All about Bulova: History: During the
early 20th century,
Bulova produced desk
and boudoir clocks and
pocket watches. The
company continued
making clocks but
switched to men's
wristwatches during
World War I, when the
convenience of men's
watches worn on the
wrist was more widely
realized. During the
Great Depression,
Bulova watches were
offered on a payment
plan. After World War
II, the company
established a
watchmaker school for
returning disabled
veterans. Features: American-made men's and women's watches of the pre-1950s shared similar movement characteristics. Bulova excelled in design, and its art deco-styled watches from the 1920s to the 1950s quickly became its signature style, with clean flowing lines, stepped ridges, black dials, art deco-style numerals and its Right Angle line, which tilted the watch on the wrist to the wearer's line of sight. Contemporary models: Most modern women's and men's Bulova watches are quartz, although a few are offered with automatic or mechanical movements. The BVA series features a 21-jewel automatic mechanical movement, a clear case-back to display the movement, stainless steel case and a mineral glass crystal. Bulova's Caravelle collection features entry-level, inexpensive pieces. Accutron function: Bulova helped usher in the quartz age by producing the Accutron in 1960. The Accutron watch uses a transistor, battery and tuning fork to replace the spring and balance wheel of traditional watches. These advanced watch parts produce a more accurate watch. More detailed information is available from here:
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