The Superior Craft of Bulova Grandfather Clocks

Bulova is one of the many watch companies who were into the creation of special timepieces. They made Bulova grandfather clocks, Bulova wall clocks, Bulova pocket watches, and Bulova wristwatches. As the Bulova Watch Company, they have gained a marvelous and remarkable reputation in the watch industry over a century. But the company did not start out big just like most companies. In fact, the Bulova Watch Company also had modest beginnings. The company was founded by Joseph Bulova, a humble man who happened to open a small jewelry shop in Maiden Lane of New York City in the year 1875.

Grandfather’s Collection

The owner and founder of Bulova grandfather clocks was not an American but a Czechoslovakian immigrant who had an easy time progressing in his U.S. business. It was in 1911 when he began to manufacture table and bedroom clocks and grandfather clocks. A company known to build and innovate and considered as the industry leader in clock making technology, Bulova grandfather clocks were also built with a mix of age-old craftsmanship and new age technology. They were patterned and handcrafted after the grandfather clocks that were made in Canada. Depending on the design and style of the Bulova clock and a few requested optional extras, their estimated manufacture lead time ranges from five to eight weeks, all exceptionally hand-crafted to suit your orders. Hence, it is understood that any made-to-order grandfather clocks from Bulova cannot be returned and are non-cancelable. All their items carry the Bulova warranty of two years.

Grandfather Clocks’ Movement

All Bulova grandfather clocks have been employed with the German’s design, the Hermle movement. It is considered accurate, reliable, and has superior quality design. The layout of this movement is popular that you will see this in the wall, mantel, and floor clocks, too. The reliability of this movement is proven to be seven or eight times better than the other movements used by competitors. Both the Bulova clock and its Hermle movement are made to order because the movements should not be put to stock.

The Craft of Bulova

Bulova grandfather clocks are either made of these quality woods like the American red oak, Pennsylvania cherry, or maple. Usually, the process of selecting the wood to be used and the other preparations that need to happen at the factory makes sure that the final product would expose the real characteristics of the wood that was used. The company ensures that the wood finish will project a high-caliber, hand-made quality of an authentic Bulova product. There is more to its quality wood. Each and every Bulova grandfather clocks are also hand assembled one at a time in every step of its creation until completed by the finest cabinet makers. They do not follow the assembly line fashion. Instead, the installation of the hardware and the accessories are done one grandfather clock at a time. The finishing touches also have its traditional craft providing art for the clock’s cabinet.