Bulova Watch Company

Place: Queens

Born: 1875

Biography:

Bulova is an American timepiece manufacturing company that was founded in 1875 and has been owned by Japanese multinational conglomerate Citizen Watch Co. since 2008. The company makes watches, clocks and accessories, and it is based in New York City. Bulova started as a small jewelry shop in New York City around 1875, and began producing table clocks and pocket watches in 1911. In 1912, Joseph Bulova launched his first plant dedicated entirely to the production of watches. Bulova is known for its technological innovation and for adapting to the changing needs of customers and the evolving trends of the market.