Bulova Tony Bennett 97B236 Watch

Bulova Tony Bennett 97B236 Watch

The Bulova Tony Bennett 97B236 is a quartz watch with a rectangular stainless steel case with gold-tone finish, 32 x 43 mm and 7 mm thick, a silver dial and a matching bracelet. It houses the Bulova 9U13 calibre, with hours, minutes, seconds and date functions, a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment and 3 ATM (30 metres) water resistance.

This model is part of Bulova's collaboration with the Tony Bennett Foundation and the We Are All Here initiative. Two personal details of the singer run through the piece: Tony Bennett's signature engraved on the case back and the seconds hand counterweight, whose shape reproduces his characteristic pocket square. They are not generic decorations: they are direct references to the artist, and you only see them if you look at the case back or follow the seconds hand with your eyes.

The rectangular case, the gold-tone finish and the silver dial make up a classic dress watch, with a discreet presence on the wrist. The stainless steel bracelet with gold-tone finish and deployant clasp with push buttons maintains the visual continuity of the set. The 3 ATM water resistance covers splashes and rain, but it is not designed for swimming or showering with it on.

The detail that makes this Bulova unique is not the case or the movement: it is Tony Bennett's signature on the case back and the pocket square turned into the seconds hand counterweight. When you put it on, you are wearing a piece from the We Are All Here collection, not just another gold watch. And when someone asks you about it, the answer is not "it's a Bulova": it's "it's the Tony Bennett one". That is the gesture: wearing a watch that has a story behind it, not just a time.

9U13 Quartz Tony Bennett Signature Pocket Square Counterweight Sapphire 32 x 43 mm 3 ATM We Are All Here

Why choose this watch?

Tony Bennett's signature on the case back

The case back is engraved with the singer's signature. It is a detail you don't see when wearing it, but it is there: the watch is recognised as part of the collection as soon as you turn it over.

Pocket square-shaped seconds hand counterweight

The seconds hand does not end in a conventional needle: its counterweight reproduces the pocket square Tony Bennett wore on stage. It is the detail that moves with time and the one that draws the most attention when you wear it.

Rectangular case 32 x 43 mm and 7 mm thick

The rectangular shape and the 7 mm profile keep it close to the wrist and easy to wear under a sleeve. It is not a bulky watch: it is a dress watch with contained proportions.

Anti-reflective sapphire and gold-tone finish

The sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment protects the dial from scratches. The gold-tone finish of the stainless steel and the deployant clasp with push buttons complete the dress set.

Technical specifications

Movement and functions

• Type: analogue quartz.
• Calibre: Bulova 9U13.
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date.

Dial and indications

• Colour: silver.
• Hands and indices: gold.
• Seconds hand: counterweight inspired by Tony Bennett's pocket square.
• Calendar: date indicator.

Case and dimensions

• Reference: 97B236.
• Brand: Bulova.
• Collection: Tony Bennett / We Are All Here.
• Material: stainless steel with gold-tone finish.
• Shape: rectangular.
• Dimensions: 32 x 43 mm.
• Thickness: 7 mm.
• Weight: 114 g (single source).
• Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 m).

Crystal, bracelet and presentation

• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.
• Bracelet: stainless steel with gold-tone finish, 20 mm between lugs.
• Clasp: deployant with push buttons.
• Case back: with Tony Bennett's signature.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the seconds hand counterweight?

It reproduces the shape of the pocket square Tony Bennett wore on stage. It is a personal detail of the singer, not a generic decoration, and it is the feature you see most when the watch is on.

Does the signature on the case back wear off with use?

It is an engraving on the case back, not a print. With the normal rubbing of the wrist or sleeve it may lose some contrast over the years, but it does not disappear like a screen print. To preserve it, clean the case back with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive products.

Can the bracelet be changed for a leather strap?

Yes. The bracelet is mounted with standard 20 mm pins, so it can be replaced with a leather or other material strap of the same width without special adapters.

Is it suitable for swimming or showering?

No. The 3 ATM (30 metres) resistance covers splashes and light rain, but not swimming or showering. Water and soap can affect the gold-tone finish and the seal over time.

What is the We Are All Here initiative?

It is the collaboration between Bulova and the Tony Bennett Foundation. The name refers to the duet that Bulova and Tony Bennett recorded, and the collection is presented as a tribute to the singer. This 97B236 is one of the references in that collaboration.