Bulova
Bulova is a storied American watchmaker, known for the electronic Accutron and a vast range of accessible, well-made dress, gold-filled, and diamond watches. Austin Auction Gallery sells and appraises Bulova watches.
What it's worth
Most vintage Bulovas are modest; solid-gold cases, early Accutron 'Spaceview' models, and Art Deco diamond dress watches command the most. Condition, originality, and precious-metal content drive value.
Our sold results
Auction results for Bulova
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Auction Results
| Lot | Sold | Price realized |
|---|---|---|
| LADIES ESTATE BULOVA 14KT YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH, MODEL 95T23 | Dec 2025 | $950 |
| ESTATE BULOVA ART DECO PLATINUM & DIAMOND LADIES WATCH | Sep 2025 | $325 |
| (2) GENT'S AUTOMATIC WATCHES, BULOVA 10K YELLOW GOLD & SEIKO STAINLESS | Mar 2025 | $125 |
| BULOVA ENGLISH STYLE METAL LANTERN CLOCK | Sep 2023 | $125 |
Overview & history
Founded in New York in 1875, Bulova became one of America's most prolific watchmakers, famous for the 1960 Accutron - the first electronic watch, driven by a humming tuning fork - as well as Art Deco diamond watches and an enormous range of gold-filled and solid-gold dress watches. Most Bulovas are affordable and widely traded, but solid-gold cases, early Accutron 'Spaceview' models that expose the movement, and fine Art Deco diamond pieces are the ones collectors seek. A date code stamped on the caseback pinpoints the year.
Identifying & marks
Look for 'Bulova' on the dial and movement and a date code on the caseback (a symbol or letter-plus-number that gives the year); Accutron models are marked as such. Check for solid gold (10k/14k) versus gold-filled, which affects value substantially.
Frequently asked
What could my Bulova bring at auction?
Most vintage Bulovas are modest; solid-gold cases, early Accutron 'Spaceview' models, and Art Deco diamond dress watches command the most. Condition, originality, and precious-metal content drive value.
How do I identify Bulova?
Look for 'Bulova' on the dial and movement and a date code on the caseback (a symbol or letter-plus-number that gives the year); Accutron models are marked as such. Check for solid gold (10k/14k) versus gold-filled, which affects value substantially.
How do I sell my Bulova?
Austin Auction Gallery offers free, no-obligation appraisals. Send a few photos and our specialists will tell you what it could bring at auction, then handle every step from cataloging through the sale.
What could your Bulova bring at auction?
Our specialists provide free, no-obligation auction estimates. Send a few photos and we'll tell you what it could bring.