[markpetersonii]

I am trying to get an honest opinion about Bulova watches. I have searched through the watch forums and read a ton of threads on here, but every time Bulova is brought up it kind of gets skipped over. Now, I suppose I could take that as a bad thing because it was ignored, but I'd rather hear actual input.

The reason I am bringing this up is because I am looking at a Bulova automatic movement watch that I can get for a very good price (around 55% off).

Thank you in advance and please be brutally honest.

 

[LaEnana]

I think like Movado, Bulova's designs are stuck in the 80's. If you look at secondary market they really don't hold their value. The one you posted is cool but I would look for a gently used one or ask one of the dealers on here rather than pay full retail.

All that being said, if you like it buy it.

 

[H J]

At that price point, you're buying for aesthetics. It will tell time just fine. If you like it, buy it.

 

[blairtolar]

Biggest down side is resale. If you're planning on keeping it, buy it. 55% back is t bad for new. Like HJ said, it'll keep good time.

 

[A*aron]

my wife bought me this one...It's probably one of the most expensive Bulovas I've seen and I don't know or want to know what she paid for it but it's probably my favorite watch because it was a thoughtful gift, it looks great, has a nice movement, and makes a great sound. I've never had any issues with it and obviously not concerned with resale since it was a gift. Not sure if this helps but as said above at this price point I'm not sure resale would be a big concern

 

[Mi Car Lvr]

I have 2 bulova's that were given to me as christmas gifts. We have a family friend who works at a jewelry store so I know the gift giver prob got them at cost + 5-10%. I'd like to have a nicer watch, but for a few hundred dollars, they are nice. I've never had a problem with either of them. Sorry for poor internet pics, but those are the two I own.

 

[markpetersonii]

Well, I decided to get it. It "retails" for $499.99 and I paid about $290 with shipping and everything. Still a decent price and I like the way it looks. We'll see how it looks on me when it comes in.

Thank you for the feedback everyone!

 

[CamelJockey]

I own a Bulova Precisionist, I love it. It retails for $800 but my sister works at a jewelry store, so I got it for only $300

 

[markpetersonii]

Either the bezel is huge or your wrist is tiny! haha Looks good, but it busy for my taste.

 

[markpetersonii]

Well, I'm a bit confused by this whole situation...

I have been expecting a phone call from the store that it would be dropped off at so that I could pick it up and I haven't received one yet, so I started to worry. I checked my order online and low and behold, apparently I never ordered the watch. My credit card shows no purchase, my account with the store shows no purchase. Apparently, after I typed in my card info on the site, I closed the page and never bought the watch...

The worst part is, the watch is sold out. Now I have to start searching for another one that I may like.

 

[markpetersonii]

Well, I'm a bit confused by this whole situation...

I have been expecting a phone call from the store that it would be dropped off at so that I could pick it up and I haven't received one yet, so I started to worry. I checked my order online and low and behold, apparently I never ordered the watch. My credit card shows no purchase, my account with the store shows no purchase. Apparently, after I typed in my card info on the site, I closed the page and never bought the watch...

The worst part is, the watch is sold out. Now I have to start searching for another one that I may like.

Well, we can all totally disregard this comment... There was a huge mis-understanding and I ended up getting the watch. I am very happy with it and I am glad I got to get it. It's a step into another expensive hobby. Hooray.

 

[In AWD We Trust]

Nice.

I sport a Bulova precisionist Campton.

Love it as a daily watch.

 

[adanmtxt1]

My parents gave me Bulova dress watch when I was a child; it's such a petit watch I haven't worn it in years, but it has a funny design with an intermediate lug between the two standard lugs. I'll try to remember to pull it out tomorrow and get a pic, perhaps get the battery replaced.

edit: just checked my watch box and it's not there, so it's squirreled away somewhere from when we moved this summer. It'll turn up... some day...

 

[Hybrid]

Now to wait to see it in the classified

 

[Terminator]

There is nothing wrong with a Bulova watch for it's price range. I put it pretty much in the same category as a Citizen watch. They are usually well built and durable. I look at them as a "stepping stone" into more higher end watches Before you know it, you'll start looking at maybe an Oris, then Omega, Breitling, IWC, Rolex, etc lol

 

[markpetersonii]

Now to wait to see it in the classified

BECK! I knew you'd be on here with that comment!

There is nothing wrong with a Bulova watch for it's price range. I put it pretty much in the same category as a Citizen watch. They are usually well built and durable. I look at them as a "stepping stone" into more higher end watches Before you know it, you'll start looking at maybe an Oris, then Omega, Breitling, IWC, Rolex, etc lol

HA Start? I've been looking for years. I just see this as my jump into the watch hobby. I so many expensive hobbies...

 

[markpetersonii]

Thar it be!

 

[BeyondeXtReMe]

I have a few Bulova precisionist's, Love them, great for daily use, I wouldnt buy a Bulova unless it's a precisionist as I totally love the sweeping 2nd hand.