Bulla is a brand we have not encountered before, but this one had to come home with us!  Model reference 258.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

While there is no database for Bulla watches, we do know the movement watch in production circa 1960.  The Universal Geneve Polerouter was first introduced in 1954, and this watch looks to have taken a lot of styling clues from that model.  Bulla was first founded in 1903 in Biel, Switzerland.

CONDITION

When you get a watch presented to you from a brand you do not know there are some simple checks to do.  First is do you like it – sounds obvious but it is true.  Second is condition – is it working well, and cosmetically undamaged.  Third is the details and the quality – and this Bulla passed all three tests easily.  If you like the looks of a Universal Geneve Polerouter then you should like this – it is not an exact copy of the Genta designed watch, but there are obvious similarities with the turned bombe lugs and the chapter ring on the dial.  Condition is good overall, with no real case damage but some patina on the dial.   Quality can be vouched for too, and we are talking about the quality of production here.  The case is all stainless steel, and the crown is signed with a B for Bulla.  You have a screw on case back rather than clip on, and behind it is a 30 jewel version of the AS1701 automatic movement with semi quick set date which is working well.  Ranfft movement database questions if the 30 jewel version of this movement was reserved only for Rado watches, but here is evidence at least one other brand had specified them.  It even has Bulla on the oscillating weight, and every time you alter a part to brand it it costs money.  The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  36.7 mm

Width without crown  34.5 mm

Between lugs  18.5 mm

Lug to lug length  44.0 mm

Case Thickness  10.0 mm

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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