Preliminary identification

Bulova Two-Tone Quartz Dress Watch, c.1990s

Photo reference

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Overview

A classic 'executive' style wristwatch featuring a two-tone stainless steel and gold-plated finish with a distinctive Roman numeral bezel.

Story

Joseph Bulova opened his first jewelry shop in New York in 1875, but his true legacy was born from an obsession with standardization and precision.

Maker / Origin

Founded by a Czech immigrant, Bulova is a titan of American horology known for its relentless innovation, including the creation of the world’s first fully electronic watch, the Accutron.

Condition & Value

The watch appears to be in very good cosmetic condition with minimal wear to the gold plating on the bracelet links. The crystal looks clear, and the original presentation box is well-preserved. It likely requires a battery replacement to be functional; the value assumes the movement is in working order.

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Market Analysis

Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.

Value Drivers

▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact

Concerns

▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues

Best Venue

Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.

Comparable Sales

5 comps

Regional auction

· Jun 2024

Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.

$1,280

SOLD

Dealer archive

· Mar 2024

Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.

$1,450

SOLD

Marketplace sale

· Jan 2024

Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.

$980

SOLD

Estate platform

· Oct 2023

Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.

$1,150

SOLD

Auction result

· Aug 2023

Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.

$1,375

SOLD