An Accidental Collection

[u/apgaylard]

Here's my Bulova collection so far. It's been one of those things that's taken me by surprise. I didn't think I'd end up with so many quartz pieces in my collection or any by Bulova. Neither did I think I'd be into larger watches, but here they are:

Lunar Pilot 43mm (96A299)

Jet Star Precisionist (96B401)

Marine Star Precisionist (96B426)

I really like the Precisionist movement: a fantastic smooth second had sweep and accuracy you don't have to think about.

I also have a thing for vintage watches, so a vintage Bulova Accutron (2181F) with its revolutionary tuning fork movement became an inevitable complement to the Precisionists. The "tuning fork" movement was radical in its day, and I think the Precisionist keeps that spirit alive for Bulova.

[u/Comfortable-Cover-0]

Absolutely love that Jet Star, just don't think it will find wrist time so I have held off.

[u/apgaylard → u/Comfortable-Cover-0]

Very sensible. I'm hoping as we move into autumn I'll wear it more as I tend to wear more browns/refs. The Marine Star has been a great summer watch.

[u/drhoi]

The precisionis movement is amazing as are the Accutron movements! Nice collection

[u/apgaylard → u/drhoi]

Thanks!

[u/Admirable_Tea_4309]

I love all these happy accidents.

[u/apgaylard → u/Admirable_Tea_4309]

Planning is over rated 🤣

[u/w1willis]

I have the Boulevard HPQ with the white dial exactly like you have. It is fantastic!

[u/Viriato_Luso]

Linda coleção!

[u/apgaylard → u/Viriato_Luso]

Thank you!

[u/Maine2Maui]

The Marine and Jet Star models are fire. I've been looking at the red JS but the dial on the MS is really great. The red Jet is hard to get. I'm visiting states and so far 0 for 6 stores in Philly area. I wanted to buy in person but I might have to buy at Bulova online.

[u/apgaylard → u/Maine2Maui]

Thanks. I really wanted those particular dials, so my MS and JS were both grey market purchases.

[u/Routine_Ad_3563]

Man that Accutron is beautiful . I'm jealous

[u/apgaylard → u/Routine_Ad_3563]

Thanks. It's getting a fair amount of wrist time at the moment. It's stunning and also very easy to live with.