The bezel alignment is perfect. Every single second mark on the bezel is spot on with the dial. This has to be one the best kept secrets in dive watches.
One of the best video reviews I have seen on TH-cam! Well done, Sir! Thank you also for explaining the 262Khz movement on a watch I know very little about. The hand drawn schematic was well received by this former electrician. Keep up the good work and Godspeed, Richard! from Richard
Elek N That sweep is only on this UHF ( ultra high frequency) quartz. The usual quartz watch has a second hand that moves 1 second at a time & doesn’t “ sweep”.
Decided to put mine on as I'm watching this. I wear this sparingly because I don't want to scratch it. Beautiful watch that my father gave me. Thanks for the awesome review and the awesome VIEWS of this watch during the video. Perhaps you can change my battery when the time comes!
Great review. I love "tool" watches and I bought this watch about a year ago. I loved it so much that I bought the "black" version which, if anything, looks even more badass than the stainless version you reviewed. While I'm very happy with the performance of both watches, they're not perfect: they are BIG, heavy watches, and if you don't have thick wrists (luckily I do) then it's not only going to look weird, but be uncomfortable to wear.
You are offering a very unique perspective on watches with these "hybrid" videos. I really enjoy how you look at the watch as the object that it actually is without much regard for anything else.
Love the intelligent dialogue without bias as always! I'm not normally a big fan of quartz movements, but I wouldn't mind owning a Bulova Precisionist because it's unique with that great sweeping second hand.
Hi Gunslinger .... this is a pretty interesting movement so I figured it was definitely worth a quick video as it was 'passing through'. The sweep hand is cool like you say. Richard
There is a little more too it!!! that's 2/3rds of how a circuit works!!! what was left out that then the IC sending a current every sec to an arbour through a coil! Which then canges the polarity every sec N/S t S/N Which turns the magnetic wheel (rotor or motor) Which then powers the watch wheels!!!
Enjoy the video!!! just the coil & polarity change to the mag rotor/motor missing on circuit diagram!!! Japanese use the lithium battery system a lot!!
I have a Bulova moon watch 262 KHZ that I use to set all my mechanical watches,you really have one of the best TH-cam watches reviews on the net thanks so much
Using the Bulova for this is such a good idea .. I was tempted to buy one for my workshop to save the hassle of going to time.is ... and thank you so much for you encouraging comments. Richard
Great review! I have a Bulova Precisionist movement watch. In a year and a half, it has been accurate to a couple of seconds. I love that level of accuracy! This is the first of your videos I have seen. I will now see all new videos!👍
Glad to see this one reviewed. I love my automatic vostoks and seikos, but of all my quartz watches, my three bulova UHF's get the most wrist time. Especially the Sea King. Everyone should have one BFW in the collection.
Great review and a great video! I picked one of these up and it’s extremely accurate. I like a good quartz. You should have a look at the Casio Oceanus series of watches which are JDM models, they’re exceptional.
This was wonderful to take in. Very enjoyable. Missed the lume part, but I'll take your word for it. I hope I can find one of these, because I'm a fan of tool watches and unafraid of girth or weight. Thanks for sharing this.
Another fantastic review, Richard! I love the Bulova Precisionist technology with it’s sweeping second hand and incredible accuracy. Per usual, you explained it in layman’s teems. The Sea King is a bit large for me, but I will definitely be adding a piece out of the Precisionist lineup to my collection. Thank you, sir from Dallas, TX!
I just Purchased a Bulova Lunar with the Citizen 262 kHz Movement! Very Accurate! Beautiful Timepiece. The story behind this time piece is the Apollo 15 Astronaut Govt Issued Omega Seamaster Crystal came off and he had a Bulova Automatic Bulova had given him, and used it for the rest of the mission. I have a Bulova 14 Kt Solid Gold Accutron 214 with a Tuning Fork. It was the most accurate Watch for its time. Now This is my newest Bulova and I love the technology! Enjoy Your Videos!
Great video from a watch makers perspective, very informative and full of advice on how to handle and properly remove debris inside the case. The watch is very nice all around, and has all you need for the job! One to have on the wrist forsure! Great review my friend.....
Just received this in the mail yesterday and I must say so far I am impressed! Although it is a large heavy solid watch, after you’ve had it on for awhile you tend to even forget you have it on! The sweeping second hand is super cool so smooth even smoother than a few of my automatic watches, I highly recommend this for those who like bigger watches!
It would be interesting to see you put a watch into the pressure tester that has a small leak so we could all see what happens great video thank you for posting
Hi Richard .... consider it on the list. I agree it would be good for guys to see what it looks like when it's not right. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
A very interesting review on a very interesting watch. I've just purchased a Bulova Sea King, which in September 2022 at £225 (brand new) was too good an opportunity to miss. That'll certainly raise your 7.5 out of 10 for value for money 😊
Hi John .... the bracelet is a good idea. Not sure though how to source a Bulova one at the right lug width. This might be a good place to start though .... facebook.com/BulovaUK/?brand_redir=115248905216701
I've got a Bulova with a Miyota quartz that keeps within a couple seconds a month. It leaked after changing the battery in Mexico. Three watchmakers later and a lot of waiting, nobody had proper casebook seal. I figured Vostok Amphibias would be better for a life of watersports in Mexico. So I ordered 9 Amphibias. Loved the Bulova, but a life without seals was unbearable. I suppose ordering seals would have been easier than Amphibias from Russia. What kind of seal is on that watch? Did you put a new one in?
Your choice with Vostok Amphibian is pretty solid I figure, it's a very waterproof design. I didn't change the gasket; I have a policy of inspection an action based on that. If the gasket is at all damaged I change but if it is fine I simply refresh with a little silicon grease and replace. The logic is the best gasket is the one the manufacturer first installed. Hope this is useful. Richard
Excellent! I wasn't conscientious enough to find someone as conscientious as you in Mexico to preserve water resistance after changing a battery. So I now have a collection Amphibias. I enjoy your videos.
Really excellent review. It's nice to watch a review occasionally from somebody who actually knows what they're talking about. Do you happen to know or remember the Miyota movement number? I know the're discontinued, but I just picked up a new one for good price. Some ADs still have them available. Thank again Gary L
Very interesting I own the sea king 262khz chronograph and it’s a massive watch as well but interestingly runs with a renAta 395 obviously the seconds hand is on a much smaller dial that moves 2 times per second but I would think with the extra complication would have the same battery but it’s a fraction of the size. Great lume and technology for the price especially aftermarket for the most accurate watch in the world if you like big divers these are definitely worth a look for the price and value!
Jeremey Miller Brought one today like yours. Do you have any pro’s or con’s you can share with me ? Mines should be delivered before Monday fingers crossed 🤞🏽.
Thanks for another excellent review. The pricing of the watch is strange. The US link is to a Black Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet version for only $280. The regular stainless version was going for $600 but seems to no longer be available. I wonder why such a price difference?
Great video as always Mr Perrett. I own the Bulova Lunar Pilot, and it has the same 262khz movement as this watch. It's probably the most accurate watch in my collection...at least until I take the plunge and invest in a Grand Seiko Spring Drive. Anyway...looking forward to more excellent videos.
I'm in love with the Grand Seikos as well. Some of the most beautiful watches out there at the moment. An in-depth review from you would be really interesting to watch.
Einar Green Eidal. I own the the Grand Seiko diver and would love to see the movement in action and hear what a watchmaker has to say about this movement.
Good day Richard, just watched this video. I am brand new to your channel. They are so well done so my complements to you. How would you compare this movement to a Grand Seiko spring drive. In respect to the smooth running of the second hand for a quartz watch.
Hi Joel ... Thank you for your great feedback! I figure the sweep of bothe watches is similar to look at. The Bulova is of course way more accurate but the Grand Seiko is a very very classy watch. Richard
The Bulova Lunar Pilot is a very reasonable, good looking watch with this movement, and it has the whole moon watch vibe (Apollo 15 though that watch really had an automatic movement). Check that one, bet you can get it at a good price, with 2 straps.
high quality and accurate non-bias review, quite a rarity. pity the chrono versions of UHF don't take advantage of the smooth sweep, I still have two of them. The smooth sweep and timekeeping is way advanced of other Quartz, must say my favourite Bulova is surprisingly a £56 21 jewel open heart from Argos!
On the value for money front, you can find these for very reasonable prices on eBay, some under $200 for refurbished watches that have return policies. I may pick one of these up at some point as I've been wanting one of the Bulova 262khz watches. There also appears to be a chrono version as well.
This watch at under $200 is a very good buy! Thanks for highlighting this a it will be of interest to folks watching this video and helps put he value for money judgement in a richer context. Richard
HI Richard. Sorry to be a bit late to the party with a question on this one but maybe you will see the post :) Like some others I was surprised to see the "sweeping" second hand rather then the more usual one-second click seen with quartz mechanisms. Is this a result of the higher frequency of the crystal? i.e higher frequency = more vibrations per second? or is it a function of the more powerful battery used? (from what I know, the more usual quartz "click" comes from a desire to save battery energy more than anything else) Would love to hear your POV Great and interesting video as always
Rational and authoritative as usual Mr Perrett, thank you, but I hope you won't mind if I point out that strictly speaking this is a clock on a strap. Okay ... my liking for watches made before c. 1960 might have skewed my ideas about size just a little. :-) Anyway, it's clearly up to the job.
Ive been looking at the Lobster in black for its versatility and retro look but f I was after a pure tool diver this would be the one .Bulova are very much overlooked prob in part because they are big when trend is towards 40 or 39 mm but they suit me down to the ground .Great work as usual btw
I've had my Bulova Lunar Pilot Moonwatch with the 262 kHz Precisionist movement for almost 5 years. The watch and movement continue to amaze. I was curious how you felt about the construction of the Sea King, and how it compares to the other high-end timepieces that you work on daily?
@@richardperrettwatchmaker I need to stop lol. It really is one a month at least. Fortunately I dont have expensive tastes. Mostly Casios and Nixon's. Lunar pilot as I can't afford a Speedy lol.
It seems like the part where you started to open the watch is missing on the video. I own this exact watch and I'm trying to change the battery. Can you please post that part?
Looked at those when they first came out, put of by the quartz movement. After watching this video, just proves how wrong I could be. The first impression was wow. Wish I bought it now.
Thank you very much for reviewing this watch. I bought this model about 2 years ago. Now it's difficult to find. Btw, I also checked for debris on the dial, there was none.
I would think ( as a watchmaker ) you would use an atomic clock app to set all your watches & clocks, & not settle for 10sec./ yr accuracy of the Sea King, great as that is.( I have the app on my iPhone & use it to monitor my watches’ accuracy.) Great video. Got my son a Sea King several years ago & he loves it.
If I had one I would Greg ... not sure if my reaction times in pressing down the crown to start the Bulova would make the extra accuracy irrelevant though! Interesting thought. Thanks for the feedback sir. Richard
Richard Perrett Watchmaker Just to be clear, I really love your show. Love hearing someone who lives with watches the way you do talk about them. Your position as a watch maintenance & repair specialist gives your pov greatly added value & credibility ( in my opinion ).
Great review .I'd only seen it in photos before when I was thinking about getting a Lobster and have to say it looks more handsome and impressive here .The dial especially ,whole thing is so bold and legible ,could be the perfect tool diver .
Hi Kailen ... This watch was a customers! If it is a small leak the movement will not get wet as the water cannot get in with the pressure of the air being released. If it is a disaster (see the start of my Vostok Amphibian) then I guess I would be liable to make good the damage. My job is to do a pressure test whilst protecting the movement. Needless to say I am extremely careful with all clients watches so it has never happened. Hope this is helpful. Richard
Watch? Weapon? Both? And +\- 10 seconds a year? Well sign me up! I actually have three of the uhf Bulovas and am a huge fan of accuracy (it’s important that I know how late I am for meetings.) That’s a really, really interesting watch, I had no idea that there were divers in the uhf stable. Cool review, nice attention to detail and something I’m going to track down now. Keep it up!
Thanks to your review I picked up a PVD black Sea King with (98B242) and loving how much presence, and how accurate it is. It's staying right with time.gov, and showing me how off a non-regulated/non-Japan made Seiko Turtle is (even worse than a non-regulated Vostok).
Ive got a Sea King. After trying for six months to locate one ive bought and fitted a genuine Bulova stainless steel bracelet. Its now the heaviest watch ive ever owned, and makes other watches feel like toys! 😂
Many owners of that movement see around 30 seconds a year, instead of 10...It has a much higher quartz frequency than the usual 32,768...But my Grand Seiko 25th Anniversary SBGV238 which has a frequency of 32,768 is accurate to 1 seconds per year...It is promised to be to 5 seconds per year...So that goers to show that one can have a really accurate quartz movement without a higher frequency...
Ooops! Looks like I did .... what a muppet! I did put a shortened version of the clip on my instagram at the time instagram.com/p/BwtxvcTHb0K/? thanks for highlighting Brian. Richard
I love the sea king, but I purchased 4 different ones and all of them had a misaligned dive bezel... i can't have that and none of the other bulova divers that i have are misaligned either... i dont get it.
I do love mechanical watches but all my quartz pieces are eco-drive (Citizen) or solar (Seiko), I would hate to depend on batteries. Their accumulators could last more than my life expectancy considering I'm in the middle of my fifties and sunlight is not precisely scarce in my country.
You don’t waste things on villains, like throwing throwing your chunky watch at them! You let them get close enough to what they think they might like, then you back-wrist them... And then take it to a nice man like yourself for an assurance inspection.
Some watch brands don’t sound good: Bulova (sounds fat and bloated) Orient (sounds made in China cheap); Invicta (sounds like it did something wrong); Oris sounds round and girly (mind you the watches look round & girly). .. Rolex sounds nice, I guess, but that it was created by random syllabic permutations and mutations does not make for good design sense, so bad marks for Rolex... Hmmm, maybe Omega sounds the best. Or maybe it’s just because my Dad had one (mostly because he couldn’t afford a Rolex). A lot depends on pronunciation too... Onto the video... (SEIKO sounds good; Citizen sounds common; Hamilton sounds like just a name; Tag Hewer looks and sounds like the wannabes who wear it; can’t think of some other ones; won’t comment on so many more; Patikke Philippe sounds like, yeah, you shouldn’t know about it; so many sound neutered neutral...) Yes, onto the video...
Ten seconds a year does not sound that good :-) I made a wall clock using an oven oscillator (a kind of extremely stable quartz oscillator) and an Arduino board and it has now stayed within one second for three years.
Much truth in this comment. It's an pretty early video and has very long cuts and too much waffle. I have tried to become a better film maker and my more recent stuff is a bit sharper I think. And you're right it is a very nice watch. Richard
Deceptive . A mountain of a watch . Requires a wrist . Sapphire , stainless bash bezel , ultra accurate . 16 beats per second = smooooth as velvet . Could be had for $150 - $200 before they dried up . Ebay .
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The bezel alignment is perfect. Every single second mark on the bezel is spot on with the dial. This has to be one the best kept secrets in dive watches.
One of the best video reviews I have seen on TH-cam! Well done, Sir! Thank you also for explaining the 262Khz movement on a watch I know very little about. The hand drawn schematic was well received by this former electrician. Keep up the good work and Godspeed, Richard!
from Richard
I love how the second hand sweeps on a quartz !! Great video enjoyed watching Richard!!..hope u haveing a great day
Haha! Hi Elek ... me too on this watch! Glad you enjoyed it and hope all good 'Up North' ! Richard
Elek N That sweep is only on this UHF ( ultra high frequency) quartz. The usual quartz watch has a second hand that moves 1 second at a time & doesn’t “ sweep”.
Decided to put mine on as I'm watching this. I wear this sparingly because I don't want to scratch it. Beautiful watch that my father gave me. Thanks for the awesome review and the awesome VIEWS of this watch during the video. Perhaps you can change my battery when the time comes!
Great review. I love "tool" watches and I bought this watch about a year ago. I loved it so much that I bought the "black" version which, if anything, looks even more badass than the stainless version you reviewed. While I'm very happy with the performance of both watches, they're not perfect: they are BIG, heavy watches, and if you don't have thick wrists (luckily I do) then it's not only going to look weird, but be uncomfortable to wear.
thanks Richard , great review ,particular the explanation of the working mechanism ,super work!
Hi Tony ... thanks! I thought I ought to include that section as it is the big deal about this watch. Thanks again, Richard
You are offering a very unique perspective on watches with these "hybrid" videos. I really enjoy how you look at the watch as the object that it actually is without much regard for anything else.
Hi Philip .... that is so good to hear as it is exactly what I am trying to achieve. Thank you so much for this feedback. Richard
Love the intelligent dialogue without bias as always! I'm not normally a big fan of quartz movements, but I wouldn't mind owning a Bulova Precisionist because it's unique with that great sweeping second hand.
Hi Gunslinger .... this is a pretty interesting movement so I figured it was definitely worth a quick video as it was 'passing through'. The sweep hand is cool like you say. Richard
Thanks Richard,Best honest reviewer on TH-cam by far!! Thankyou for making my mind up, placed order today!!!
I never fully understood how a quartz watch worked until now, thanks very much! Clear, concise and informative, excellent video. All the best, paul
There is a little more too it!!! that's 2/3rds of how a circuit works!!! what was left out that then the IC sending a current every sec to an arbour through a coil! Which then canges the polarity every sec N/S t S/N Which turns the magnetic wheel (rotor or motor) Which then powers the watch wheels!!!
Enjoy the video!!! just the coil & polarity change to the mag rotor/motor missing on circuit diagram!!! Japanese use the lithium battery system a lot!!
I have a Bulova moon watch 262 KHZ that I use to set all my mechanical watches,you really have one of the best TH-cam watches reviews on the net thanks so much
Using the Bulova for this is such a good idea .. I was tempted to buy one for my workshop to save the hassle of going to time.is ... and thank you so much for you encouraging comments. Richard
Great review! I have a Bulova Precisionist movement watch. In a year and a half, it has been accurate to a couple of seconds. I love that level of accuracy! This is the first of your videos I have seen. I will now see all new videos!👍
Glad to see this one reviewed. I love my automatic vostoks and seikos, but of all my quartz watches, my three bulova UHF's get the most wrist time. Especially the Sea King. Everyone should have one BFW in the collection.
Great review and a great video! I picked one of these up and it’s extremely accurate. I like a good quartz. You should have a look at the Casio Oceanus series of watches which are JDM models, they’re exceptional.
This was wonderful to take in. Very enjoyable. Missed the lume part, but I'll take your word for it. I hope I can find one of these, because I'm a fan of tool watches and unafraid of girth or weight. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for the review that detailed everything in it. Awesome. Thanks for your channel. It's relaxing and informative.
Thank you so much Clay and thank you for taking a moment to say so! Richard
Great review I just bought one today not knowing much about the watch or brand ... Looks like I've made a great purchase.
Another fantastic review, Richard! I love the Bulova Precisionist technology with it’s sweeping second hand and incredible accuracy. Per usual, you explained it in layman’s teems. The Sea King is a bit large for me, but I will definitely be adding a piece out of the Precisionist lineup to my collection. Thank you, sir from Dallas, TX!
I've been looking for one of these for a while now, looking to pick one up at a sensible price.
Really gorgeous watch - great movement!
One of my favorite watches worked liked crazy to find one.
I just Purchased a Bulova Lunar with the Citizen 262 kHz Movement! Very Accurate! Beautiful Timepiece. The story behind this time piece is the Apollo 15 Astronaut Govt Issued Omega Seamaster Crystal came off and he had a Bulova Automatic Bulova had given him, and used it for the rest of the mission. I have a Bulova 14 Kt Solid Gold Accutron 214 with a Tuning Fork. It was the most accurate Watch for its time. Now This is my newest Bulova and I love the technology! Enjoy Your Videos!
Great video from a watch makers perspective, very informative and full of advice on how to handle and properly remove debris inside the case.
The watch is very nice all around, and has all you need for the job! One to have on the wrist forsure! Great review my friend.....
Hi Omax fe357! Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Just received this in the mail yesterday and I must say so far I am impressed! Although it is a large heavy solid watch, after you’ve had it on for awhile you tend to even forget you have it on! The sweeping second hand is super cool so smooth even smoother than a few of my automatic watches, I highly recommend this for those who like bigger watches!
It would be interesting to see you put a watch into the pressure tester that has a small leak so we could all see what happens great video thank you for posting
Hi Richard .... consider it on the list. I agree it would be good for guys to see what it looks like when it's not right. Thanks for the feedback. Richard
Great vid you made me buy one
You have absolutely made a video about a watch out to be EXACTLY that!!! A video about watch. When I can’t sleep I’m gonna try to watch this.
A very interesting review on a very interesting watch. I've just purchased a Bulova Sea King, which in September 2022 at £225 (brand new) was too good an opportunity to miss. That'll certainly raise your 7.5 out of 10 for value for money 😊
Wow, that’s a bargain! Who was selling for that price?
@@ejjrl1ify H Samuel
I own his watch, and love it! I'm thinking of putting a stainless steel Bulova band on it. Any opinions on this??
Hi John .... the bracelet is a good idea. Not sure though how to source a Bulova one at the right lug width. This might be a good place to start though .... facebook.com/BulovaUK/?brand_redir=115248905216701
@@richardperrettwatchmakersame here the compatable stainless strap from Bolova is part number 977849-4973-98B244
I've got a Bulova with a Miyota quartz that keeps within a couple seconds a month. It leaked after changing the battery in Mexico. Three watchmakers later and a lot of waiting, nobody had proper casebook seal. I figured Vostok Amphibias would be better for a life of watersports in Mexico. So I ordered 9 Amphibias. Loved the Bulova, but a life without seals was unbearable. I suppose ordering seals would have been easier than Amphibias from Russia.
What kind of seal is on that watch? Did you put a new one in?
Your choice with Vostok Amphibian is pretty solid I figure, it's a very waterproof design. I didn't change the gasket; I have a policy of inspection an action based on that. If the gasket is at all damaged I change but if it is fine I simply refresh with a little silicon grease and replace. The logic is the best gasket is the one the manufacturer first installed. Hope this is useful. Richard
Excellent!
I wasn't conscientious enough to find someone as conscientious as you in Mexico to preserve water resistance after changing a battery.
So I now have a collection Amphibias.
I enjoy your videos.
Really excellent review. It's nice to watch a review occasionally from somebody who actually knows what they're talking about. Do you happen to know or remember the Miyota movement number?
I know the're discontinued, but I just picked up a new one for good price. Some ADs still have them available.
Thank again
Gary L
Love the movement on this watch, absolutely massive on wrist too! Has real presence!
Very interesting I own the sea king 262khz chronograph and it’s a massive watch as well but interestingly runs with a renAta 395 obviously the seconds hand is on a much smaller dial that moves 2 times per second but I would think with the extra complication would have the same battery but it’s a fraction of the size. Great lume and technology for the price especially aftermarket for the most accurate watch in the world if you like big divers these are definitely worth a look for the price and value!
Jeremey Miller Brought one today like yours. Do you have any pro’s or con’s you can share with me ? Mines should be delivered before Monday fingers crossed 🤞🏽.
Thanks for another excellent review. The pricing of the watch is strange. The US link is to a Black Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet version for only $280. The regular stainless version was going for $600 but seems to no longer be available. I wonder why such a price difference?
Price went up as watch dried up . Supply and demand . Seemed to get desirable as they became scarce . Little big but one of my favorites .
Great video as always Mr Perrett. I own the Bulova Lunar Pilot, and it has the same 262khz movement as this watch. It's probably the most accurate watch in my collection...at least until I take the plunge and invest in a Grand Seiko Spring Drive. Anyway...looking forward to more excellent videos.
Hi Einar Green Eidel ... good to hear from you. Now there's a review I need to do ... Grand Seiko Spring Drive. Love Grand Seiko so much! Richard
I'm in love with the Grand Seikos as well. Some of the most beautiful watches out there at the moment. An in-depth review from you would be really interesting to watch.
Einar Green Eidal. I own the the Grand Seiko diver and would love to see the movement in action and hear what a watchmaker has to say about this movement.
Good day Richard, just watched this video. I am brand new to your channel. They are so well done so my complements to you. How would you compare this movement to a Grand Seiko spring drive. In respect to the smooth running of the second hand for a quartz watch.
Hi Joel ... Thank you for your great feedback! I figure the sweep of bothe watches is similar to look at. The Bulova is of course way more accurate but the Grand Seiko is a very very classy watch. Richard
16 BEATS PER SECOND .
@@eworldtraveler please explain what has 16 beats per second?
The Bulova Lunar Pilot is a very reasonable, good looking watch with this movement, and it has the whole moon watch vibe (Apollo 15 though that watch really had an automatic movement). Check that one, bet you can get it at a good price, with 2 straps.
high quality and accurate non-bias review, quite a rarity.
pity the chrono versions of UHF don't take advantage of the smooth sweep, I still have two of them.
The smooth sweep and timekeeping is way advanced of other Quartz, must say my favourite Bulova is surprisingly a £56 21 jewel open heart from Argos!
On the value for money front, you can find these for very reasonable prices on eBay, some under $200 for refurbished watches that have return policies.
I may pick one of these up at some point as I've been wanting one of the Bulova 262khz watches. There also appears to be a chrono version as well.
This watch at under $200 is a very good buy! Thanks for highlighting this a it will be of interest to folks watching this video and helps put he value for money judgement in a richer context. Richard
Nice work Richard Thank you
Hey Antonio ... and thank you for this feedback! Richard
HI Richard. Sorry to be a bit late to the party with a question on this one but maybe you will see the post :)
Like some others I was surprised to see the "sweeping" second hand rather then the more usual one-second click seen with quartz mechanisms.
Is this a result of the higher frequency of the crystal? i.e higher frequency = more vibrations per second? or is it a function of the more powerful battery used? (from what I know, the more usual quartz "click" comes from a desire to save battery energy more than anything else)
Would love to hear your POV
Great and interesting video as always
Rational and authoritative as usual Mr Perrett, thank you, but I hope you won't mind if I point out that strictly speaking this is a clock on a strap. Okay ... my liking for watches made before c. 1960 might have skewed my ideas about size just a little. :-) Anyway, it's clearly up to the job.
Ive been looking at the Lobster in black for its versatility and retro look but f I was after a pure tool diver this would be the one .Bulova are very much overlooked prob in part because they are big when trend is towards 40 or 39 mm but they suit me down to the ground .Great work as usual btw
Picked this up for less than £250 new. Awesome watch
That is a lot of watch you have for that money keachie83! Nice one! Richard
Just good Timing. H Samuel in U.K. had it half price for about 4 weeks
I've had my Bulova Lunar Pilot Moonwatch with the 262 kHz Precisionist movement for almost 5 years. The watch and movement continue to amaze.
I was curious how you felt about the construction of the Sea King, and how it compares to the other high-end timepieces that you work on daily?
I have a limited titanium 1000 meter and it's a wonderful automatic 21J watch......Thanks for the video.....
I wanted a lunar pilot. Now I want one of these !
Hi Ian, This type of restless feeling is entirely normal. The fickleness of a watch collector knows no bounds! Good to hear from you. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker I need to stop lol. It really is one a month at least. Fortunately I dont have expensive tastes. Mostly Casios and Nixon's. Lunar pilot as I can't afford a Speedy lol.
It seems like the part where you started to open the watch is missing on the video. I own this exact watch and I'm trying to change the battery. Can you please post that part?
Looked at those when they first came out, put of by the quartz movement. After watching this video, just proves how wrong I could be. The first impression was wow.
Wish I bought it now.
Thank you very much for reviewing this watch. I bought this model about 2 years ago. Now it's difficult to find. Btw, I also checked for debris on the dial, there was none.
Great review, would have liked to see a shot of it on the wrist to get an idea of the size.
Excellent review
I would think ( as a watchmaker ) you would use an atomic clock app to set all your watches & clocks, & not settle for 10sec./ yr accuracy of the Sea King, great as that is.( I have the app on my iPhone & use it to monitor my watches’ accuracy.) Great video. Got my son a Sea King several years ago & he loves it.
If I had one I would Greg ... not sure if my reaction times in pressing down the crown to start the Bulova would make the extra accuracy irrelevant though! Interesting thought. Thanks for the feedback sir. Richard
Richard Perrett Watchmaker Just to be clear, I really love your show. Love hearing someone who lives with watches the way you do talk about them. Your position as a watch maintenance & repair specialist gives your pov greatly added value & credibility ( in my opinion ).
@@gregsolovieff6711 I figured that was the case Greg .... bless you for saying so! Richard
great video.. how long will a battery last with this movement ?
Around 3 years
Great review .I'd only seen it in photos before when I was thinking about getting a Lobster and have to say it looks more handsome and impressive here .The dial especially ,whole thing is so bold and legible ,could be the perfect tool diver .
I have the 96B158 PRECISIONIST and it is fantastic. The sweeping second hand with quartz accuracy.
What do you do if a customer’s watch leaks?
Hi Kailen ... This watch was a customers! If it is a small leak the movement will not get wet as the water cannot get in with the pressure of the air being released. If it is a disaster (see the start of my Vostok Amphibian) then I guess I would be liable to make good the damage. My job is to do a pressure test whilst protecting the movement. Needless to say I am extremely careful with all clients watches so it has never happened. Hope this is helpful. Richard
G-shock DW-6900 “three eyes” uses the same battery.
Watch? Weapon? Both? And +\- 10 seconds a year? Well sign me up! I actually have three of the uhf Bulovas and am a huge fan of accuracy (it’s important that I know how late I am for meetings.) That’s a really, really interesting watch, I had no idea that there were divers in the uhf stable. Cool review, nice attention to detail and something I’m going to track down now. Keep it up!
27:45 ....... 626kHz? Ps I really enjoyed your review. I also always wondered how a pressure test was done.
Thanks to your review I picked up a PVD black Sea King with (98B242) and loving how much presence, and how accurate it is. It's staying right with time.gov, and showing me how off a non-regulated/non-Japan made Seiko Turtle is (even worse than a non-regulated Vostok).
Ive got a Sea King. After trying for six months to locate one ive bought and fitted a genuine Bulova stainless steel bracelet. Its now the heaviest watch ive ever owned, and makes other watches feel like toys! 😂
I have two of these and I have to change the battery on both of them. I have this exact model and also the all black chronograph.
Any clue where these are made?
I don't. The company is owned by Citizen but where the manufacture is I do not know. Please answer guys if anyone knows.
I just bought this for £166 from H Samuel...well happy!!!
Hi Simon ... you are getting an amazing watch for the money there! Happy Christmas! Richard
Yes it's a demand valve, great video
You really need to do a vacuum dry after a pressure test as you’re really forcing moisture into the case crevices.
Just wondering you only tested at 50meters what about 300meters or a. I mistaken
No lume review?
Hi Michael .... www.patreon.com/posts/missing-lume-sea-26703790 .... Voila! Richard
Many owners of that movement see around 30 seconds a year, instead of 10...It has a much higher quartz frequency than the usual 32,768...But my Grand Seiko 25th Anniversary SBGV238 which has a frequency of 32,768 is accurate to 1 seconds per year...It is promised to be to 5 seconds per year...So that goers to show that one can have a really accurate quartz movement without a higher frequency...
Brilliant video
Excellent review - looks like you accidentally edited out the actual lume shot
Ooops! Looks like I did .... what a muppet! I did put a shortened version of the clip on my instagram at the time instagram.com/p/BwtxvcTHb0K/? thanks for highlighting Brian. Richard
Часы просто огонь,а Вы,Ричард просто молодец,уважаю!
I love the sea king, but I purchased 4 different ones and all of them had a misaligned dive bezel... i can't have that and none of the other bulova divers that i have are misaligned either... i dont get it.
I do love mechanical watches but all my quartz pieces are eco-drive (Citizen) or solar (Seiko), I would hate to depend on batteries. Their accumulators could last more than my life expectancy considering I'm in the middle of my fifties and sunlight is not precisely scarce in my country.
£299 if you shop around Richard so i'm getting one next month if the wife lets me,lol,great watch,very high scores,can't resist!!!
I hate Bulovas but love their movement....it kills me that I can't find these movements in more sensible or handsome watches.
Interesting, I have a Timefactors Pricista PRS 10 (G10) that runs 12 seconds fast per year.
Spot on about the Action Man in 73, lol.
I'm so atttracted with bulova watch
I got this watch for Christmas it only gained three seconds in four months a bit heavy and rubber strap is a bit fiddly
If there was a solar one of these it would be literally perfect
My SEIKO Chronograph (quartz) is accurate to 1 second a month. I know you will not believe me, but it is.
You don’t waste things on villains, like throwing throwing your chunky watch at them! You let them get close enough to what they think they might like, then you back-wrist them... And then take it to a nice man like yourself for an assurance inspection.
Great Review than you.
Thanks Darren ... good to hear from you! It's a chunky, accurate piece! Richard
Some watch brands don’t sound good: Bulova (sounds fat and bloated) Orient (sounds made in China cheap); Invicta (sounds like it did something wrong); Oris sounds round and girly (mind you the watches look round & girly). .. Rolex sounds nice, I guess, but that it was created by random syllabic permutations and mutations does not make for good design sense, so bad marks for Rolex... Hmmm, maybe Omega sounds the best. Or maybe it’s just because my Dad had one (mostly because he couldn’t afford a Rolex). A lot depends on pronunciation too... Onto the video... (SEIKO sounds good; Citizen sounds common; Hamilton sounds like just a name; Tag Hewer looks and sounds like the wannabes who wear it; can’t think of some other ones; won’t comment on so many more; Patikke Philippe sounds like, yeah, you shouldn’t know about it; so many sound neutered neutral...) Yes, onto the video...
What???? Debris on the diall!!! I hope you send it back. Take pictures. Damn. I like this watch.
It's weird seeing a stopped watch in a watch video.
Watch definitely has hacking
Ten seconds a year does not sound that good :-) I made a wall clock using an oven oscillator (a kind of extremely stable quartz oscillator) and an Arduino board and it has now stayed within one second for three years.
Why do you compare a Rolex date just to this watch one is purely mechanical and the other is battery powered! Strange.
That's a disgracefully huge difference between movement size and case size... >50% volume of case inside = spacer...
I tried hard to watch this video to the end but I gave up too long and way to much unnecessary taking did like the watch though
Much truth in this comment. It's an pretty early video and has very long cuts and too much waffle. I have tried to become a better film maker and my more recent stuff is a bit sharper I think. And you're right it is a very nice watch. Richard
@@richardperrettwatchmaker thank you I do appreciate the comment
Your fondness of watches, in general, causes you to rank too high...
Way too big for my wrist.
nice movement but fucking yuge!
Looks cheap.
Deceptive . A mountain of a watch . Requires a wrist . Sapphire , stainless bash bezel , ultra accurate . 16 beats per second = smooooth as velvet . Could be had for $150 - $200 before they dried up . Ebay .
In person quality same as any high end Swiss brand