Item Report
Bulova Modernist Stainless Steel Ladies' Wristwatch
By: Bulova
Style: Modernist Wristwatch
Origin: United States
Materials: Stainless steel, mineral glass (likely), quartz movement
Age: circa 1998–2005
Condition: Very Good (visible surface wear, some scratches, untested movement, not officially graded)
Value: $30–$60 USD at auction
Maker's Marks / Writing: Dial marked 'Bulova'; small text at 6 o’clock may indicate model or serial reference but is not fully legible in image.
Date: 2025-06-13 11:40:37.441910
Description:
This is a ladies' wristwatch manufactured by Bulova, featuring a modernist, asymmetrical stainless steel case and integrated bracelet. The watch face has a minimalist black dial with batons and dots as hour markers and silver-tone hands, giving it a sleek contemporary look. Bulova is a well-known American watch brand that often melds stylish design with practical quartz movements. The overall aesthetic and size suggest a production period from the late 1990s to early 2000s.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A well-designed late 20th-century Bulova ladies' wristwatch. Its minimalist and modernist styling makes it still attractive today, though it is a relatively common model on the secondary market. The value is modest but it is an example of Bulova's accessible dress watches.
Individual Images:
- Single image provided focuses on the front dial and case
- showing recognizable Bulova logo and style. Surface scratches and typical wear visible on case
- no detailed images of the case back or movement for further confirmation.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation supplied.
Condition:
Very Good (visible surface wear, some scratches, untested movement, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 98%
The Bulova logo, recognizable design language, and typical material usage make the identification highly confident. Small uncertainties persist regarding the precise model without a case back or reference number visible.
Authenticity Score: 92%
Details such as the Bulova branding, case finish, and overall construction are characteristic of genuine Bulova quartz watches; minor wear and lack of reference view slightly reduce certainty.
Image Memory Note
Modern Bulova ladies' wristwatch with black minimalist dial and stainless steel case/bracelet; appears late 1990s to early 2000s.
Keywords
Bulova, wristwatch, modernist, ladies watch, stainless steel, American, 1990s, quartz
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