Bulova.. Is it even worth it?
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2020
- Giving my opinion on Bulava watches and the worth of the brand. Rant and positive vibes.
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There's no such thing as wasted money if you can financially afford it and it brings you you joy.
You are correct:)
Tell that to the kids buying supreme shirts.
Im slowly transitioning my sneaker addiction to wristwatches and Im all about keeping that same mentality. Who cares if its hyped or expensive? If you like it, you like it! The only 2 people you need to impress is 8 year old you and 80 year old you.
Aka wasted money.
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People who hate on Bulova don't know the joy of owning a 262khz watch. The level of accuracy it provides is awesome.
Float Well I hope those people learn one day. 👍
Oh you bet. I got a Lunar Pilot and now all my automatics just feel like wildly antiquated toys. You know the job of a timepiece is to accurately tell the time... It's like people bemoaning not having hacking on an automatic/mech watch. Why bother, it will only be synchronised for about an hour at best lol.
Yeah....as soon as they shrink it I'll be all over it
@@jabezhane I agree with you but I also love the history and mechanical engineering of an automatic. I also have the LP and it's a fabulous watch.
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i myself also love Bulova watches. I own 2 Curvs, 1 Precisionist, 1 Sutton, a Computron, a vintage 80's, and am buying the Rose gold and Black Curve today to add to my collection. This brand is definitely overlooked and under appreciated.
Oh man that's awesome! Once you buy the Rose gold curve, we will have the same amount of Bulova watches. Thank you for the comment, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Bulova is everything you want in an honest watch, at an honest price, from an honest company.
You’re not paying for marketing, brand name, or todays “Swiss Made” con market. You’re paying for exactly what you receive, at an amazing level of finishing.
I don’t wear my Rolex or IWC watches in public anymore. Too many eyeballs following you these days here in SoCal. I wear Tissot, Bulova, and gshock when i leave the house.
Bulova is America’s Tissot. A luxury watch for people that understand what they are getting. I’ll respect someone wearing a Lunar Pilot that understands and appreciates the history more than someone wearing a DateJust because “it’s a Rolex”. I own Rolexes, you aren’t impressing anyone.
Wear what you like.
Very well said my friend
one of my favorite luxuries watch brands, I just like that their watches always have a classic timeless modern look that never runs out of style. They will always remain a classic and what I like is the are fair with prices compared to other luxury brands which are a plain rip off
@@BigBrianBruce good point there my friend, thank you
@@TheTimeCollector also I never owned or worn a Rolex but to be honest once I owned and wear my bulova watch when I’m off I never felt the need to buy other “luxury” watch brands but what’s your opinion on movado watches I saw some and they didn’t look bad in my opinion either I always felt like it’s the price of things that determine what you like or feel about it, it’s how the you feel about the product itself. In words of the great Ric Flair it’s not clothes who make the man, it’s the man who makes the clothes”
@@BigBrianBruce I understand you, to be honest with you, Movado to me it's more like a fashion style of watch, but they kept with their unique design for years now and that it's something I respect about the brand. I can't really give them a good placement in industry, in my opinion they care more about how sheek and simple they can make the watch look instead of the functionality of it, if that make sense. As lately they been making more of an effort to put more things and functionality on their dials. I don't want to sound like a dislike them but in I way do, it's just not my type honestly. Some of their watches are pretty and that's all I have to say about that.
Bulovas are unbelievably underated watches and their history in technological innovation, aviation and space exploration are to an extent other aviation brands such as breitling can only dream of.
Bro, America runs on BULOVA Time. Check the history. NASA, Athletics, and Bulova watches were even the Official Presidential Gift.
Great information. Thank you!
Many complain that Bulova’s designs are too big and unorthodox. There are a million companies out there making watches based on the same old tired designs. I appreciate that Bulova is willing to step away from the crowd and design watches that are a little different. I love my Precisionist-big, sturdy, unique, accurate and functional.
Great comment!! Sure bulova has big watches but also small ones and yes they are trying to do their own thing for the most part. Everyone has homages of something, it’s normal in that industry. Just wanted to share the appreciation that this brand doesn’t get around here.
At least they're not Invicta making 52 mm watches. I just got a Wilton open heart Bulova and I believe it's 42 or 43 mm and I feel like that's the cut off for me. 40 to 43 is The sweet spot
Bulova, Heritor, Tissot, Orient, Citizen, Seiko, Oris...floats my boat. I simply don't want a super expencive piece to be too afraid to wear! I hear you man.
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Oris is miles away from bulova dont get confuse things and way more expensive
@@user-tc8bf6vq8w agreed obviously
I don't own a Bulova but it catches more and more my interest.
It's a honest watch.
Well manufactured.
Good looking.
Good working.
High accurate.
A interesting history.
Actually everything you expect from acwatch, but for a moddest price.
The main reason for me is the Precicionist. The smooth sliding second hand is simply hypnotic beautiful.
The only compareable high frequence watch is the Grand Seiko Spring Drive for over 5K.
The Bulova only 200 in Germany.
I also appreciate that Bilova doesn't try to hide their Quartz watches or treat them like third class collection as others.
Why should they? Their Quartz movements are awesome and the reason why I would buy.
So I like how proudly they expose their beautiful quartz movement with glass bottom.
So It's by far not a waste of money
People who spends thousands to buy a expensive brand only in hope to impress other and to improve their confidence did actually waste money.
Their is never a wrong watch collection. As long someone can explain his motivation for the particular watch and tell a story and emotion to the watch and if it make him/her happy, it will alway be the right watch.
Well said my friend! Thank you very much for the comment!
Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedans and Bulova timepieces have one thing in common: They’re both one hell of a starting point. 💪💵
Enjoy my friend
I have 6 Bulova watches, 4 Automatics and 2 Quartz. My wife has 4 Bulova watches, 3 Automatics and 1 quartz.... I been collecting watches for 30 years, I am 54. I just happen to love Bulova and do not care what others think. Thanks for making this video...
Bulova was always a meaningful brand within my family. They make a quality timepiece with fine appeal in classic styles.
Life is to short to not buy the watches you want.
indeed!!!
Tell your wife that life is too short not to buy the Patek Grand Complication you want, and your life will be even shorter.
So very true what you said about buying the watch that make YOU happy, not falling into the trap of what others think or that price dictates how much you will enjoy it. Having owned expensive watches I can tell you they are no more enjoyable than the good quality affordable ones and Bulova makes incredibly accurate watches that blow many expensive luxury watches away, which to me is very appreciated. Thank you, great video!
Thank you ! Great comment my friend
Love the sentiment at the end. I’m a bulova fan, had the option of picking up a Tudor but the movement seems so weak in comparison to the uhf watches. Instead I got a lunar pilot on strap, a lunar pilot on bracelet, a seiko monster padi and a snorkel. I couldn’t be happier with my choices. The precision of the timepiece, the horological history of bulova and the fact that I like them is paramount to me. I only buy what I like, I care little for what others think about them, and, like you said, if I took the money I’d saved for a Tudor and bought that one watch I’d probably still be pining for the lunar pilots or the snorkel. Good show man, keep it up.
Thank you Wayne! I'm glad to know that I am not alone on this one! I wish I can find an Orginal Snorkel, the bracelet in the news ones are very nice, but the Snorkel from the 70's looks so much better in my opinion. The lunar pilot its an awesome watch, I wish it came in a smaller case but regardless its an awesome watch.
My daughter had gave me a Bulova precisionist watch five years ago and I absolutely fell in love with it. I plan on buying another one and sticking with this brand.
Rick I really think they are nice watches, they offer a lot for the money and most of their watches are original.
I have two Bulova watches I love them both one automatic with a nice Japanese movement and a nice Bulova quartz dress watch. A Tudor, Seiko, and Casio. All great
I think Bulova is over hated and under rated. I myself love Bulova watches and I can't stand to hear people tearing them down. They're good looking, good quality watches that are actually affordable. I own a few and I plan to add many more to my collection. Just got the 50th anniversary Jetstar as well
Thank you for Sharing, totally agree, beautiful watch by the way! I may just get one myself!
I just got one off Kay’s
@@dakotaanderson4063 I've gotten 2 in the past 2 months. Trying to hold off and be mature but there's so many I like
@@dakotaanderson4063 awesome which one?
My dad passed away 17 years ago and I just found between his things an Omega Speedmaster Professional, I got it fixed and bought a new wrist band, and now I'm just in love with it. Now I want to start a collection. I'm looking forward to following your videos and learn more about watches, I don't know what my next one will be
ElXav thank you so much, and it’s really awesome that you found the watch and had it restore, sounds like you need to pass it down to the next generation. My must humble advice is that you buy what you like, could be affordable watches, expensive ones if you have the means to do so, there are soo many out there to choose From, what is a brand that you are interested in looking at?
@@TheTimeCollector I just started learning about watches, I still don't fully understand Automatic vs Mechanic or what Quartz even mean, I have a lot to learn. Also, I currently don't have the money for another Omega, and after watching your videos and some others, I really like Bulova, maybe I could get the Moon watch, to keep on theme with my Omega. But I won't hurry to get one yet.
ElXav That’s cool!, so there are different moments:
Mechanical : a movement that is required hand wound in order to keep the watch running. Some of this watches have a power reserve from 38 to 80 hours of power reserve. So you have to crank it every 2 days so it keeps proper time.
Mechanical Automatic: a movement that has a weight wheel called rotor in the back of the movement that collects energy as you move. So you don’t have to hand wound if you wear It everyday.
Quartz a battery operated movement, so basically an electric device.
Kinetic, also knows as automatic Quartz a electronic movement with a rotor that powers a rechargeable battery.
Solar Watch is a watch which moves by converting light energy into electronic energy. Light energy received by a solar cell (solar cell unit under the dial) is converted into electronic energy. The energy is stored in the rechargeable battery and is used to move the watch.
There is also solar kinetic movements.
And the king of all movements today:
Spring Drive is a unique movement that combines the high torque of a mechanical watch with the high precision integrated circuit (IC) control system of an electronic watch. ... The IC then moves the gears forward by exactly one second. So pretty much the hybrid between mechanical automatic and quartz.
Im my eyes mechanical and automatic mechanical movements are Art and spring drive is the future of movements.
Funny ideology:
1970 Mustang (mechanical)
2010 mustang (automatic)
Toyota Prius (quartz )
McLaren P1 (spring Drive)
Lol 😂
@@TheTimeCollector Thanks for the info! I'll definitely save this comment for future research, I hope to see more videos on your channel!
ElXav thank you! I will upload more! I’m new at this and tons to learn. I only use my cellphone to do this videos. I’m looking to invest in a good cámara with macro lens in the future
The very same thing exists in almost every hobby. One of my hobbies is collecting fragrances and the amount of snobbery involved in this is unappealing at times.
That is interesting, I’ve actually met a couple of people today that like collecting Fragrances, my old time favorite is Jimmy Choo Man.
The Marine Star was also my 'gateway' watch to my collection. Bulova is a quality product!
Kirk Rustman haha funny! It happened to me as well! Thank you for the positive feedback! Look forward to your feedback in the future! Thank you
That was the first Bulova I purchased.Followed by a Sutton . Hoping to add a Grammy soon. The first watch was a Hamilton pocket watch. Passed down the family for 120 years now.
@@Shadydudetc i own a marine star amd another that I don’t remember the name sorry, I wanted the grammy for my bday since iam a musician, I thought it would be a nice addition to my small cheap collection, i saw it, wear it and it felt cheaply made and the edges were to sharp for me, but it does look beautiful though
@@isailopez4132 which one ? I was looking at the gun metal grey one with matching bracelet. Seeing it from 250 to 700 hundred.
@@isailopez4132 but that makes sense. It's more of a promotional watch.
The Bulova A-15 Pilot and the Lunar Pilot are actually quite nice! I'm not a big fan of their most recent designs, but it is a brand with an impressive history and legacy in the watch industry. For the money, they're good watches. If they make you happy, that's what counts :)
Absolutely Freddy, however I think the precisionist X calls my attention. I will wait for more price drops and get me one of those. Good comment! Thank you
I recently bought a Bulova Precisionist and absolutely love it. The sweeping second hand is mesmerizing. Since setting the watch 2 weeks ago it hasn’t lost a single second of time (according to my phone application).
That's awesome! Precisionist are very nice watches
It’s a 9aB227 chronograph....very much in love with this timepiece lol
@@scottferriell8847 I couldn't find it!
98B227 sorry lol
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I have two Seiko watches and spent money on Chinese homage watches. Being fairly new to the real watch world and being from NY when I found out the history of Bulova it intrigued me and now I want some in my collection. Mainly the two popular ones, lunar pilot and Precisionist. But the open heart is also nice and the curve. Probably this winter I'll start picking some up. Very nice collection sir.
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback, look I have my fair share on all types of watches from very cheap ones to very expensive ones. Don't feel bad about Chinese Homages, we all get curious and want to venture in different areas. Enjoy them for what they are. My biggest advice, don't try to catch them all like a Pokémon game, get things that you really want and that are going to last you a while, knowing what I know today, save your money for something amazing. That being said Bulova has a special place in my collection.
Last year I bought my first Bulova for my wife: A two tone rose gold ladies Marine Star diamond for our anniversary. I immediately fell in love with it. Since then I've bought myself a 2004 Marine Star with diamond indices to match, a 1952 Director, a 1978 Accutron, and a 1969 Sea King. I might be developing a real problem. 😅😅
Hahah, welcome to the hobby and community collector. 💪
I love my old Bulova. I considered buying an Omega, to replace my heavily used Bulova and decided to buy my watch all over again as NOS. I sort of thought something was wrong with me, but I love it all over again.
That's awesome, nothing wrong there my friend!
Thinking baout doing the same. I almost bought the Tudor ROyal recently but they didnt have the dial colour I want. I love my opld Marine Star cus if I break it I dont care I can buy A new one for cheap. I always repair it tho, I think I am attached. I have A better watch tho.
I'm excited to see that you own the Marine Star watch, bought it for myself around a year ago. It was the only watch that I really enjoyed the look of and now I can't stop looking at more Bulova watches
Baltasar Bruno they are pretty cool! I’m glad to hear so many people enjoy Bulova as well! Thank you for viewing my video ! Don’t forget to gift me a subscribe! Thanks!
Bulova is a quality watch they call sub luxury. So its a entry luxury brand in my opinion. It has great history and great quality, funny some folks are starting catch on to this stylish brand. It also has a simple honesty to it, enjoyable watch . Since 1875
Marine Star caught my eye and I found it for a good price. It’s a little different from the one you have, it’s more of a submarine style. Got it in Navy, looks great. 👍🏽
k W that’s awesome! When you can send the model number so I can look it up! Thank you for your support!
Bulova has some really compelling pieces and is a brand with many innovative industry firsts, and genuine historical and cultural significance. Sure, they have somewhat become a mall brand over the years, marketing more towards the casual watch buyer than actual watch enthusiasts, but that said, they are well made, reasonably priced, reliable watches. I have a soft spot for Bulova, they are the brand that started me on my watch collecting journey.
I have three Marine Stars (1 quartz, 2 automatics). I also have a Tudor BlackBay Bronze, Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5 (white dial), and an Audermars Royal Oak Offshore. Bulova is a great brand
Very impressive collection there my friend! Thank you for sharing.
This company has a great history and make a quality product, was a technical innovator and are not overpriced. I agree some people just buy rollies bc they are overhyped "status" pieces.
I just told someone to get their watch game up and this is a great entry level company to nice watches. They are so beautiful and make wonderful gifts. Very easy on the pocket.
Good quality and easy on the pockets, you can't g wrong with that, they have all different prices and different qualities, but even the lower cost watches are good.
Bulova, it seems to me a brand that have some very different design from other watches maker.
When I started fell in love with skeleton watches, I find that Bulova is a best option if I don't want "spent a fortune for a watch that too scared to wear "but in a good reputation brands.
I have a 98a165 recently and so happy with the looks and Surprising with that accurate at -2s/a day from Miyota Japanese mechanical movement. the reserve power are not perfect but overall it was suitable for the activity people and it will easy to get people started conversation about it when you are in a group. 😀
Tan Tu very nice choice! I consider getting the 96a187, I’ve seen this watch in person and I like the white skeleton dial with the blue hour markers.. perhaps one day!
@@TheTimeCollector I just bought this one. Freaking love it. Also a good watch winder will keep them up to date.
@@greenlightmultimedia1950 pretty cool man, enjoy the watch!
Bulova rocks.. period !!!
Yes sir!
I was thinking of buying a bulova because they have a couple that look like they could fit in with my seiko advans and aka albas etc. I love the aesthetic of oddly shaped, almost futuristic watches. It's a good way to add a little flash to an outfit without looking like you're trying too hard.
Great comment, they don't over do it and they have uniqueness for sure.
I just bought a Bulova today, I love them
Thats awesome! Which on did you get if you don't mind me asking?
@@TheTimeCollector it's a model 96C125- blue dial, day and date, beautiful watch, just right for me
@@billhodges3097 oh yes bill that is a pretty nice watch, I really like how they executed the whole thing, sure this one will be a homage of the Rolex but nevertheless I think bulova made it very nice
I like the fact that Bulova took the opportunity to make a curved watch that was cool.
Very cool indeed my friend!
I own a bulova lunar pilot in my collection, nothing wrong with Bulova. Some people might spend thousands on one watch, typically an Omega or Rolex, yet don’t really understand watch collecting as it’s about more than owning just one really good watch. I have several pieces I consider special or historically worth owning in my collection, just because I have some expensive watches it doesn’t undermine the more affordable pieces in my collection.
Very good comment, same here. I like to wear my bulovas more often than my more expensive watches. To me they are equally attractive, price or value doesn't come in mind at all.
Thank you Punkoid76 😊
always-get what you like! would love to see a video of the points why you love bulova the most !
I like this ideal!
My lady got me my first Bulova (Marine Star) for my birthday last month. Lovely watch and love the blue face.
Luis Cummins that’s pretty cool! What ref# ? I haven’t really look at the new ones with the open hearts automatic movements yet.
@@TheTimeCollector 96B256 is what im assuming your asking? I love this watch, so slick and all around clean look that goes with everything. Only thing I haven't figured out is how to make the second hand move consistently, when I press the button it only goes around for a minute like a time. Not sure if it works the second hand all the time.
Luis Cummins that’s an awesome watch! I like that watch in fact. I will buy it down the road. I always thought that watch was awesome, it looks better than Gold on I have! enjoy it mate!
@@jorben1990 You have a very nice watch. With that variant, the same as my 96B 251 Lunar Pilot, the large sweep second hand is meant for chronographical timing only. The running seconds timer is the subdial @ 6 O'Clock. If you would run the large sweep seconds hand continuously the battery would not last nearly as long as it will under normal operating circumstances. (Too bad because I also think it looks very cool.) PS; Nearly bought your watch 96B256, also but I waited a week too long and the price rose up $72 USD. Snooze you lose! Enjoy your beautiful Bulova Timepiece!
Nice video! I feel the same way, I love bulova watches. I think they have a great look, they hold up great over time, very accurate and also have a great price.
SickleCellSuperSaiyan you know it! Can’t go wrong a Bulova watch that’s for sure! Thank you for your feedback. I hope to get your feedback on future videos.
My Grandfather owns a Bulova Accutron Spaceview and he got it from my Great Grandfather. I took a liking to Bulova when my Grandfather showed it to me, they have watches that are fairly priced to extremely expensive. Many celebrities have a Rolex but a true American buys Bulova.
That's a pretty cool thing, it all comes down to what you see valuable. I appreciate all kinds of watches, but bulova hits home, due to similar stories, family members etc. Is awesome to see how many people really like bulova. I am very glad I made this video
I have just purchased my third Bulova watch. The women’s regatta 2 tone band with mop dial and dia markers and I really like it. It’s very nice. My last one I lost idk where. It was nice, I had it for 7 yrs. I don’t collect watches, I wear the same one all the time. My first Bulova watch I gave away yrs ago. They keep time well and will last a lifetime IMO.
Cheryl, your watch is very nice, good choice, I think the Regatta is a sophisticated watch, simple yet very elegant. You have to check out this one! Im sure you'll like it, I personally think is very nice : Bulova Regatta Diamond Accent Watch with Black Mother-of-Pearl Dial (Model: 96P221)
Let me know what you think? Thank you so much for your comment and I hope you subscribed to my channel!!!
@@TheTimeCollector The black mother of pearl dial is pretty just not my style. I didn’t see it at my store , I just looked on the bulova website, nothing beats having a look in person so I’ll get back to you when I do. I will subscribe to your channel. Happy holidays.
Awesome! Happy holidays!
Loved the vibe and common sense
I thought it was a great video
I personally have been buying Bulova watches for nearly 30 years and at one point in the 90's it slipped its place among the top brands, but they have been back for a while with better styles
Thank you for the comment! Much appreciated, well get caught up with brands, totally understand!
I have 3 Bulova watches of which 2 are precisionists. Their style is sort of steampunk and art deco. I love their watches because they are quality, great movement and they look stylish instead of the same dead plain designs most of the high end swiss watches have
100%
I'm on my second bulova! I have a classic with the 8 diamonds and I have the gold tone octava. I love them both! If it weren't for bulova I wouldn't have gotten into watches! Hopefully 1 day I can make it to a rolex but I'll always rep this brand!
To each their own no? I think the way. You express yourself about your watch collection speaks for itself, the love is there and that’s all you!😌 enjoy.
Thank you Maya, True indeed !!
Great Bulova watch collection got my first Bulova in high school and I still wear it till this day. Do what makes you happy life is to short stay blessed👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much!! A subscribe would be much appreciated! Again thank you
I'd love to see an in depth review of the Bulova curv... it looks great and comfortable
You got it. That would be my next video
@@TheTimeCollector fantastic! I'm thinking of getting the all stainless steel blue dial version for my dad's upcoming birthday
@@mikeontherock oh yes good choice, get it on the metal band- don't get the rubber one- ill let you know on the review, why
I just picked up a bulova curve with the blue crocodile leather strap and boy do I love it. Not only is it the world's first curved chronograph but you forgot to mention its high accuracy quartz movement which gives the open case back that much more appreciation to see it. You can also see it from the front through the see through, skeleton dial, cover by a curved sapphire crystal. This watch gives more than what people are appreciating it for. I actually consider it to be a luxury watch. You're getting so much at a price point that I also consider to be a bargain. If it fell in the £1000 - £2000 price range I still would've bought it. Fortunately it doesn't, which makes me appreciate it that much more 🙂
You have an absolutely beautiful watch, I really like that variation, I actually don't thing I've seen another Curved watch like that? I remember Samsung make a smart watch that was Curved but well that didn't make it far did it? Lol
@@TheTimeCollector 😅
I just picked up a 1967 Bulova Accutron Astronaut, it is an amazing piece, with amazing history. Bulova really are pioneers in the watch world 👌🏼
That's a pretty cool watch you got there Eric! Enjoy it and take care of it.
Bulova has a rich history. I also have the Grammy Edition that was my Wedding watch. I love the lunar pilot as my everyday watch. And I rarely where one I got from my job also love.
You have some nice watches my friend' enjoy them
I agree, I like the brand. I currently own 12 Bulova. Ranging from my most expensive Mil-Ships to my precisionists. I own Automatics, PRecisionist, and regular quartz watches from them. They are good solid watches. While I do not particularly care for all of their different lines, there are some that are really appealing. I love the historical re-releases, the precisionist movement is an amazing thing to watch and I love the older designs in the Accutron II (not so much the newer line). I have an 90 % 1971 Accutron Railway watch with split hour hands in red and blue to track two time zones ,for train crews (the hour hand is actually a single hand split an hour apart colored red and blue so you can easily tract time when crossing time zone, super cool and simple). Anyway, like I said, I agree. If you like something it's OK to collect it or gravitate towards it. In the end, it's our money to spend as we like. LOL 😄
Thank you for Sharing! Sounds like you have an awesome collection! I feel a little Jelly I must admit! I’d love to have an Accutron one day! Regards’
My grandma bought me my first one. I showed her one I liked, and she got teary and told me how her grandpa always loved bulova watches and spent time taking care of them. I have a couple now but my goal is a green oceanographer 💚
Very touching, I hope you obtain your watch Oceangrapher!! very cool watch my friend! thank you
@@TheTimeCollector videos like yours keep my drive going! I will get one!
I have 4 Bulovas, 2 automatic, 2 quartz. I love them because their looks, design, history, and quality make them very appealing to me. Thanks for your sincere exposition of why Bulova is also loved by you.
Thank you! I’m sure a pretty you have an amazing collection
I've been rocking my bulova 63b191 accu Swiss percheron Automatic as my daily wear watch for years now and it's been a great watch and it will continue to be 1 of my favorites In my collection. 42mm x 13mm
Very nice watch my friend, it looks the same as my precisionist in gold. I like it. 👍
Just got one a week ago myself, I absolutely love mine.
That's awesome, what model did you get?
I own a fair few watches ranging from cheaper to higher end. My favourite watch I own is my special edition (black) luna pilot bulova. Which I pared with a after market great quality nato strap. I love the watch its amazing.
I did the same with my lunar pilot! I got this nice simple blacm nato and I personally thing is better this way, less bulky since the watch is already big. Cool thing! Thank you
I have 3 bulovas, a precisionist, marine star automatic & marine star 6 hand chronograph & love them, definitely not a waste of money.
Pretty cool watches you got there! Thank you
My dad loves Bulova and showed me their beauty. Don't let anyone put down your Bulova purchases!
Indeed my friend
🤣. I FEEL THE SAME WAY IM TOTALLY HOOK TO BULOVA I JUST LOV THEN
mrnewyorkcity7 thank you!
I have to Bulova watches and I would get more to add to my watch collection because Bulova is a good watch. Now owned by citizen. You are right by what you like.
Thank you Jon!
I enjoyed this. You have a compelling manner of speaking. You seem genuine in your passion for watches, yet approachable/accessible even to a budding watch enthusiast. I expect you to gain traction in the yt watch community if you continue making videos in this style. Cheers!
Drew Lawrence wow thank you So much! This means a lot to me. Much appreciated! Cheers. I hope you subscribe your opinion would appreciate on future videos! Little by little I’m getting the hang of it. Once again thank you!
I’ll second this, you seem like you’re talking to someone on the phone rather than into a camera! Keep up the good work!
Thank you guys!
I am looking to buy a watch for my dad. I’ve narrowed it down to either a Movado or Bulova Futora watch. Any suggestions?
For me is Bulova, I really don’t like movado’s tasteless designs, I would even recommend Seiko Instead of Movado.
I brought a bulova watch today it's absolutely awesome the finishing and quality is stunning for the price
Absolutely, pretty nice watches indeed
Personally, while I have always liked the Bulova--a stylish watch which provides a LOT of bang-for-the-buck vs. high-priced watches--I think part of the reason some people give a "so-so" reaction when it comes to Bulova, is because it doesn't say "Swiss made" on the bottom, and that it's American made. I think that's a BS reason, but I also think because the "Swiss made" is perceived as the gold standard, anything else is considered subpar. Again, I don't at all agree with that perception, but I believe that has a lot to do with it.
Mike S thank you Mike, good comment
But it does say Swiss made on my Bulova.
Marinus Antonius because Accu Swiss is made in Switzerland. Some Bulovas are made in Japan, Hong Kong. The headquarters are in New York where they used to be manufactured, I believe they still make some watches there but it’s a different brand that citizen created for bulova to make some dress watch line.
I’m interested in buying the Bulova Men’s Crystal Dress Watch, would this be a good buy? Just puts me off as it’s not automatic never had a Bulova
Good question, do you have the references number? Id like to see the watch.
I can understand why you are hesitant about it. Well, I really like Bulova, I think they are nice offering for the value. Their quartz tech is great. Its not Grand Seiko but very reliable quartz movements at thier best.
But if you like more mechanical pieces, you should be looking into a different model that met your expectations. I really don't care of movements as much as I do aesthetically on a watch. But don't get me wrong movements are thing of much appreciation.
Let's just say that in watch collection I have my Honda civics, my BMWs M3 and a few Lamborghini. But chances are that ill be using the Honda Civics for the most part hahah 😅 if that make sense.
An all like I say in the video. I see something I like and I get it!
@@TheTimeCollector Thanks for the reply! The two I’m currently interested in at the moment are BULOVA Watch 96A208 & BULOVA Dress Watch 96C134 - really hard to decide as most Bulova watches look great. The dress watch with crystals is my favourite as would like nice for evening wear but wish it was automatic :( haha
@@TomGrimmy indeed both watches are nice!
First of all, I would prefer the a208 because one is a skeleton watch and I love skeleton watches. I think if I were you I would choose this one. Just because you mentioned that you like automatic watches more.
My brother has a c134 and he loves it. I personally don't like watches with diamonds as much, just because I am not a very careful person and I would hate for the Crystals to come off from bumping the watch around. But don't get me wrong, they are very nice to look at
I love your Passion and energy ! heck yeah Bulova is a great brand and now it’s is on the Japan Team ! Japan 🇯🇵
Thank you Tommy!! Much appreciated my friend.
I love my new sea king the sweeping second hand looks good I will have to wait to next year to see how accurate it is
Awesome, let us know later of your findings, I would love to see how the watch performed for you. Thank you!
Good honest video about Bulova. I like the brand. My dads first real watch was a bulova. So, I associate that brand with my dad. Bulova designs are getting better. I see some vintage character and more automatics with the new designs. My next purchase might be the Bulova 96B234. Gabriel, what do you think about this one?
Ron Francv that’s a very nice looking chronograph! It looks very nice in a black leather NATO strap ! Good choice 👍 I really like the Dial
I went shopping today for a new watch , ended up buying two Bulova watches . They looked much better than Tag , Omega , Gucci and Im very happy .
Good Choice and definitely better looking that Gucci that's for sure
Has anyone ever had an automatic watch repaired .. I’m curious if I have some work done what are some prices to have Automatic movement replaced I plan to keep my watches
You’re videos make me dream to own a Bulova Curve. I have a few nice watches now, and one day I hope to have a Patek Philippe, AP, etc (because I truly like them) but that Bulova curve is just absolutely beautiful and unique. I hope to own one someday.
Awesome!! Thank you! I love my Bulova Curve!
I also like Bulovas watches and have four in my collection. If they were good enough for Frank they are good enough me.
I am also a fan of Bulova. I only have 1, but it’s one of my favorites, it’s classy, and it’s the one I wear most often.
Thats awesome! Which model is it?
@@TheTimeCollector It’s a dress watch, 98D144.
@@6thMessenger Oh yes.. I see, its indeed a beautiful watch, 42mm case if im not mistaken, thank you for sharing! Enjoy it.
Great video! I have a small collection and it’s never been about price. I could afford the entry level Rolex’s and Omega’s but I genuinely don’t like them enough for the price. I have three Bulovas now in my collection and they are the ones I keep in rotation most. They are great watches and anyone who says otherwise is just a snob. What you like is what you like. Keep up the videos, mi hermano 👍🏼
Thank you!! And yes collections are very personal I can't wait to get my hands on the new Accutron watch! 🙌
@@TheTimeCollector the Accutron is super nice. Make sure to post a review for us!
@@jossueangel I hope I can get my hands on it lol it shoot up on price very quickly, I may have to sacrifice a few watches for it haha but I'll keep you posted! If you give me a sub will ve greatly appreciate gracias!
@@TheTimeCollector I think it’ll be worth it. Whatever it takes. Lol I’ve been subscribed for a few months now 👌🏼
@@jossueangel you are the man Jossue!
Bulova is owned by Citizen. They are reliable watches akin to Seiko.
Very true indeed, Citizen have some great watches for sure. Thank the lord they didn't become a jewelry maker for Tiffany co.
My Bulova Sea King is a heck of a good made watch. The only watch that I trust to go in the ocean with even though I think some of my other watches could go in the ocean just fine.
It's because it's made very well and it stands up to the time and is a tool watch.
The Sea King looks very robust, I like the watch that's for sure. Look forward to own one or at least to have it on my channel.
Love the black lunar pilot.
Fight FISH oh yes that one is super cool, the other side of the moon 🌚
My first watch was a bulova automatic surveyor black dial and my oh my it’s the most elegant and dazzling timepiece my pocket was pleased with
I, too, love Bulova. The Super Seville is one I hope to own one day. Thank you for this video.
That's a pretty cool watch! Very obtainable as well! I may you pick one up mysel! Thank you my friend!
I'm late here. I agree 100%. Bulova is by far my favorite brand and also got me into the hobby. I estimate that I have owned about 27 Bulovas. 12 of my favorites have been from the Precisionist line up. Other examples of mainstream $100-1000 watches I like are Citizen and Seiko.
That's awesome, its never too late! But that's impressive 27 and I bet different models as well. Which one was your favorite?
@@TheTimeCollector my current favorite is the Precisionist 96B241, 140th Anniversary Edition. They look better in person or real photo instead of the stock image. As well as 98B270. I can never pick just one. I also have a 98B257 for sale.
@@MChristianMan i really like the 96b241, actually I think is the best looking one among the 3 references you mentioned. Very good choice
@@TheTimeCollector hahah I'm glad you like it. Oh man, there are so many! Don't miss the Accutron, Accutron II and Accu Swiss. Accutron are getting more rare now. My first and fav was the 26A09.
@@MChristianMan have you seen the new Accutron? Man that thing is badass, but very expensive too.
I think I remember when they did that Grammy Award one. I remember it being very nice.
They are very nice indeed, I think all fo the Grammy awards are in fact.
I like Bulova because you can get big discounts on some very good watches, especially Precisionists, Accutrons. The former have some 252 Hz models that only lose 10 sec a year, unmatched at any price. .Just be sure to never pay anywhere near list price.
Totally agree with you, but that goes for any watch, never pay retail that's for sure. Thanks!
I just stared collecting and just purchased 2 Bulova watches. I think I’m going to really enjoy them. I love their look.
Question: Having so many Quartz watches is it necessary to have them serviced every 5 or so years even if we don’t wear them often? Do you have your watches serviced even though you don’t wear them everyday?
I’m sure quite a few that I’ll have will only be on my wrist during special occasions. Thoughts?
I think it’s important to service your watch regardless of how often you wear it, just remember that the little gears inside quartz and Mechanical movements require lubricants. So yes service your watch 2-3 years to keep them alive. My advice is that you read the manual and see how frequently you have to do the servicing.
My wife bought me a model 96a211. What do you think about it? I know nothing about this watch. Thank you.
Alex Avelar the Bulova Chronograph you own is nice watch, water resistance to 30 meters. Diameter: 42mm, Thickness: 9. 5mm, Band width: 20mm. Besides the Chronograph functionality it has a Date indicator. Power by a Quartz movement, 30m of water resistant ( don’t dive on it or go to the pool with it) this watch is intended to a someone of a dress watch. Mineral crystal so be careful! Overall it’s a good watch. Very nice 👍
The Time Collector thank you! You have given me a lot of information and I appreciate it!
I own a Marine Bulova, rose gold.
I love it - the watch looks great from wearing jeans and a shirt up to successfully complementing a suit.
The rose gold goes well with my skin tone and it's masculent yet refined design looks better than higher brands costing tens of thousands of dollars
I have 4 precisionists too and one Automatic. Love the movement the presence the whole technology history behind them. So amazing... as I love my Navihawk ATs.
Cool!, navihawk its a cool watch! My friend just got the new blue angles edition, very cool indeed
@@TheTimeCollector yeah I have that one and the all silver. Amazing watches.
@@502Loco no doubt
I have a Bulova Sutton and Marnie Star. I would perfer sapphire crystals but the mineral crystal has held up very well. I will probably be adding a Bulova Grammy soon. I'm in love with the gummetal grey one.
I have a small collect the includes a junk metal Steelers watch. A digital Gameboy one. Tissot T touch gen 1 and 2. Hamilton pocket watch that has been in the family for 120 years. Also cool looking clear watch from temu. It's absolutely is a flaming pile of crap. But it looks cool. Collect what you like and not what others tell you to like.
I own a Bulova 1942 Senator watch past on, from family. I don't know when it was last serviced or if it ever was. but I wear it from time to time. Wind it up with the greatest of care and it still keeps perfect time for 8hrs if not wound up on 8hrs it starts to lose a minuet on the hour. I will be having it serviced. When I can afford it. I can say that this.If I had the choice to buy a high presision beutiful modern watch of the highest quality.I Would certainly choose a Bulova watch.♥
Wow that’s a nice looking watch you got there bud, take good care of it! Service it whenever you can! Thank you for sharing !
I like Bulova watch designs. Most of the time, the only way to compare an inexpensive watch with a luxury brand is under the microscope.
Indeed my friend! Good comment 👍
I have two bulovas-an a 15,and a presisionist chrono with a rotating bezel,both unique,and both in my rotation,along with my swiss auto chronos,and auto divers-bulova makes nice peices
Nicely done Mate! ✔
I love Bulova watches. I also like EQS, and Seiko watches.
I also have one Movado watch.
In total, I have 27 watches.
That's pretty cool! I currently have 40 watches and trying to downsize. But don't know what to seek yet hahah
As a watch guy, I have far "nicer" watches than my Bulova Precisionist. However, I love the Bulova its big, the dial is cool with white carbon fiber parts. It is a quartz movement that sweeps like my Swiss automatics. I know that Bulova is owned by Citizen which that and the Seiko and Orient brands I always recommend to people who want a good watch without paying a great deal of money. I tend to favor Bulova "designs" over their Citizen cousins and feel like they just seem to be a small step up in quality.
My first watch was a Caravelle Modern diamond accent minimilist. its a $150 watch and i love it to this day! It helped turn me onto watches in the first place.
I just brought one for 150. I have all brands.. Kenneth Cole, Biden, Forsinning , Casio Nautica , Bulova amd Tommy
Pretty cool, as long as you are happy that's all it matters
I own three watches, and two of them are Belovas (the third is a cheap smartwatch). I believe there are only three types of people who own Rolex watches:
1) Rich people who don't think $7,000-$20,000 is a lot of money, and are afraid their rich friends will make fun of them for *_not_* having a Rolex
2) People who aren't rich, but want other people to think they're rich for some reason
3) Collectors/investors who treat watches like financial assets, and don't actually wear them
I just want a beautiful bracelet that tells me what time it is, but won't get me mugged. So Belova it is.
The bulova moon watch makes the speedmaster feel like a toy had both sold the speedmaster. Yeah..
zzxxenith honestly the only reason why I haven’t bought the speedy is because I own this Moon pilot. At the moment I’m waiting on my AD for a Submariner, after that I’ll think about the Speedy.
Not to mention the Moonwatch is so common. Hardly special anymore.
The curve watch is amazing. I agree with you that you should buy what makes you happy. I never had any bulova but ended up getting a marine star, beautiful watch..nice movement and very attractive.
You do you!
Absolutely my friend, enjoy that Marine Star, I have a few bulova reviews, check then out when you can, I'll appreciate the sub