If you're looking for a watch that looks much more expensive than it actually is, then you are going the watch I'm reviewing today.
As I did research for my Bulova 98C62 review, I found myself in awe of the incredible quality of this men's watch. The Omega SeaMaster inspired design is beautiful but original, the construction is robust, and the price is far lower than it should be.
As you continue reading more about the Bulova 98C62 Marine Star, I think you will agree. This is probably one of the best Bulova watches, period. But enough chitter chatter – here is my pros and cons review:
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Bulova 96A118 BVA Series Automatic Watch Review
Today I would like to indulge myself and review one of my favorite automatic watches from Bulova. In case you don't know, automatic watches are self powered by the kinetic energy of your arm… There is a spring-loaded movement that converts the movement of your arm into measured vibrations in the watch, and so automatic watches are completely battery free.
The Bulova 96A118 Mechanical Collection men's watch is the particular automatic watch I'm going to be reviewing, and I have to say, it's a good one (spoilers!).
As you continue reading my Bulova 96A118 review, you're going to learn everything you need to know before deciding to buy or not to buy this excellent entry-level self-winding watch. We'll start with a semi-detailed overview of the pros and cons, and then I'll go into a more personal review below those.
The Bulova 96A118 Mechanical Collection men's watch is the particular automatic watch I'm going to be reviewing, and I have to say, it's a good one (spoilers!).
As you continue reading my Bulova 96A118 review, you're going to learn everything you need to know before deciding to buy or not to buy this excellent entry-level self-winding watch. We'll start with a semi-detailed overview of the pros and cons, and then I'll go into a more personal review below those.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Bulova 98H51 Dress Collection Men's Watch Review
Sometimes simplicity says a lot more than complexity. Sometimes class is effortless. Sometimes the clearest message is spoken at the softest volume. And sometimes, as with the Bulova 98H51 Dress Collection, vintage fashion comes in an affordable package.
As you can tell just from looking at the picture of this beautiful – but minimalistic – men's watch, it doesn't take a whole lot of features or a complex design to create a very classy timepiece. This watch is elegant, functional, wearable, and nothing more. As you continue reading, I will give you a brief summary of the pros and cons, followed by a more in-depth Bulova 98H51 review below:
As you can tell just from looking at the picture of this beautiful – but minimalistic – men's watch, it doesn't take a whole lot of features or a complex design to create a very classy timepiece. This watch is elegant, functional, wearable, and nothing more. As you continue reading, I will give you a brief summary of the pros and cons, followed by a more in-depth Bulova 98H51 review below:
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Bulova 96B130 Precisionist Longwood Watch Review
As you may or may not already know, the Precisionist quartz movement from Bulova is one of the most noteworthy horological innovations of the past 10 years. Every watch in the Precisionist collections features a superpowered movement which vibrates at a much higher frequency with a slightly different crystal than other quartz powered movements.
The long and short of it is that the Bulova 96B130 Precisionist Longwood will only vary by as much as 10 seconds… Per year! And it has a sweeping secondhand that is actually smoother than what you would find in most mechanical watches.
I have already reviewed a fair number of watches from the Bulova Precisionist collections, so I won't spend a ton of time on this Bulova 96B130 review, but I did go ahead and do some extra research and put together this nice pros and cons list for you followed by my personal verdict on what this men's watch offers and for who:
The long and short of it is that the Bulova 96B130 Precisionist Longwood will only vary by as much as 10 seconds… Per year! And it has a sweeping secondhand that is actually smoother than what you would find in most mechanical watches.
I have already reviewed a fair number of watches from the Bulova Precisionist collections, so I won't spend a ton of time on this Bulova 96B130 review, but I did go ahead and do some extra research and put together this nice pros and cons list for you followed by my personal verdict on what this men's watch offers and for who:
Monday, November 12, 2012
Bulova 98B152 Precisionist Champlain Watch Review
If you've spent any time reading up on the Bulova Precisionist collection of watches, then you already know that these are some of the most accurate timepieces in the world. This is all the more incredible when you consider that nearly every one of the watches in the collection is available for under $500, including the Bulova 98B152 Precisionist which I'll be reviewing today.
What you'll find in this watch is a rugged but attractive design, a high level of functionality, and accuracy that can't be beat. For more information, check out the pros and cons below, followed by my in-depth Bulova 98B152 review below that:
What you'll find in this watch is a rugged but attractive design, a high level of functionality, and accuracy that can't be beat. For more information, check out the pros and cons below, followed by my in-depth Bulova 98B152 review below that:
Friday, November 9, 2012
Bulova Women's 96R19 Diamond Chronograph Watch Review
I don't normally review women's watches simply because they're less popular (generally), but the Bulova women's 96R19 diamond chronograph is one of the few that I feel warrants a full review here on WhatWatches.com. I've been really into Bulova lately, and this is the first women's watch to really catch my eye, and as you continue reading I'm going to tell you why.
And ladies, don't worry… Just because I'm a guy I can still tell you all the reasons that you're going to love this watch! ;-) Trust me, I've seen enough watches – both men's and women's – that I can separate the wheat from the chaff.
I'll start by giving you a brief overview of the pros and cons, and below that you will find an in-depth Bulova 96R19 review where I'll go over the core elements of the watch in more detail.
And ladies, don't worry… Just because I'm a guy I can still tell you all the reasons that you're going to love this watch! ;-) Trust me, I've seen enough watches – both men's and women's – that I can separate the wheat from the chaff.
I'll start by giving you a brief overview of the pros and cons, and below that you will find an in-depth Bulova 96R19 review where I'll go over the core elements of the watch in more detail.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Bulova 97B110 Precisionist Longwood Watch Review
Are you looking for an affordable watch with the perfect mix of class and functionality? The Bulova 97B110 is that watch, and today I would like to give you a thorough review to help you decide whether or not it's the right fit for you.
As you continue reading this Bulova 97B110 Precisionist Longwood review, I'm going to go over the pros and cons that I found while doing my research, and then I'm going to give you a more in-depth review of the core features, as well as my personal opinion of the timepiece.
Please note – The Bulova 97B110 is chocolate brown and rose-gold colored, not yellow-gold as the pictures may appear to indicate.
As you continue reading this Bulova 97B110 Precisionist Longwood review, I'm going to go over the pros and cons that I found while doing my research, and then I'm going to give you a more in-depth review of the core features, as well as my personal opinion of the timepiece.
Please note – The Bulova 97B110 is chocolate brown and rose-gold colored, not yellow-gold as the pictures may appear to indicate.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Bulova 96A107 Mechanical Automatic Men's Watch Review
Today I have a number Bulova men's watch to review for you. Not only is the design flawless, but you're also getting a very robust, accurate automatic watch for less than $500… Something that doesn't happen all that often. This watch has so many features that it is nearly impossible to list them all, but I've done my best below.
The watch we are looking at is the Bulova 968107 automatic skeleton dial watch, and it is a true beaut'. The design is very well executed and the partial skeleton dial is both entertaining and eye-catching. This is the kind of watch that gets compliments from watch enthusiasts.
Start with the pros and cons review, and then I have a more in-depth review for you afterwards:
The watch we are looking at is the Bulova 968107 automatic skeleton dial watch, and it is a true beaut'. The design is very well executed and the partial skeleton dial is both entertaining and eye-catching. This is the kind of watch that gets compliments from watch enthusiasts.
Start with the pros and cons review, and then I have a more in-depth review for you afterwards:
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Bulova 98B142 Precisionist Champlain Watch Review
Today I am reviewing another sleek watch from the Bulova Precisionist line of watches – the Bulova 98B142 Precisionist Champlain men's watch, to be specific.
As with all of my reviews here on WhatWatches.com, I will start by going over the pros and cons for those of you in a hurry, and then after that I will go into more detail on each of the core aspects of the watch. What you're going to find is that the Bulova 98B142 Precisionist is rugged, precise, and extremely attractive… Much more so in real life than what you can glean from the pictures. This men's watch is robust enough for everyday casual wear, but good-looking enough for a dark suit and tie.
But enough chit chat, let's get to the review!
As with all of my reviews here on WhatWatches.com, I will start by going over the pros and cons for those of you in a hurry, and then after that I will go into more detail on each of the core aspects of the watch. What you're going to find is that the Bulova 98B142 Precisionist is rugged, precise, and extremely attractive… Much more so in real life than what you can glean from the pictures. This men's watch is robust enough for everyday casual wear, but good-looking enough for a dark suit and tie.
But enough chit chat, let's get to the review!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Bulova 96A108 Mechanical Automatic Watch Review
If you're looking for an affordable automatic watch with a refined aesthetic appeal, the Bulova 96A108 men's mechanical watch should be on your list of potential candidates.
Currently priced under $200, this is one of the most affordable self winding watches on the market that's actually worth wearing. Thanks to rugged construction, eye-popping design and an extremely high quality calfskin leather strap, this watch is much more than what you would expect for the price.
To help you decide whether or not the Bulova 96A108 Automatic is for you, I have done thorough research on the watch to come up with a list of pros and cons. If that's not enough, you can keep reading for a more in-depth review below. And don't forget to scroll to the end of the review to get my verdict!
Ready? Here are the pros and cons:
Currently priced under $200, this is one of the most affordable self winding watches on the market that's actually worth wearing. Thanks to rugged construction, eye-popping design and an extremely high quality calfskin leather strap, this watch is much more than what you would expect for the price.
To help you decide whether or not the Bulova 96A108 Automatic is for you, I have done thorough research on the watch to come up with a list of pros and cons. If that's not enough, you can keep reading for a more in-depth review below. And don't forget to scroll to the end of the review to get my verdict!
Ready? Here are the pros and cons:
Friday, November 2, 2012
Bulova 96B128 Precisionist Claremont Watch Review
As you may already know, Bulova's Precisionist watches are some of the most accurate in the world. The Precisionist quartz movement beats eight times faster than normal quartz powered watches, and the result is near-atomic accuracy and that sweeping secondhand for style points.
The Bulova 96B128 Precisionist Claremont watch makes the perfect gift, whether you're buying it for yourself or for a loved one. The classic design is powerful without being over-the-top. The watch is lightweight, well-made, and the sweeping secondhand is hypnotic to behold.
Here's my pros and cons review of the Bulova 96B128:
The Bulova 96B128 Precisionist Claremont watch makes the perfect gift, whether you're buying it for yourself or for a loved one. The classic design is powerful without being over-the-top. The watch is lightweight, well-made, and the sweeping secondhand is hypnotic to behold.
Here's my pros and cons review of the Bulova 96B128:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Bulova 98B104 Marine Star Watch Review
All of the watches in Bulova's sport collection are designed for everyday wear. The Bulova men's 98B104 Marine Star is no exception; it is a beautiful combination of classic style, affordability and wearability. This is the type of watch you could wear with casual every day attire with no problem.
As far as the technical specifications go, you're looking at a Quartz powered watch with a 3-dial chronograph (minutes on left, seconds on bottom, hours on right) and water resistance to 100 m. As with any watch from Bulova, you're buying from a brand with a history of great watchmaking, and to this day they offer some of the best customer service around, especially for the brands marketing under $1,000 watches.
Below you will find a review of the pros and cons:
As far as the technical specifications go, you're looking at a Quartz powered watch with a 3-dial chronograph (minutes on left, seconds on bottom, hours on right) and water resistance to 100 m. As with any watch from Bulova, you're buying from a brand with a history of great watchmaking, and to this day they offer some of the best customer service around, especially for the brands marketing under $1,000 watches.
Below you will find a review of the pros and cons:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Bulova 96B104 Dress Collection Watch Review
The first thing that most people ask when they first see this stunning men's watch and the price that it's available for is, "what's the catch?"
There's no denying that the design of the Bulova men's 96B104 Dress Collection is well executed. The simplistic silver dial is both elegant and sleek, and well complemented by the black calfskin leather strap. It has several other appealing features that we will cover below, but you don't have to dig very deep to get a feel for how underpriced this men's watch is.
After doing my review, I did come up with a few cons that you should be aware of, but on the whole I can tell you right now that this is a very high quality timepiece for the price.
There's no denying that the design of the Bulova men's 96B104 Dress Collection is well executed. The simplistic silver dial is both elegant and sleek, and well complemented by the black calfskin leather strap. It has several other appealing features that we will cover below, but you don't have to dig very deep to get a feel for how underpriced this men's watch is.
After doing my review, I did come up with a few cons that you should be aware of, but on the whole I can tell you right now that this is a very high quality timepiece for the price.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Bulova 96B131 Precisionist Champlain Watch Review
The Precisionist quartz movement is Bulova's newest innovation from a brand that has a history of innovative watchmaking. And the Bulova 96B131 Precisionist watch features perhaps the most contemporary design in the entire collection, which has made it one of Bulova's best-selling watches in the past few years.There are two primary features that separate the Precisionist collection from other quartz powered watches... Near-atomic accuracy and the sweeping secondhand. This is accomplished through a souped-up quartz crystal that beats 16 times per second instead of the normal 1 time per second.
But enough technical talk, let's get to the pros and cons!
Bulova Men's 96B131 Precisionist Champlain Blue Dial Steel Bracelet Watch
Pros:
- The sweeping secondhand is twice as smooth as most mechanical watches; even the automatic-watch-fanatics can get behind this guy.
- Best-selling Bulova Precisionist watch from the Champlain collection
- Precisionist quartz movement is extremely accurate. You will never have to re-adjust the time; less than 10 seconds of variance per YEAR!
- Built like a tank; heavy-duty stainless steel case with a screw down crown.
- An enormous watch meant for a larger guys; heavy, thick and manly. However, you can adjust the strap and clasp to fit your wrist perfectly.
- Eccentric, colorful design is eye-catching and very modern. I love the yellow secondhand against the patterned black carbon fiber dial... Breathtaking to behold.
- Deployment clasp with double pushpins for a easy on-and-off, but very secure.
- I'm always a sucker for the stainless steel strap; the brushed outer-links and polished inner-links complement the colorful dial very well.
- The dial and date window are both large and easy-to-read
Cons:
- Weighing in at literally 1 pound, do not underestimate the size of this watch. If you're of slender build, it may be too big.
- Again, it's big enough that you probably wouldn't want to wear it to work every day… More for special occasions
- The hyper-accuracy and sweeping secondhand result in a shorter battery life than other quartz powered watches… The user manual recommends changing the battery once a year.
- Not much else to say here… If you don't like these contemporary looking watches then you won't like the Bulova Precisionist 96B131. If you do, then you will.
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All in all, the entire Bulova Precisionist collection is very well done. Even though the Bulova 96B131 is the most popular watch in the Precisionist Champlain collection, there are several other models in the other sub-collections worth checking out that may suit your personal taste a bit better, especially if you prefer a more classic look. You'll definitely want to look around at my other Bulova Watch Reviews (see the link at the top of this page)
My Bulova 96B131 Precisionist Review
Now that you've seen the pros and cons, here is a more opinionated overview of the design and feel of the Bulova 96B131 men's watch. Below you will find more information on the dial, case and strap, as well as my overall verdict of the watch.
Blue Dial with Patterned Black Carbon Fiber and Yellow Accents
While some more classically-oriented gentleman may find the eccentric contemporary design of the Bulova Champlain 96B131 a little over the top, I personally find it very appealing. The patterned black carbon fiber center is my favorite element, but the yellow sweeping secondhand is what really pulls the design together. The dial is the perfect mixture of polished silver stainless steel and rich coloring; it's eye-catching without looking cheap.
As far as readability is concerned, the calendar function located at three o'clock has a very large window that clearly indicates the date with a small yellow pointer. The fixed stainless steel hour markers and hands make the time easy-to-read as well. In addition, the hour and minute hands are luminous for nighttime readability.
My favorite feature though is definitely the sweeping secondhand. In case you don't know, a sweeping secondhand is not actually perfectly smooth… Rather, it ticks so quickly that it appears to "sweep" around the dial. Now, most mechanical watches beat at around 10 beats per second. The Bulova Precisionist beats 16 times per second, so the sweeping secondhand is actually smoother on this quartz powered watch then you would find on most mechanical watches.
Water Resistant Stainless Steel Case, 47 mm in Diameter and 15 mm Thick
The colorful dial of this Precisionist Champlain is encased within a rugged, thick stainless steel case with a curved mineral crystal window. The curved crystal really enhances the dial, and makes the watch that much more eye-catching. The stationary coin edged bezel is also a very nice touch, and adds to the overall ruggedness of the case.As you can see from the measurements of the Bulova 96B131's case, this is a very large watch. Do not underestimate just how big this watch is… Many of the customer reviews clearly indicate that the watch looks best when framed by a thick forearm. As a weightlifter, I personally find this appealing, but some of you may not and I want you to know about this ahead of time.
Other than the sheer size of the watch, of note is the high water resistance. Thanks to the screw down crown and stationary bezel, this men's watch is water resistance to 300 m.
Stainless Steel Bracelet with Adjustable Double Pushpins Clasp
The stainless steel bracelet is what really brings this watch home. Not only is the bracelet very secure and fairly easy to adjust, but the way that the brushed outer links frame the polished inner links is excellent.It's always nice to see a high quality strap in a watch of this size. Many similarly priced watches have low quality leather or cloth straps, and I'm not a huge fan of the rubberized straps of some of the other Precisionist Champlain watches. Stainless steel bracelets with the deployment clasp are definitely my favorite, and this one is very high quality.
FYI - In order to adjust the strap all you have to do is remove one link at a time until you get to the right size, and then you can do fine tuning via the fold over clasp. You can do this yourself or have your local jeweler help you out. It would be good to get acquainted with your local jeweler anyways, since you'll be needing a new battery once every year or so.
My Verdict of the Bulova 96B131 Precisionist Champlain
No doubt that the Bulova 96B131 Precisionist Champlain is an excellent contemporary watch for any collection, even if you prefer automatics. The blue-black design with yellow accents is a very well-executed color scheme. Bigger guys who prefer wearing larger watches will love this hyper-accurate timepiece. You really won't notice the weight of the watch after about a week, and it will always be compliment-friendly.
Thanks for reading my review! I really appreciate you making my writing worth it =)
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