5 Best Bulova Watches to Gift Him This Valentine’s Day — From Elevated Gold Styles to Everyday Pieces
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If you’re searching for a Valentine’s Day gift for that special man in your life, you know it isn’t always a straightforward process. Unless he’s put in a definite request, it can be hard to know exactly what to get. The gift should be sentimental, of course, but you also want it to be something he’ll actually use. Not to mention, it’ll be more meaningful if it’s an item he wouldn’t normally buy for himself.
Don’t worry, though, we have the answer to this conundrum: Get him a classic watch, specifically a watch from Bulova. An American watch company with a nearly 150-year history, Bulova’s timepieces marry function with sophistication, and a large number of its luxury watches are under $1,000. While you could spend hours carefully scrolling through Bulova’s site, debating which style would be the best, Feb. 14 will be here before you know it. To save you time, we carefully researched and compiled a list of the best Bulova watches to gift this Valentine’s Day — or for any special occasion. Plus, for a limited time, you’ll receive a complimentary Bluetooth speaker with any $500+ purchase.
Keep reading to discover our top picks from Bulova.
Marine Star Series B, $420 (was $525) at Bulova 
Take one look at the photos and the five-star reviews of the Marine Star Series B, and you’ll immediately get a sense of its broad appeal. “I can’t tell you the amount of compliments I’ve gotten on it in the short amount of time that I’ve had it,” says one shopper. Another, who noted they’ve been “collecting watches for the last 60 years,” deemed this battery-powered style their “favorite.” The silver-tone stainless steel, complemented by a blue dial and flat mineral case, is neutral enough to serve as an everyday timepiece, but it still stands out from more standard watches. And if you need one more reason to invest in this accessory, note that it’s currently marked down from $525 to $420 — a steal for a watch with this many amazing features (including a six-hand calendar chronograph).
Marine Star Series C, $520 (was $650) at Bulova 
If you’re searching for a true showstopper, look no further than the Marine Star Series C. According to one owner — who highlighted how the “amazing dial treatment shapes or bends the contacting light” — it’s a “piece of art worn on the wrist.” This description can be attributed to the stainless steel and rose gold-tone accents of the watch, as well as the real star of the show: the deep blue dial and its dazzling hands and markers. The different hues and materials certainly create a statement piece, but the watch is designed in a way that feels balanced and versatile. It could easily be worn more casually to the office or for a more dressed-up occasion, like a wedding or black-tie affair.
Sutton Classic, $476 (was $595) at Bulova 
The Sutton Classic is sophistication at its finest. With its gold-tone stainless steel screw-back case, brown leather strap, and skeletonized (meaning the inner self-winding workings are exposed) three-hand dial, the watch is a timeless wardrobe staple that can be appreciated by a wide range of styles. Many reviewers share how they’re not only impressed by its appearance but also by its fit and performance. One noted how it “fits nicely on [their] wrist without feeling bulky,” and another credited its “great precision” as one of the reasons they gave the accessory a five-star review. Since this model is mechanical, it’s technically water-resistant up to 30 meters; still, the wearer should avoid unnecessary exposure to moisture.
Hack Watch, $340 (was $425) at Bulova 
If the man you’re shopping for prefers subtlety in his accessories, consider the Hack Watch. On sale for $340 (marked down from $425), the automatic timepiece was inspired by the brand’s military heritage and has a decidedly vintage feel. Its appearance is largely defined by the black leather NATO strap, stainless steel case, and ivory dial, and one wearer described it as having a “simple and elegant design with an impressive presence on the wrist.” While it may be powered by the release of its wound spring, don’t let that intimate you. As Bulova notes, the “automatic mechanical movements have an oscillating weight that winds the spring with the motion of the wearer’s arm,” meaning the gift recipient will never have to purchase a battery to maintain the watch’s functionality.
Futuro Modern, $396 (was $495) at Bulova 
They say black goes with everything, and the Futuro Modern is a true testament to this theory. The watch’s black IP stainless steel case and bracelet are sleek and modern, but they’re certainly far from boring — especially when you take into account the three diamonds that sit atop the coordinating black dial. This particular style is also great for the man who appreciates a watch that doesn’t feature a ton of extra information. The three hands tell the time, and the calendar feature reveals the date. It’s simple, effective, and useful — the exact type of gift he’ll wear on repeat.
