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jmk1 · 1 January 2009, 04:45 AM

what do u think of the brand bulova? R they worth the money? R they a good watch?

wtcope · 4 January 2009, 01:03 PM

Many nice looking watches. Own a stainless steel model with a leather strap. Quartz movement works well. Get's many compliments when I wear it. Provided you pay a heavily discounted price on RRP (40% or more), I think they are a good value. Not worth flipping. Which one you looking at?

wtcope · 4 January 2009, 01:08 PM

This is the one I picked up a few years ago from an AD in Queensland. RRP was $600 AUD, and I paid $350 AUD. Battery lasted a couple years (I think the dealer had the watch for well over a year by the time he sold it to me). Bought a replacement strap for $80 AUD to keep for the future.

Alcan · 4 January 2009, 01:55 PM

Bulova watches are currently a pretty good value/dollar item. Bulova is significantly behind the curve as far as current horology is concerned, but if you're looking for value per dollar spent they deliver what you pay for.

Older Bulova watches have much more interest and mystique, and there are some interesting and collectible pieces available at bargain prices. Here are a couple of mine, a 1949 manual wind and a 1960 day date automatic. Both still run flawlessly.

I'm wearing the 1949 vintage as I type this.

asadtiger · 4 January 2009, 05:17 PM

what a beautiful Bulovas here guys...Wil you got a very good modern watch there and Al just has great classics...I have a better opinion of the brand now :)

etp095 · 5 January 2009, 02:19 AM

a vintage bulova acutron is a cool watch.

cody p · 6 January 2009, 05:42 PM

the current stuff i see displayed in the stores up here in canada leave me cold - i would much rather spend the equivalent $$$ on a seiko.

ECOMANX · 8 January 2009, 06:33 AM

I owned a Bulova back in the late 80's. I can't remember the model number but it was a dead ringer for a gold DD. If anyone has a picture or can find out more about it for me, I would love to see it again.

Noonan · 8 January 2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ECOMANX

I owned a Bulova back in the late 80's. I can't remember the model number but it was a dead ringer for a gold DD. If anyone has a picture or can find out more about it for me, I would love to see it again.

You mean one like this?

I don't have any info on it. Just did a google image search for Bulove Day Date.

captain_rossco · 11 January 2009, 04:17 AM

goodness, I've seen some lovely (and old) Bulovas but unfotunately this one lets the side down! Whilst a nice looking piece its a little too close for comfort!

Troy · 11 January 2009, 05:36 AM

My 2 Bulova's

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vapalux · 6 February 2009, 03:27 AM

Always liked Bulova and I tried to buy on several occasions without success. there are some real stunners here.

I think I may have to rethink again and try to get one of the older ones!

Si

m2steven · 15 March 2009, 11:12 AM

Guys, I simply LOVE my Accutrons. They are as beautiful (or more) than my Plat YM and DateJust. They appear to be made from really high quality parts. They have great bracelets. I have 2 vx-200's (regular and 7750), and 1 new Astronaut. All three are the best watches I have. There is something about the quality of the Accutrons which transcends the concept of money. When I take off my YM and put on my Astronaut or VX-200, I don't have the slightest feeling of having traded down in any level.

I have 1 standard Bulova watch, a lovely dress watch with a quartz movement and little diamonds at each hour. It's very nice and I'd NEVER use it as a 'beater'.

Oh, I forgot about the incredibly beautiful accutron I got from Shnoop for nearly nothing (it's got the curved crystal, 2 little digital windows, etc) and it's a fantastic looking watch with great fit and finish.

I suppose you think I'm biased, but facts is facts. These watches are superb. They're right up there with my Ball diver and my Rolexes. You just have to touch them and see them up close to know the Accutron quality. I don't know who makes them for Bulova, but they do a great job.

The Mantis · 16 March 2009, 06:59 AM

Does anyone else find that Bulova does not retain their value?

CharlieG · 16 March 2009, 09:21 AM

The accutron spaceview introduced in 1960 is one of my favorites.
Don't know much about there new ones.

CharlieG · 16 March 2009, 09:22 AM

The accutron spaceview introduced in 1960 is one of my favorites.
Don't know much about there new ones.

CharlieG · 16 March 2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mantis

Does anyone else find that Bulova does not retain their value?

I don't think a modern day Bulova will ever be a collectible and appreciate in value.

1 January 2009, 04:45 AM	#1
jmk1 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: joel1520016710 Location: conn USA Watch: 2007 gmt11 Rolex Posts: 58	bulova what do u think of the brand bulova? R they worth the money? R they a good watch?

4 January 2009, 01:08 PM	#3
wtcope Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Wil Location: Melbourne Watch: Rolex, Cartier Posts: 34	My Bulova Sport This is the one I picked up a few years ago from an AD in Queensland. RRP was $600 AUD, and I paid $350 AUD. Battery lasted a couple years (I think the dealer had the watch for well over a year by the time he sold it to me). Bought a replacement strap for $80 AUD to keep for the future. Attached Images

4 January 2009, 01:55 PM	#4
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Bulova watches are currently a pretty good value/dollar item. Bulova is significantly behind the curve as far as current horology is concerned, but if you're looking for value per dollar spent they deliver what you pay for. Older Bulova watches have much more interest and mystique, and there are some interesting and collectible pieces available at bargain prices. Here are a couple of mine, a 1949 manual wind and a 1960 day date automatic. Both still run flawlessly. I'm wearing the 1949 vintage as I type this. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

5 January 2009, 02:19 AM	#6
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	a vintage bulova acutron is a cool watch. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

11 January 2009, 05:36 AM	#11
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	My 2 Bulova's [ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

4 January 2009, 01:03 PM	#2
wtcope Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Wil Location: Melbourne Watch: Rolex, Cartier Posts: 34	Many nice looking watches. Own a stainless steel model with a leather strap. Quartz movement works well. Get's many compliments when I wear it. Provided you pay a heavily discounted price on RRP (40% or more), I think they are a good value. Not worth flipping. Which one you looking at?

4 January 2009, 05:17 PM	#5
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	what a beautiful Bulovas here guys...Wil you got a very good modern watch there and Al just has great classics...I have a better opinion of the brand now :)

6 January 2009, 05:42 PM	#7
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	the current stuff i see displayed in the stores up here in canada leave me cold - i would much rather spend the equivalent $$$ on a seiko.

8 January 2009, 06:33 AM	#8
ECOMANX Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North West UK Posts: 115	I owned a Bulova back in the late 80's. I can't remember the model number but it was a dead ringer for a gold DD. If anyone has a picture or can find out more about it for me, I would love to see it again.

11 January 2009, 04:17 AM	#10
captain_rossco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Rossco Location: South West UK Posts: 63	goodness, I've seen some lovely (and old) Bulovas but unfotunately this one lets the side down! Whilst a nice looking piece its a little too close for comfort!

6 February 2009, 03:27 AM	#12
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Always liked Bulova and I tried to buy on several occasions without success. there are some real stunners here. I think I may have to rethink again and try to get one of the older ones! Si

15 March 2009, 11:12 AM	#13
m2steven Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: birmingham, al Posts: 46	My opinion of Bulova and Accutron Guys, I simply LOVE my Accutrons. They are as beautiful (or more) than my Plat YM and DateJust. They appear to be made from really high quality parts. They have great bracelets. I have 2 vx-200's (regular and 7750), and 1 new Astronaut. All three are the best watches I have. There is something about the quality of the Accutrons which transcends the concept of money. When I take off my YM and put on my Astronaut or VX-200, I don't have the slightest feeling of having traded down in any level. I have 1 standard Bulova watch, a lovely dress watch with a quartz movement and little diamonds at each hour. It's very nice and I'd NEVER use it as a 'beater'. Oh, I forgot about the incredibly beautiful accutron I got from Shnoop for nearly nothing (it's got the curved crystal, 2 little digital windows, etc) and it's a fantastic looking watch with great fit and finish. I suppose you think I'm biased, but facts is facts. These watches are superb. They're right up there with my Ball diver and my Rolexes. You just have to touch them and see them up close to know the Accutron quality. I don't know who makes them for Bulova, but they do a great job.

16 March 2009, 06:59 AM	#14
The Mantis Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 50	Does anyone else find that Bulova does not retain their value?

16 March 2009, 09:21 AM	#15
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	The accutron spaceview introduced in 1960 is one of my favorites. Don't know much about there new ones.

16 March 2009, 09:22 AM	#16
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	The accutron spaceview introduced in 1960 is one of my favorites. Don't know much about there new ones.

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