1960's Bulova gold watch for sale

[leonardo]

A friend of mine needs to sell this watch. I've noticed a number of FPN members are into collectible timepieces so hope y'all don't mind my posting this here.

 

If any of you are Bulova collectors and would like add'l info on this watch -or- if you know of a forum where I may be able to find Bulova collectors, please email me at MEDPAD<at>YAHOO<dot>COM. I am trying to find out how much this watch is worth + potential buyers.

 

Thank you!

 

Mark

Edited December 12, 2007 by leonardo

[Hoarder68]

A friend of mine needs to sell this watch. I've noticed a number of FPN members are into collectible timepieces so hope y'all don't mind my posting this here.

 

If any of you are Bulova collectors and would like add'l info on this watch -or- if you know of a forum where I may be able to find Bulova collectors, please email me at MEDPAD<at>YAHOO<dot>COM. I am trying to find out how much this watch is worth + potential buyers.

 

Thank you!

 

Mark

There are many gold Bulova watches. I could tell you more if You had posted a couple of pictures. many of them are worth no more than the gold value of the case.

[Nick A]

Post a photo. Way to many possible models it could be. Condition is important. Unless it's a Accutron, or has funky bizarre retro styling, I'm guessing it's going to be a run of the mill $100 gold watch.

[telltime]

There are many possibilities when it comes to Bulova...

 

Accutron model 214s command a premium. This watch also has many models and metals (18K, 14K, GF, and Stainless). Models run from Astronaut and Spaceview to something with a dial and they also carry different shapes (lug styles, case patterns, etc.)

 

That's just the 214s, not to mention other Accutrons.

 

Then there are mechanical ones. Old tanks, round, and again you get into metal contents (ex. pink gold vs. yellow gold, 18K/14K/GF, etc.)

 

Basically, it's like everyone else is stating, w/out a picture it's impossible to tell.

 

I have personally sold Bulova's ranging from $50 - over $2,000. A simple, round, GF watch might bring even less than $50. But if it's a 214 Accutron Spaceview in 18K, then your talking big bucks...

[leonardo]

There are many possibilities when it comes to Bulova...

 

Accutron model 214s command a premium. This watch also has many models and metals (18K, 14K, GF, and Stainless). Models run from Astronaut and Spaceview to something with a dial and they also carry different shapes (lug styles, case patterns, etc.)

 

That's just the 214s, not to mention other Accutrons.

 

Then there are mechanical ones. Old tanks, round, and again you get into metal contents (ex. pink gold vs. yellow gold, 18K/14K/GF, etc.)

 

Basically, it's like everyone else is stating, w/out a picture it's impossible to tell.

 

I have personally sold Bulova's ranging from $50 - over $2,000. A simple, round, GF watch might bring even less than $50. But if it's a 214 Accutron Spaceview in 18K, then your talking big bucks...

 

 

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR INPUT!

I posted here because my friend was misinformed by a local jeweler that his Bulova was "an heirloom time piece... with a solid gold case... worth $1000-$3000." I had hoped to find some Bulova experts here on the Forum to help him get better info and to potentially sell the watch quickly. I greatly appreciate the three of you that stepped forward.

 

Update: Late yesterday we learned that the jeweler knew nothing about watches! A second opinion from a local watch person educated my friend that his is as you three suspected: a run of the mill, gold fill Bulova watch worth about $100.

 

Thanks again,

 

MD