accutron Deep Sea men’s watch features a stainless steel case with a distinctive gray dial, applied hour markers, and a day-date window at 3 o’clock.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282

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H 1.34 in W 0.83 in

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282

By Bulova

Located in Surfside, FL

Circa 1940's. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova watch on a Brown Leather band with a Gold Fill tang buckle.

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Automatic Bulova Watch
Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Automatic Bulova Watch

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Automatic Bulova Watch

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage mechanical automatic watch is in good working condition and is running well( Keeps a good time) Visible signs of ageing and wear with some tiny light marks on ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1940s Gold-Plated Bulova Mechanical Watch
Vintage 1940s Gold-Plated Bulova Mechanical Watch

Vintage 1940s Gold-Plated Bulova Mechanical Watch

By Bulova

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well. It has aged and tarnished. Tiny scratches on the glass and watch case as shown, the dial is a bit tired as ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1980s Stainless Steel Bulova Accutron Watch
Vintage 1980s Stainless Steel Bulova Accutron Watch

Vintage 1980s Stainless Steel Bulova Accutron Watch

By Bulova

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned battery operated vintage watch is in very good working condition and it runs well. It measured 42mm(lug to lug) long and 35mm wide.Please study the images c...

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Vintage 1980s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Bulova Military WWII-Era Chrome Watch, 1944
Vintage Bulova Military WWII-Era Chrome Watch, 1944

Vintage Bulova Military WWII-Era Chrome Watch, 1944

By Bulova

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Ref. 55478 Chrome watch with Black Dial with White Luminous Arabic Numbers.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Bulova Vintage 36mm
Bulova Vintage 36mm

Bulova Vintage 36mm

Unavailable

H 1.42 in W 1.42 in

Bulova Vintage 36mm

By Bulova

Located in Surfside, FL

Circa 1960-1969. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova Vintage watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Depl...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated Bulova Accutron Men's Watch
Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated Bulova Accutron Men's Watch

Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated Bulova Accutron Men's Watch

By Bulova

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-pwned 37mm diameter battery operated Watch is in good working condition and it is running well( it keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing and wear with light ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Bulova 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1959
Vintage Bulova 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1959

Vintage Bulova 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1959

By Bulova

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1959 Vintage Bulova 10k Yellow Gold Filled Automatic watch with Original Waffle Textured Silver Dial with Applied Gold Color Arabic 3, 6, 9, and 12 with Beveled Elongate Diamond Shap...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova Reference T-3463 Square-Shaped Watch, 1973
Vintage Bulova Reference T-3463 Square-Shaped Watch, 1973

Vintage Bulova Reference T-3463 Square-Shaped Watch, 1973

By Bulova

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1973 Vintage Bulova T-3263 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial with Applied Steel Wise Bar/Baton Markers with JB Champion Stainless Steel Bracelet. 35mm x 41mm lug to lug (...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova 14 Karat White Gold-Plated Watch, 1929
Vintage Bulova 14 Karat White Gold-Plated Watch, 1929

Vintage Bulova 14 Karat White Gold-Plated Watch, 1929

By Bulova

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1929 Vintage Bulova 14k White Gold Filled Art Deco Case watch with Original Patina Silver Dial with Patina Luminous Arabic Numbers.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova Sea Hunter Diver Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s
Vintage Bulova Sea Hunter Diver Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s

Vintage Bulova Sea Hunter Diver Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s

By Bulova

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970's Vintage Bulova Sea Hunter Ref. 11933 Diver's Stainless Steel watch with Locking Rotating Diver's Bezel with Original White Dial with Luminous Arabic 6, 9, and 12 and Triangle ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova Gold-Plated Dress Watch with Black Leather Band.
Vintage Bulova Gold-Plated Dress Watch with Black Leather Band.

Vintage Bulova Gold-Plated Dress Watch with Black Leather Band.

By Bulova

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Manual movement # 11AN. Case # H926358. Weight: 28.5 grams. Does not include the original box or papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase....

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20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Bulova 14k Rose Gold Dress Watch with Diamonds & Rubies
Vintage Bulova 14k Rose Gold Dress Watch with Diamonds & Rubies

Vintage Bulova 14k Rose Gold Dress Watch with Diamonds & Rubies

By Bulova

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Quartz movement #MAYOTA. Case #232187. Weight: 8.6 grams. Does not include original box or papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase. 14k ...

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20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding 'Automatic' Men's Watch
Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding 'Automatic' Men's Watch

Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding 'Automatic' Men's Watch

By Bulova

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding (Automatic) Men's Watch Movement #: 11ACAC Case #: B765939 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Crown Case diameter = 35 mm (37 mm w/ Crown) Lu...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band
Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band

By Bulova

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band Movement #8.EA Case #49840 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Case 22 mm Wide (24 mm w/ Crown) 30 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Di...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat White Gold-Filled Vintage 1950’s Bulova Mechanical Watch
10 Karat White Gold-Filled Vintage 1950’s Bulova Mechanical Watch

10 Karat White Gold-Filled Vintage 1950’s Bulova Mechanical Watch

By Bulova

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage hand winding watch is working and ticking well however due to its age I cannot guarantee its time accuracy. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light scratch...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated "Tuning Fork" Bulova Pat. with Sweep Seconds Watch
Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated "Tuning Fork" Bulova Pat. with Sweep Seconds Watch

Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated "Tuning Fork" Bulova Pat. with Sweep Seconds Watch

By Bulova

Located in Carlisle, GB

This pre-owned vintage battery operated watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light scratches on the glass and on the watch...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band
Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band

Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band

By Bulova

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band Movement #6:TA-41988 14k White Gold Case w/ Sapphire and Diamond Accents 17 mm Wide (20 mm w/ Sapphire Cab...

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20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Men's 10k Gold-Filled Bulova Accutron Watch Movement 214 w/ Original Box
Vintage Men's 10k Gold-Filled Bulova Accutron Watch Movement 214 w/ Original Box

Vintage Men's 10k Gold-Filled Bulova Accutron Watch Movement 214 w/ Original Box

By Bulova

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Round 10k Gold-Filled Case w/ Crown on Reverse Includes Revolutionary Accutron Tuning Fork Movement 214 34 mm in Diameter Lug-to-Lug Distance = 41 mm Thickness = 12 mm Champagne Dia...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Cocktail Watch with Platinum & Diamond Case on 14k White Gold Band
Bulova Cocktail Watch with Platinum & Diamond Case on 14k White Gold Band

Bulova Cocktail Watch with Platinum & Diamond Case on 14k White Gold Band

By Bulova

Located in Surfside, FL

Manual. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova Cocktail watch is made out of Platinum on a 14k White Gold bracelet with a 14k White Gold Clasp buckle.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Platinum

Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch
Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch

Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch

Unavailable

H 0.87 in W 0.67 in

Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch

By Bulova

Located in Surfside, FL

Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova Classic watch is made out of white gold on a 14k White Gold bracelet with a 14k Standard buckle.

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

1930s Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14 Karat Rose Gold Rolled Gold-Plated
1930s Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14 Karat Rose Gold Rolled Gold-Plated

1930s Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14 Karat Rose Gold Rolled Gold-Plated

By Bulova

Located in San Diego, CA

1930's Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14kt Rose Gold Rolled Gold Plated, serial number 5195968, Manual Wind Movement, 17 Jewel, about the movement, Brown strap, petite 5 inches.

Category

Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Bulova Accutron Vintage Ladies Dress Watch
Bulova Accutron Vintage Ladies Dress Watch

Bulova Accutron Vintage Ladies Dress Watch

By Bulova

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 26mm yellow tone base metal case, sapphire protective crystal Band: black leather strap with buckle Dial: white roman dial Serial: 576...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Bulova Accutron 14K Yellow Gold Quartz Mens Watch
Vintage Bulova Accutron 14K Yellow Gold Quartz Mens Watch

Vintage Bulova Accutron 14K Yellow Gold Quartz Mens Watch

By Bulova

Located in New York, NY

Details: Brand Bulova Department Men Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Accutron Style Dress/Formal Movement Quartz Band Color Black Band Material Leather Dial Color Sil...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview Men's Watch 1960's/70's
Vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview Men's Watch 1960's/70's

Vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview Men's Watch 1960's/70's

By Bulova

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview Men's Watch 1960's/70's - Quartz. 14K Yellow gold; back winding (33mm diameter).

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Bulova 14K Gold Plated Rose Gold Ladies Watch C557
Vintage Bulova 14K Gold Plated Rose Gold Ladies Watch C557

Vintage Bulova 14K Gold Plated Rose Gold Ladies Watch C557

By Bulova

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Bulova 14K Gold Plated Rose Gold Ladies Watch C557 - Manual winding. 14K Rose Gold plated ( 21 mm x 32 mm) .

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch with Diamond Bezel
Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch with Diamond Bezel

Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch with Diamond Bezel

By Bulova

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, date Case: 20mm by 15mm rectangular 14k yellow gold case, diamond bezel, plastic protective crystal Band: 14k yellow gold bracelet will fit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bulova Wristwatch Quartz Ronda 4 Jewels
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bulova Wristwatch Quartz Ronda 4 Jewels

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bulova Wristwatch Quartz Ronda 4 Jewels

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 14Kt Yellow Gold Bulova Wrist Watch Quartz Ronda 4 Jewels 15.7grams Without works. 17.5 Inches Bulova was founded and incorporated as the J.

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

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Vintage Bulova Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage bulova watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Gold Plate and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 53 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect vintage bulova watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage bulova watch over the years, but those made by Bulova and Bulova Watch Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage bulova watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 8 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also single cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage bulova watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Bulova Watch?

The price for a vintage bulova watch starts at $120 and tops out at $6,475 with these watches, on average, selling for $638.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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