In 1875, a young Czech immigrant named Joseph Bulova set up shop in New York
City, and a legendary American watch brand was born. Bulova was trained as a
jeweler, and his expertise carried over into his watchmaking career, which began
around 1911 with boudoir clocks and pocket watches, and soon evolved to include
what was then one of the latest and most fashionable technological innovations:
the wristwatch.
Bulova introduced its first line of wristwatches in 1919. The company grew and
prospered, and soon early radio and television ads were declaring, "America runs
on Bulova time." In the 1950s, continuing its legacy of innovation, Bulova
introduced Accutron, the first electronic watch, and the first breakthrough in
timekeeping technology in over 300 years. The Accutron timing mechanism was
later adapted for use by NASA computers and a Bulova timer was even placed on
the moon to control transmissions of data. Bulova timepieces have kept official
time aboard Air Force One and have also served as official timepieces for U.S.
Olympic teams.
Today, Bulova maintains its tradition of excellence in technology and design,
offering a diverse collection of beautiful precision timepieces for every
occasion.
