Sep 8 2010
Mens Bulova Watches: An Alluring Wristwatch For The Times
Founded in 1875 by a Romanian immigrant, Joseph Bulova, the Bulova Watch Company has risen to become an icon of American ingenuity and craftsmanship. Bulova watches have evolved from the traditional pocket watch of the early 20th century, to the first self-winding wristwatch of the 20th century. It was awarded to Charles Lindbergh when he soloed across the Atlantic and it has even landed on the moon! Wherever American history was being made, you could find a Bulova men’s watches!
No one can dispute the excellent reputation of the Bulova Watch Company and the brand recognition of their name. Perfecting the art of time keeping by introducing dramatic new watch works, they simply redefined the art of watch making. Today Bulova watches can be found in stores and bazaars around the world.
Over the years the Bulova watch portfolio has expanded to include solutions for timekeeping needs. Incorporating 130 years of watch making expertise with the changing needs of society, they were able to provide a menu of options for individual tastes, lifestyles and budgets. From simple but accurate wristwatches used in World War I to exquisite jeweled pieces, the watch was transformed from a useful tool to a beautiful piece of jewelry.
One line in the portfolio is the Accutron. Designed with a contemporary feel and sophisticated styling, the Accutron was developed in the 60′s and has the ability to maintain accuracy within 2 seconds per day. The first watch to use electronics to keep time, it is the most amazing enhancement in timekeeping history since the wristwatch. This watch had no springs to break and it is operated with electronic batteries. President Lyndon Johnson was so enamored with this watch, that he declared it to be a Gift of State and presented it to visiting dignitaries.
The Accutron was certified by the railroad industry as the watch to be worn by all railroad personnel. This was due to its amazing accuracy in time keeping. NASA, the National Space Agency, used the Accutron technology into their space computers, using it in 46 missions to outer space. And Air Force One would only allow Accutron watches to be installed in the President’s airplane.
In 1969 the Accutron watch movements were part of the Apollo 11 moon landing. It was this equipment that was left behind in the Sea of Tranquility on the moon that transmitted data back to earth for many years. These transmissions provided vital data to our scientists back on Earth.
Joseph Bulova never imagined that his early watches would lead to a clock whose internal workings were directed by signals sent from orbiting satellites. In 1968, the first in the world public clock was installed atop a skyscraper in Mexico. The Mexican President took great pride in this event. A clock run from space! What an achievement.
From the mind and hands of a young Bohemian immigrant to the history books, Bulova mens watches have moved along with America’s history. From the wars in Europe to the moon, from the railroads to satellites, the Bulova men’s watch has made a difference in our cultural and scientific lives. Setting many firsts along the way, Bulova is a symbol of American craftsmanship and innovation.
