Vintage & Classic Bulova (1910s–1960s)

These early models helped establish Bulova as a major American watch brand.

• 1910s – Early Pocket Watches
  Bulova started with quality pocket watches before moving into wristwatches.
• 1924 – First Full Line of Ladies’ Wristwatches
  Bulova became one of the first to market watches specifically for women.
• 1926 – “Lone Eagle”
  Celebrated Charles Lindbergh’s solo transatlantic flight. Highly collectible today.
• 1930s – Academy Award Watches
  Bulova sponsored the Oscars and released watches named after the awards.
• 1940s – WWII Military Watches
  Produced A-11 military watches (“Watch That Won the War”) for U.S. forces.
• 1952 – Bulova 23 Jewels Series
  High-grade automatic and manual watches, known for their durability.
• 1957 – Bulova Wrist Alarm
  One of the first alarm wristwatches from an American brand.

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Innovation Era – Accutron (1960s–1970s)

Bulova became a pioneer in electronic watches.

• 1960 – Accutron Spaceview
  The first fully electronic watch with a visible tuning fork movement. Iconic for its open dial design.
• 1960s – Accutron Astronaut
  Worn by pilots and astronauts, including CIA U-2 pilots.
• 1967 – Accutron Deep Sea 666 Feet
  Bulova’s professional-grade dive watch with tuning fork technology.
• 1970 – Accuquartz
  Combined tuning fork accuracy with quartz regulation — one of the earliest quartz watches.

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Quartz & Style Era (1980s–1990s)

Bulova shifted toward quartz technology and fashionable designs.

• 1980s – Marine Star Collection
  Sporty dive-inspired watches, still a popular line today.
• 1980s – Bulova Quartz Precision
  Reliable and affordable quartz watches with slim profiles.
• 1990s – Millennia & Diamond Collections
  Dress watches with modern aesthetics and embellishments.

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Modern Bulova (2000s–Present)

Bulova combines heritage designs with cutting-edge precision.

• 2008 – Accutron Spaceview 50th Anniversary
  Limited reissue of the original Spaceview.
• 2010 – Precisionist
  Revolutionary quartz movement vibrating at 262 kHz (8x faster than standard quartz), with a smooth sweeping second hand.
• 2015 – Curv
  First curved chronograph movement, both ergonomic and stylish.
• 2018 – Archive Series (Devil Diver, Lunar Pilot)
  Faithful reissues of vintage favorites:
  • Oceanographer “Devil Diver” – 1970s dive watch with orange dial.
  • Lunar Pilot Chronograph – recreation of the watch worn during Apollo 15.
• 2020s – Joseph Bulova Swiss Made Collection
  Modern Swiss automatic dress watches paying tribute to the brand’s founder.
• Present – Computron Revival
  Digital LED watch revival from the late 1970s with a futuristic trapezoidal case.