How Much is My Bulova Watch Worth?

Timepieces come and go. Fads and fashion dictate what to wear for a timepiece and when. The name brands and designers all have pinnacle time pieces that will always be in fashion. A Bulova watch, almost any Bulova watch, is classic and, pardon the pun, timeless. Whereas time pieces do not always keep their original worth, they can still bring in a nice price.

Whether antique or fairly new, a Bulova watch has value. Bulova watches can range from $100 to over $1,000. The worth depends on several different things that all need to be acknowledged before the value is determined. To make sure that a Bulova watch is the real deal, look for the name. On the face of the watch or engraved on the metal casing on the back, the name Bulova appears on the watch.

• Since the late 1940s Bulova has printed a type of serial number on the backs of their watches. Either a two digit number or a letter and a number will signify when the watch was made. Bulova has several different manufacturers. Accutron, Caravelle and Marine Star are all made by Bulova. Two-tone dials, Arabic numbers and a separate secondhand dial all denote a Bulova watch made before the 1950s.


• The movement the watch has can also reveal when the watch was made and from what collection. Do some research. Information on Bulova watches can be found almost everywhere. There is even a website devoted to these timepieces, their worth, and their luxury.


• Jewelers who specialize in watches can have very exact information about all types of Bulova timepieces. Find an expert on the subject take a look at what is there.  Bulova has been around for generations and some time pieces are considered family heirlooms. The monetary value is just a number for those who hold these items on a sentimental pedestal.