SALE ALERT: This watch is on sale in the US for $357 at Jared jewelers (link below). Not sponsored and I don’t know how long the sale runs for… hopefully some of you can take advantage. www.jared.com/bulova-marine-star-mens-watch-97b214/p/V-271020808
I ordered this time piece out of my work catalog that I received for my years of service. The watch came in a couple of days ago and it is a very nice time piece. The vintage appeal of the watch is very charming .
Had my eye on this watch since it came out. Was hoping to see one in the flesh before I pulled the trigger, but none of the stores in my area that carry Bulova have had one in stock. After one year plus, I ordered it off of Bulova’s website last night. It’s 20% off of MSRP and after signing up for texts I got another 10% off. So I payed a little over $400. Cannot wait until it gets here. I’ve seen other Bulova products with the precisionist movement and the sweeping hand is really nice. Like you, I normally prefer mechanical watches but something about this one that just really appealed to me.
@@MikeyTown13 very cool! I seldom get any compliments for my watches, when I got my Tudor Ranger last year my wife said that it looked like a watch from Lidl haha.
Incredible description… feel like I know exactly what that rec room smells like! And I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t in the market for a polyester button down to go with it. 😊
Can anyone explain this: The Precisionist movement seems to be unique to Bulova. Grand Seiko is the only other watchmaker to produce a sweeping second hand with its even more precise Spring Drive. But, and here's my question, when it comes to AA battery powered wall clocks, sweeping second hands are ten-a-penny. I have several of them, most of them very cheap, all with that buttery smooth second hand. I *assume* Bulova has a patent on the tech for wristwatches, but it doesn't cover wall clocks? Any other explanation? It surely *can't* be that other watchmakers just can't be bothered to use this tech?! But every clock maker does (and brags about it in their listings). Or, is the wall clock sweeping second hand tech different to Bulova's? Any thoughts?
To my understanding, the tech is different. The Precisionist sweep appears so smooth because the second hand is beating 16 times/second. The Spring Drive movement has a completely different escapement and produces a true smooth sweep. It’s not beating… it’s sweeping. It’s also not battery powered like the Precisionist. I don’t know how the wall clocks work, but I made a clock a few years ago and used one of these movements in it. I think it was $11 on Amazon. 😂
@@MikeyTown13 Cheers Mikey. I think you're right about the different tech: I've filmed my 262 KHz Bulova (a Sea King) using my phone's slo-mo, and can pretty clearly count the sixteen ticks per second. Filming a wall clock in slo-mo it looks to me to be more continuous, possibly totally fluid like a Spring Drive? Maybe the tech in those clocks can't be shrunk down to wristwatch size? Anyway, I love the Bulova movement so much that, after watching your video, I ordered a Jet Star; it's due to arrive this afternoon...
The second hand moves 16 times/sec. which is equivalent to an 8 Hz mechanical. One full oscillation of the balance wheel is 1 Hz in a mechanical movement, and the second hand moves twice in each oscillation. Example: 4 Hz = 4 x 2 x 3600 = 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour.
Thank you for this… I learn so much in the TH-cam comments! At least I got the 16 times/sec right. 😂 The more I wear this one, the more the size looks “right” on my wrist.
Got lucky on eBay. It was a seller out of Spain. Cheapest I’m seeing right now is a silver/grey dial version for $402 shipping from Germany. It’s worth keeping an eye out to see if any more pop up.
How big around is your wrist? This one is 40mm and the lug to lug is only 45mm. It’s probably worth trying on. I doubt they’d make a new model just to decrease the case width by 2mm.
It might be, but they revised it… the product page says 5 sec/month. All I know is that it’s accurate enough to where I set my other watches based on this one now. 😊
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... I do wish they put this movement in more styles of watch, though. Would love to see it in a classic diver, or a minimalistic dress watch.
Yes! I’m picturing a simple 3-hander in a Longines Master Collection style case with white and black dial options, and maybe a couple fume colored dial options.
SALE ALERT: This watch is on sale in the US for $357 at Jared jewelers (link below).
Not sponsored and I don’t know how long the sale runs for… hopefully some of you can take advantage.
www.jared.com/bulova-marine-star-mens-watch-97b214/p/V-271020808
Up to $595 now at Jared. What a shame
What a badass watch! Bulova is smashing it with these reissues! I also got my eye on the super Seville
I’m so glad companies are finally realizing we don’t want vintage styled watches, we literally just want vintage watches
Right!
Honestly… this one probably would’ve been perfect for most with a 37-38mm case. I’m a big guy, though, so I’m happy it’s 40mm. 😊
@@MikeyTown13 Apparently, that high precision movement is bulkier than their typical quartz movements.
Good taste,got the same one,no regrets.
beautiful watch! Happy Bday!
Thank you very much!
I ordered this time piece out of my work catalog that I received for my years of service. The watch came in a couple of days ago and it is a very nice time piece. The vintage appeal of the watch is very charming .
Glad you liked it once you got it in hand. I love when a watch means something more than the time. 😊
Great watch❤
Beautiful watch!!
Thank you… this one definitely punches above its weight class!
Big fan of your work. Subs are going to come like wildfire! Keep it up 🙌🏽
Had my eye on this watch since it came out. Was hoping to see one in the flesh before I pulled the trigger, but none of the stores in my area that carry Bulova have had one in stock. After one year plus, I ordered it off of Bulova’s website last night. It’s 20% off of MSRP and after signing up for texts I got another 10% off. So I payed a little over $400. Cannot wait until it gets here. I’ve seen other Bulova products with the precisionist movement and the sweeping hand is really nice.
Like you, I normally prefer mechanical watches but something about this one that just really appealed to me.
Congrats on pulling the trigger!
This one is special. 😊
Happy birthday bro
Thank you!
Love this watch I have the wine dial and is accurate to zero seconds per month. One of my faves
I hope they put this movement in more, simple watches like this in the future… it’s fantastic!
Happy brithday!! I just had mine too
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
Thanks man! Great review, been eyeing this one and it looks pretty good.
Thanks! If you’re on the fence, pull the trigger… I wore it yesterday and it got more compliments than I’ve gotten on a watch in a LONG time!
@@MikeyTown13 very cool! I seldom get any compliments for my watches, when I got my Tudor Ranger last year my wife said that it looked like a watch from Lidl haha.
Looks like my parents wood panel and shag carpeting rec room on your wrist. I am strangely nostalgic for this.
Incredible description… feel like I know exactly what that rec room smells like!
And I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t in the market for a polyester button down to go with it. 😊
@@MikeyTown13 kinda like fried food, stale beer, and damp. Oh yeah Happy Birthday 🥳
Thank you!
Love the watch, 8 times more accurate than standard quartz. Plan to get the same watch color.
It’s such an enjoyable wear!
I often get compliments and questions from Rolex wearers. 😉
Is the crystal sapphire i didnt catch it on the vid?
Never mind caught it in the vid. Sapphire indeed. All good.
Can anyone explain this: The Precisionist movement seems to be unique to Bulova. Grand Seiko is the only other watchmaker to produce a sweeping second hand with its even more precise Spring Drive. But, and here's my question, when it comes to AA battery powered wall clocks, sweeping second hands are ten-a-penny. I have several of them, most of them very cheap, all with that buttery smooth second hand. I *assume* Bulova has a patent on the tech for wristwatches, but it doesn't cover wall clocks? Any other explanation? It surely *can't* be that other watchmakers just can't be bothered to use this tech?! But every clock maker does (and brags about it in their listings). Or, is the wall clock sweeping second hand tech different to Bulova's? Any thoughts?
To my understanding, the tech is different.
The Precisionist sweep appears so smooth because the second hand is beating 16 times/second.
The Spring Drive movement has a completely different escapement and produces a true smooth sweep. It’s not beating… it’s sweeping. It’s also not battery powered like the Precisionist.
I don’t know how the wall clocks work, but I made a clock a few years ago and used one of these movements in it. I think it was $11 on Amazon. 😂
@@MikeyTown13 Cheers Mikey. I think you're right about the different tech: I've filmed my 262 KHz Bulova (a Sea King) using my phone's slo-mo, and can pretty clearly count the sixteen ticks per second. Filming a wall clock in slo-mo it looks to me to be more continuous, possibly totally fluid like a Spring Drive? Maybe the tech in those clocks can't be shrunk down to wristwatch size? Anyway, I love the Bulova movement so much that, after watching your video, I ordered a Jet Star; it's due to arrive this afternoon...
it beats 16hz. 262hz is what the quarts crystals are doing.
Thanks for the clarification!
The second hand moves 16 times/sec. which is equivalent to an 8 Hz mechanical. One full oscillation of the balance wheel is 1 Hz in a mechanical movement, and the second hand moves twice in each oscillation. Example: 4 Hz = 4 x 2 x 3600 = 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour.
Thank you for this… I learn so much in the TH-cam comments!
At least I got the 16 times/sec right. 😂
The more I wear this one, the more the size looks “right” on my wrist.
Waiting on mine right now.
@@derrickwashington9522 tell us how you like it.
Where did you get this for 369?
Got lucky on eBay. It was a seller out of Spain. Cheapest I’m seeing right now is a silver/grey dial version for $402 shipping from Germany.
It’s worth keeping an eye out to see if any more pop up.
got, my today 01/09/2024 just super .
Congrats! Wear it well and enjoy!
I'm not your wife or your mom but I still watched to the end
Thanks for sticking around… You’re the best!
Just don’t tell my wife or my Mom that I said that. 😉
Beautiful watch. Which site did you order from? Thanks
I ordered from eBay.
@@MikeyTown13 thank you.
@@MikeyTown13 do you have the link?
I don’t… it was a one-time listing. I didn’t recognize the seller as a store. Think it was just a random person.
where on earth did you find it for below 4oo?
I didn’t think much of it at the time, but apparently it was a MAGICAL eBay listing that I lucked into.
Its on sale at kay jewelers right now for 416.
Tell me, for small wirst will be ok, 16.5cm?
I don’t see why not. The lug to lug is pretty compact. This should wear well.
$299 at Jomashop -$20 on the first order
Great deal!
i am waiting for 38mm....41mm is bulky for my wrist
How big around is your wrist?
This one is 40mm and the lug to lug is only 45mm. It’s probably worth trying on. I doubt they’d make a new model just to decrease the case width by 2mm.
@@MikeyTown13 thats unfortunate, i have two seiko 5 sport at 40mm. they are big to my wrist.
Lo acabo de comprar en Larrabe por 389€
today is your bitrhday again
Close… it’s Oct 13th. And thank you! 🥳
+/- 10sek per year :)
It might be, but they revised it… the product page says 5 sec/month.
All I know is that it’s accurate enough to where I set my other watches based on this one now. 😊
a real shame, I wish the more modern designs weren't horrid monstrosities i'd buy one just for the sweep if the design wasn't pure manour
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... I do wish they put this movement in more styles of watch, though. Would love to see it in a classic diver, or a minimalistic dress watch.
@@MikeyTown13 couldn't agree more, a simple date face with toned down color
Yes! I’m picturing a simple 3-hander in a Longines Master Collection style case with white and black dial options, and maybe a couple fume colored dial options.
Big fan of your work. Subs are going to come like wildfire! Keep it up 🙌🏽