Bulova 1940
Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
jewel movement. Circa 1940's. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova watch on a
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Bulova in 14k white gold. Manual Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Ladies Wristwatch Art Deco Style with Diamonds
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bulova ladies Watch 33 pieces Total Diamonds 14 Karat 0.76 TDW 13 grams.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Deco Style, 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield by Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield / Bulova
STYLE / REFERENCE: "Curvex" Style / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with
Located in Long Beach, CA
-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Following the equestrian motif similar to that of Cartier and Hermes, and various jewelers around the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine refinement. The double snake chain ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Wrist Watch's / HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, original dials , serviced
By Benrus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Wrist Watch's including HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, Selling separately, PRICED PER WATCH. All three watch's have been cleaned and serviced,, running and keeping perfect time.Wo...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
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Vintage 1940s Gold-Plated Bulova Mechanical Watch
By Bulova
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well. It has aged and tarnished. Tiny scratches on the glass and watch case as shown, the dial is a bit tired as ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Bulova Military WWII-Era Chrome Watch, 1944
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Ref. 55478 Chrome watch with Black Dial with White Luminous
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Bulova Gilt Silver Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova gilt silver single-button chronograph wristwatch, circa 1940s. Boy's size 29mm x 40mm snap
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
10 Karat White Gold-Filled Vintage 1950’s Bulova Mechanical Watch
By Bulova
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage hand winding watch is working and ticking well however due to its age I cannot guarantee its time accuracy. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light scratch...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Bracelet, Circa 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova White Gold Academy Award Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial circa 1949
By Bulova
Located in Stamford, CT
Bulova 14k White Gold Academy Award Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial, circa 1949. 21-jewel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Lady's Rose Gold, Diamond and Ruby Retro Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Stepped-Link Bracelet. Watch Movement Made By Bulova, Fully Functional. The Diamonds Are Full Cut, Clean
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Bracelet from 1940
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in London, GB
Crafted during the 1940s, the Bulova 10k Rolled Gold Plate M3 Wristwatch boasts a champagne dial
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Gold Bulova Tank Watch
By Bulova
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Bulova Tank Watch
Bulova case has an elegant curve with wave like frame.
14K gold
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1940's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1940's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic watch was produced in the 1940's by the iconic house of Bulova
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Diamonds, Working
By Bulova
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 14kt White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Very Good Condition, 8 Diamonds of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful Vintage Bulova Globe World Time Brass Alarm Desk/Shelf Clock
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Vintage Bulova Globe World Time Brass Alarm Desk/Shelf Clock - This vintage desk or
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Desk Accessories
Art Deco Gents 10k GF Watch, Fully Serviced, by Bulova, c1940
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
/grey two-tone dial, just serviced ( Nov 2022) and ready to go. It has a 21-jewel Bulova 10AX with 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Bulova Military watch circa 1940
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova military BM brushed non reflective finish circa 1940's original matte black dial with
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Bulova Gold Rectangle Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, 21 X 36mm with scalloped sides. Silvered dial with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Bulova Rose Gilt Dress Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Rose Gilt round case wristwatch, 30 x 40mm, with extended "grasshopper" lugs, circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bulova Stainless Steel WWII-Era Military Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova stainless steel WWII-Era military-issue wristwatch. Brushed finish case with wide bezel and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova Rose Gilt Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gilt tonneau wristwatch, circa 1940s, with stepped rounded Art-Deco-style lugs and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Bulova WWII-Era Military Chrome Watch, 1944
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Chrome watch with Original Silver Dial with Light Brown Luminous
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Bulova Base Metal Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal military-style wristwatch, circa 1940s. 30 x 37mm diameter case with smooth bezel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Bulova Yellow Gold-Filled Excellency Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova yellow gold-filled Excellency model wristwatch, circa 1940s. Cushion case with engraved
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Base Metal Military-Issue Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal military-issue wristwatch, circa 1940s. Base metal non reflective case measuring
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model circa 1940s. Small vintage man’s tonneau shaped case
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Bulova Rose Gold Filled Elongated Curvex Style Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Rose Gold Filled Elongated Curvex Style Wristwatch circa 1940s. 20 X 46mm case with stepped
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Bulova Base Metal WWII Type-A Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal WWII type-A military watch, circa 1940s. Case measuring 32mm x 39mm with wide
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Bulova Yellow Gold Rectangular Diress Model Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14k yellow gold rectangular dress model wristwatch with faceted bezel, circa late 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Stainless Steel Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s medium size Bulova YGF manual wind dress model circa 1949. Featuring a 21 X 37mm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Barrel Lugs circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gold-filled rectangular wristwatch with barrel lugs, circa 1940s. 21 X 33mm. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Dress Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gold-filled stepped case square dress wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1940s, with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Rectangular Wristwatch with Flared Lugs circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gold-filled rectangular wristwatch with flared lugs, circa 1940s. A very pleasing
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bulova Base Metal WWII Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Base Metal WWII Wristwatch serial # A8364. 32 X 39mm case with screw down back and large
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Bulova Gold-Filled Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in Houston, TX
Bulova gold-filled wristwatch, circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bulova Rose Gilt Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova rose gilt rectangular wristwatch, circa 1940s, salmon-colored dial with raised dots, printed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Bulova WWII-Era Military Watch, 1940s
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Chrome watch with Original Black Dial with Light Brown Luminous
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Bulova Base Metal WWII-Era Military Wristwatch circa 1942
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal WWII-era military-issue wristwatch, circa 1942. With original patinaed dial with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
1940s Vintage 10 Karat Gold Filled Bulova Wristwatch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
1940’s Vintage 10K Gold Filled Bulova Wristwatch.
This watch is working and running well. The dial
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gold-Plated Vintage 1940s Bulova Watch Co. Wristwatch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Vintage watch is working and ticking well.
Visible scratch on the middle of top glass and some marks on the dial.
Please study the images carefully as form part of the descrip...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Bulova Rectangular Curved Rolled Gold and Stainless Steel Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
Bulova rectangular curved 10K rolled gold plated and stainless steel wristwatch, rectangular bronze
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
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By Bulova Watch Company
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Bulova 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact bulova 1940 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Gold-filled. Making the right choice when shopping for a bulova 1940 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a bulova 1940 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulova Watch Company and Bulova are consistently popular. While most can agree that any bulova 1940 from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a single cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a bulova 1940, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
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On average, a bulova 1940 at 1stDibs sells for $1,070, while they’re typically $254 on the low end and $5,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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