1988 Bulova Mini Gold Grandfather Clock with Moonphase Dial - COA

$192.00
A petite 1980s Bulova gold-tone miniature “grandfather” clock with a working moonphase style quartz insert. The tall column case, scrolled pediment, and glazed window over the faux pendulum give it the look of a full-size longcase clock shrunken for a desk, bookshelf, or curio cabinet.

This example is dated 1988 on the base and houses a genuine Bulova moonphase insert that’s been freshly serviced with a new battery and tested for accurate timekeeping. At just over 4 inches tall and made of solid-feeling metal, it has that dense, luxe 1980s executive-desk vibe.

📚 Historical Context

Bulova spent the late 1970s - 1980s expanding beyond wristwatches into branded executive desk and novelty clocks. These small metal “grandfather” clocks were popular corporate gifts and catalog pieces, borrowing classical longcase silhouettes and pairing them with reliable Japanese quartz movements.

The moonphase dial on this model leans into that era’s love of traditional complications, giving you the look of a full-size longcase with a celestial dial, scaled down for a desktop.

✨ Condition Notes

- Gold-tone metal case in very good vintage condition with light surface scratching under close inspection.
- Dial is clean; crystal clear with no major chips or cracks.
- Faux pendulum window is intact and bright.
- Base retains original felt pad and factory label: “B0553 © 1988 Bulova Corp – Japan.”
- Back of the head still has the original jeweler’s handwritten price sticker (dated 8-91, marked $210.00), a fun bit of provenance you can keep for display or carefully remove if you prefer a cleaner look.
- Battery compartment is clean with a fresh battery installed.
- Quartz movement tested, ticking, and keeping time at the time of listing.
- Decorative moonphase dial: the night-sky display is purely ornamental rather than a true lunar indicator, which means you get all the romantic “moonphase” look with none of the hassle of setting it.
- Independently authenticated by Authenticate First as a genuine Bulova collectible; a printed copy of the authentication certificate will be included with your purchase.

📏 Measurements (approximate)

Height: ~4.25 in
Width (at base): ~1.6 in
Depth: ~1.6 in

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.
A petite 1980s Bulova gold-tone miniature “grandfather” clock with a working moonphase style quartz insert. The tall column case, scrolled pediment, and glazed window over the faux pendulum give it the look of a full-size longcase clock shrunken for a desk, bookshelf, or curio cabinet.

This example is dated 1988 on the base and houses a genuine Bulova moonphase insert that’s been freshly serviced with a new battery and tested for accurate timekeeping. At just over 4 inches tall and made of solid-feeling metal, it has that dense, luxe 1980s executive-desk vibe.

📚 Historical Context

Bulova spent the late 1970s - 1980s expanding beyond wristwatches into branded executive desk and novelty clocks. These small metal “grandfather” clocks were popular corporate gifts and catalog pieces, borrowing classical longcase silhouettes and pairing them with reliable Japanese quartz movements.

The moonphase dial on this model leans into that era’s love of traditional complications, giving you the look of a full-size longcase with a celestial dial, scaled down for a desktop.

✨ Condition Notes

- Gold-tone metal case in very good vintage condition with light surface scratching under close inspection.
- Dial is clean; crystal clear with no major chips or cracks.
- Faux pendulum window is intact and bright.
- Base retains original felt pad and factory label: “B0553 © 1988 Bulova Corp – Japan.”
- Back of the head still has the original jeweler’s handwritten price sticker (dated 8-91, marked $210.00), a fun bit of provenance you can keep for display or carefully remove if you prefer a cleaner look.
- Battery compartment is clean with a fresh battery installed.
- Quartz movement tested, ticking, and keeping time at the time of listing.
- Decorative moonphase dial: the night-sky display is purely ornamental rather than a true lunar indicator, which means you get all the romantic “moonphase” look with none of the hassle of setting it.
- Independently authenticated by Authenticate First as a genuine Bulova collectible; a printed copy of the authentication certificate will be included with your purchase.

📏 Measurements (approximate)

Height: ~4.25 in
Width (at base): ~1.6 in
Depth: ~1.6 in

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.