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Bulova Watches
Bulova watches were first founded and created by the The Bulova Corporation in 1875 by Joseph Bulova. At the time, its headquarters were located in New York City, on Maiden Lane. In 1911, desk clocks, boudoirs, and pocket watches were produced and manufactured. In 1919, the men’s line of jeweled wristwatches were created, followed by a line of ladies’ wristwatches, as well as diamond ones. Later, during the First World War, wristwatches were distributed to the military. Soon enough, America began running on “Bulova time”. The first radio and television commercials were aired by Bulova, and the phrase “Bulova time” was implemented as a way of portraying the exactness of Bulova time, and its indispensable role in American society. Bulova watches were issued to the military, for aircraft purposes and professional use. After WWII, the Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking was founded and opened. In the 50’s, the first electronic watch was created, dubbed the Accutron. The Accutron had been so successful, that it gave way to space technology, and the company was even asked to produce computers for NASA. Bulova watches became very successful, and were used to keep time for Air Force One, and became crucial to the U.S. Olympic Team as well. Bulova watches are known for their endurance, immense precision, and advanced technology. They are created to be anti-magnetic, shock-resistant, as well as scratch-resistant. There are numerous different styles and models, including the Caravelle, the Career Segment, the Classic Segment, the Fashion Segment, the Sport Segment, and the Accutron. Styles vary from the sporty look, to the exquisitely elegant and chic ones.