I've used this watch for work on an iron ore freighter ship for a while now. It's been through some of the absolute dirtiest, wettest, nastiest harsh conditions. Iron ore dust will scratch glass very easily and get in any nook and cranny it can find. This watch has more than held up through it and still looks very nice. Only some very light scratches on the crystal from being scraped hard into a steel bulkhead while working in tight spaces. Definitely a super durable watch and keeps great time, highly recommended.
@sparrowgab3 жыл бұрын
Bulova can stand its ground any day. That watch is beautiful, with both history and cool styling. Cheers, Teddy.
@clarice86043 жыл бұрын
America used to run on Bulova, but now America runs on Dunkin
@thetruth4953 жыл бұрын
Or MacDonald's.
@mtbkmaniac13 жыл бұрын
Lol. That's the commercial anyway. I never get anything from there.
@varanid93 жыл бұрын
America now runs on Beijing.
@KB-vf4gz Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂. Not funny.
@stavl51225 ай бұрын
I run to Dunkin’ with my Bulova on…does that count
@balesjo3 жыл бұрын
As a kid back in the 60s, I remember the names Hamilton and Bulova being very desirable names in watches to aspire to. Then Timex began it's assault in the affordable watch market, and then came Seiko and the quartz crisis. I still have a soft spot for both watch brands, even though they're now Swiss owned.
@kdids2 жыл бұрын
@Billy Shute Hamilton was not swiss in the 60s and Citizen didnt exist - they were both great american brands that were respected. Timex was also good but it was an intro brand but still better then the intro brand they are now.
@cmdreftilon97863 жыл бұрын
Bulova is an old brand with a long history. In my opinion they could make much more out of it and in a higher price point. I agree this is a nice watch, 50-100 meters WR would be perfect.
@tomlaw88212 жыл бұрын
Was on sale for $150 on prime day, I felt like I stole it! It's an amazing watch.
@johnspicer8205 Жыл бұрын
I got mine today, paid $120 with my Amazon points. Well worth that, in fact I’d of paid $200 given the chance to hold it.
@marionthebarbarian886 Жыл бұрын
I got mine from Jomashop for $212 with some discount codes. I feel it was worth it
@man_down511 Жыл бұрын
@John Spicer how's it holding up ?
@tomlaw8821 Жыл бұрын
@@man_down511 Great! I wear it all the time and it still looks brand new. It hasn't lost or gained any seconds either, Still +1/2 a day. I don't baby my watches but I'm not a bumbling fool either.
@man_down511 Жыл бұрын
@@tomlaw8821 would you recommend for a daily wear ?
@stevem8633 жыл бұрын
Definitely like the finishing of this Bulova compared to the Hamilton Khaki. The red 24 hour numbers are great. Dial and outer case have a deep rich distinct color. Little too think, and really should be priced the same as the Khaki. I don’t have any Bulova’s but am looking.
@balesjo3 жыл бұрын
Pity no sapphire though.
@gsimon1232 жыл бұрын
I just purchased one of these separately and was pretty stoked to see you did this review of it after the fact to make me feel even better about the purchase lol! Can't wait for it to arrive!
@j.j.h.atemycereal3 жыл бұрын
I love this watch. But you’re right, the water resistance should be better. I’d bet a screw-down crown would help, and there’s no reason not to have one (unless it’s hand-wound, of course).
@MsPugluver69Ай бұрын
Late to the comment section, but I ended up buying this watch partly because of this video review and I’m happy to say it’s been a solid purchase. This watch can be easily had for under $200, I got mine for $180 on eBay brand new.
@belluco3 жыл бұрын
Mineral glass, not in-house movement and that thick, for a price that close to a hammy khaki field. I don’t know. Still a beautiful watch, I love Bulova, have and had some, but for that price I’m not sure.
@ajiebkp3 жыл бұрын
Well, technically Miyota and Bulova are owned by Citizen... Though, I agree for that price, the movement and 3bar WR are kind of a letdown. I think for around 100$ cheaper, the Bulova American Clipper (ref96A242) is a better value proposition (granted, non-hack).
@belluco3 жыл бұрын
@@ajiebkp I didn’t know that miyota was part of the Citizen group! Thanks for the info! Interesting model you mentioned, totally agree with you!
@immortal49423 жыл бұрын
mineral is actual more resistant to shock than sapphire. sapphire is just scratch resistant.
@NathanChisholm0413 жыл бұрын
The price is nowhere close to a Khaki!
@belluco3 жыл бұрын
@@NathanChisholm041 $330 on Jomashop! I’m think it’s somewhere close!
@abel2cycle9893 жыл бұрын
It's awesome you reviewed it Teddy! I have 2 of these. I have the Ivory dial and Special Edition for the troops version. I dont like factory straps, but the straps that came with my hack watches are pretty decent. For real. My only complaints is there are no drilled holes for easy strap changes and no see through case back. This watch did introduce me to field watches. Also last thing, in the jewelry store these hack watches stand out from the other watches in the show case, they have a little charm to them I think. ✌✌
@benno_360 Жыл бұрын
anybody know of see through case back replacements? presumably its good looking (ish) under their?
@StandAloneState10 ай бұрын
@@benno_360did you find a solution?
@megasoid Жыл бұрын
Just picked this watch up. Put on a new strap and now I'm in business. I think this model could've cost a bit less, but overall I'm happy. Thanks again for another classy review.
@paulschmolke188 Жыл бұрын
Bought one, like it but needed a better strap and I don’t like the second hand being dark. Very accurate and plenty of endurance. I’m happy but for the dark second hand. The supplied strap was comfortable but sorta blah. I added a nicely padded Hadley Roma in smooth black.
@MatchesMalone983 жыл бұрын
Honestly love it besides not having a sapphire crystal. But like that Bulova is making more watches like this and their Joseph Bulova collection. Way less tacky then their previous years lineup
@j.t.37393 жыл бұрын
Very nice review. I have the other version (creme dial) and so far is a good looking watch. I think the creme version is more elegant, and I only paid 90 for it because of some gift cards 😁.
@Supertomiman3 жыл бұрын
Christ these guys are really upping their game, and quickly too.
@mtbkmaniac13 жыл бұрын
Trying to increase their value. One watch at a time. In the 80s they were up there in perceived quality.
@timshull59 Жыл бұрын
I remember my dad having a Bulova in the 60s.
@matthewblunderbuss4545 Жыл бұрын
Almost 50% off right now on Amazon.
@johnspicer8205 Жыл бұрын
I used my point with that said discount and got mine for around $120. Best watch purchase ever.
@scottlynch58043 жыл бұрын
I love the aesthetics of this watch. It's a great little homage to military field watches. However, Bulova has fallen short on the specs. This style watch and being an automatic is going to appeal to enthusiasts only. It should have a sapphire crystal, a minimum of 50m of water resistance (100m preferred) and 20mm lugs are so much better for strap options. I think money would be better spent on a grey market Hamilton with either an ETA hand wind or automatic movement. As usual, great review Teddy.
@emcdannell2 жыл бұрын
Looking to pick up my first watch and I'm stuck on these two.(Hamilton or Bulova). what do you mean by "grey market." If I could find a Hamilton closer to Bulova price that would make up my mind. I missed a $300 Hamilton on ebay while at work the other day... I'm sure another will come along tho
@gsimon1232 жыл бұрын
@@emcdannell you can get it for around $300 after tax on amazon now I think
@marktuyet3 жыл бұрын
Very authentic look in a modern size case . Wish it were manual wind myself .
@maxwellmcdowell37446 ай бұрын
It's the 1st in my tiny collection, the Hamilton murph is the 2nd. I love them both ❤.
Great colourway, including the deep green of the strap. Pity about the 3bar WR which conveys shakey durability; there's more confidence in 5bar and what you'd expect from the concept of a field watch 😔.
@catlike13 жыл бұрын
Agree. Nice watch but the water resistance is subpar for a field watch. That said, the Hamilton Khaki Field mechanical is only 5 atm, and it's not until you get to the Field Automatic do you get 10 atm.
@immortal49422 жыл бұрын
got this for $190 on boxing day from amazon! love it
@mdunawaym3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting watch. I like it! I was wondering why Bulova doesn't get much love online. I was also surprised to see that Benrus is still making watches! Any idea why I rarely hear about them?
@balesjo3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I hadn't heard the name in decades and surprised to know they're still in business.
@primecreator3 жыл бұрын
My Lunar Pilot is a fantastic watch. +/- 0.00 secs since purchase over a year ago.
@mjbl39743 жыл бұрын
Good looking watch. Have you checked out the other military watch, the reissue A-15? The military issue watch that didn't get issued. Check it out. It's awesome.
@finesse493 жыл бұрын
It's about $100 too much for a watch with an 8xxx Miyota movement and mineral crystal. I find it to be good looking, though.
@metalslug263 жыл бұрын
I just purchased the Hack VWI Special Edition at a great price. I saw it in person at an AD and it looked great. Can't wait to get it.
@barrymartin30542 жыл бұрын
The mineral glass is very vintage looking it really adds to its style,I own the black dial with red it really is a beautiful dial no nonsense but practical along with the subtle brushing of the case.My only criticism would be the thickness but I don’t have a big wrist and it looks great nonetheless.I’ve stuck a geckota leather strap on it and it really is a beautiful watch which is surprising for a field watch!it’s my go to piece for the weekend. I do own more expensive stuff in my collection including Hamilton but this watch is almost an exact copy of the original used in ww2 like the Hamilton so merits the same respect of horological history as a Hamilton.It’s a watch I thought that’s ok I’ll get that and once buying it and seeing it I have thought wow that’s fighting above it’s weight and holding it down…by the way ,not being rude but Hamilton didn’t invent the eta movement that’s a swatch owned movement. The bulova uses a citizen group movement and it’s not eco drive which are good but inappropriate for this watch.
@cowboyswami20173 жыл бұрын
Aesthetically nice, but for the price & no sapphire & only 30m wr its not for me. Great review
@soap.3333 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful. I'm gonna buy it. I especially like the WVI one. Since it had an 18mm lug width then I can apply a Joseph Bonnie bonklip on it and it'll look sweet!
@webe13093 жыл бұрын
My first automatic was a Bulova back in the mid-70’s and I hold a great affinity for the brand. But, as I watch this I’m wearing a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical purchased a year or so ago, from an AD, and, for less than $50 more than the price for this piece. The Bulova looks to be a nice watch but at this price it simply doesn’t compare. That said, at $250 this one joins my collection. I enjoy your vids...
@ryanmclellanjr6104 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review! I would love to pick up this piece.
@timelesssneakersandwatches3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy mine
@jcm96983 жыл бұрын
It has potential, but needs some mods (sapphire crystal and screw down crown) to bring it up to par for the price, or lower the price.
@sardendibs Жыл бұрын
Would really have liked this with 20mm lugs. It would be more harmonious with a 38mm case than 18mm lugs, IMO.
@jasonknott23093 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Teddy! What kind of lume does Bulova use?
@theproudrebel Жыл бұрын
How durable is that domed mineral crystal when it comes to scratches? I usually only purchase sapphire crystal watches but I don't have a field watch and this one is affordable and quite attractive.
@namemissing18523 жыл бұрын
Mineral 🤦 30m WR 🤦 They could have used one of those nice Miyota hand wind movements, sapphire or acrylic and 100m WR. Bulova come up short about 80% of the time. Would 100% rather have a Hamilton whick is such a great watch.
@danielchristian4794 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@andygregory21453 жыл бұрын
Looks pretty similar to the Hamilton Khaki
@Beck-Stein3 жыл бұрын
$360 dollar for miyota? The Hamilton version is an ETA for same price discounted Bnib.
@thetruth4953 жыл бұрын
$250 from Joma.
@NicholasANappiNick Жыл бұрын
Mine is on the way green strap 200 bucks ,will see can’t wait
@strannostrannovasrr3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch with poor specs. I have two bulova watches. One of them is the murren accu Swiss. Nice one.
@ArbitraryLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
When I think "field watch", I thinking a thin lightweight piece that you forget is on your wrist. 13.45mm is pretty thick, too thick for a field watch IMO. Any idea what the weight is? I bet it's heavy, too...
@robertparker63493 жыл бұрын
I have4 or 5 Bulova watches and found while they look expensive, they don't perform like it. Not easy to hand-wind with crowns sliding back in too easily. Power reserve on the Accutron and Accu Swiss appear to be less than 30 hours. Two had to be sent back for warranty repairs. A $1695 list price is silly for a watch that you can buy for less than $500.
@KellySmith-gt5pi2 жыл бұрын
Does it have an iluminated dial? I mean press a button and the face lights up?
@walterixius Жыл бұрын
Amazing watch but why mineral crystal??? why???
@M0980a3 жыл бұрын
Wasnt Hamilton the supplier of wristwatches during World War 2nd ?
@ajiebkp3 жыл бұрын
Well, technically they (Elgin, Waltham, Bulova, Hamilton) produced similar watches, the A-11 (except Hamilton) also known as the watch that won the WWII. Later on, the hacking feature was used to sync the time within Ally! www.watchuseek.com/threads/the-wristwatch-which-won-world-war-ii-the-a-11-an-american-watch-icon.207560/
@M0980a3 жыл бұрын
@@ajiebkp ohhhhh. I didn't know that
@fabiandee81783 жыл бұрын
Is the case thickness including the NATO strap?
@japd78973 жыл бұрын
I like that strap.
@zman83403 жыл бұрын
Looks good , but too thick , no sapphire, and terrible wr . They could have done much better .
@kentuckybastard8162 жыл бұрын
Great watch love it.
@henrycollins24783 жыл бұрын
Like it, cool watch!
@baronedipiemonte39902 жыл бұрын
For a "hack" watch, they could have made the second hand in white, red, or grey ...
@MrPleers3 жыл бұрын
30 meters water resistance is very low for a fieldwatch.
@jlg3953 жыл бұрын
$360??? This watch is over $100 cheaper on Amazon (currently $253.01 with free shipping/returns).
@looseunit16153 жыл бұрын
300 bucks for a nice Bulova.
@Mahbubnhp10 ай бұрын
Got mine for $215 in amazon
@Othusdragonreviews3 жыл бұрын
saw this watch for $260. at that price i think it rocks
@williamhill73123 жыл бұрын
Great video
@glencassiano26583 жыл бұрын
The water resistant leaves so much to be desired
@thetruth4953 жыл бұрын
It's not a fucking dive watch!!!!!!!
@glencassiano26583 жыл бұрын
@@thetruth495 it is a field watch!!!
@neilious013 жыл бұрын
@@thetruth495 ‘field’ doesn’t refer to your old folks back yard
@thetruth4953 жыл бұрын
@@neilious01 It still doesn't need high water resistance.
@natesportsfanatic46703 жыл бұрын
the crystal is scratch resistant you didn't say that for some reason
@terenceyiatrou27253 жыл бұрын
I keep on wearing this watch
@hiyukelavie23962 жыл бұрын
Is this 262kHz?
@jameswong65903 жыл бұрын
I don't think this piece can compete with Hamilton Khaki Field automatic.
@kendo2073 жыл бұрын
It’s $249 in Jomashop right now
@zillsburyy1 Жыл бұрын
probably way better than hamilton
@marcjohnson43853 жыл бұрын
How does it stack up against the Hamilton field watch
@altonriggs23523 жыл бұрын
Not in the same class.
@tonyjh633 жыл бұрын
Why are watches so thick nowadays?? This thing is 13.45 mm thick...why?
@jonathanreeves58473 жыл бұрын
I bought this watch as my first automatic. I had expected it to keep time decently (with it being an automatic) but, the movement is terrible! And 30m WR? I sometimes would gain 50 seconds a day (consistently during the week) That’s insane. I mean, If I’m going to wear a watch - it should be decently consistent with time-keeping. Also, $360 and it doesn’t have an open case back? Additionally, a mineral crystal with terrible loom? Timex has better loom! Bulova has went extremely downhill since their first lunar watch. My advice, I wouldn’t get this watch, unless you want it for the looks, and the aesthetic. That’s it
@alaydshah3 жыл бұрын
I wish they did not add the red 24 hrs nos. It would have looked much better. "MY OPINION"
@GodIsInHisHeaven3 жыл бұрын
Spacing between the letters of the logo don't look right....
@pannan802 жыл бұрын
Mineral glass & 30m WR on a $360 field watch 😆 same problem as with Hamilton,you're paying for the name only.
@johnwick8602 жыл бұрын
I will stick with my $495 Hamilton (Sapphire) compared to this $360 Bulova (mineral)
@kutter_ttl67862 жыл бұрын
That might be the MSRP but it's much lower now. On Amazon it's going for about $220 ($275CAD for me so I had to convert) regular price.
@TheTimeCollector3 жыл бұрын
♧Bulova♤ love it
@sebastianwar7936 Жыл бұрын
$300+ .. and mineral glass?
@7acobSnG3 жыл бұрын
boldr venture it is much better at the same price...
@mcscotty3253 жыл бұрын
That watch looks cheap. The details are very sloppy.
@polarbeartime7113 жыл бұрын
if you see the
@nkonig13 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you plug this channel on your main channel? Don’t go overboard and do it every video but I’ve never heard you mention it. I’m not sure many of your subscribers know that it even exists! I feel like you’re doing yourself a disservice.
@michaelhargis70363 жыл бұрын
Main channel??? What is the name/title of that channel??????
@danghiran58193 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhargis7036 it's Teddy Baldassarre FYI.
@1vw4me3 жыл бұрын
A $360 Bulova with a Miyota movement? GTFOOH!! I'll take an Orient Star RE-AU0202N00B for the win! Screw-down crown, display back, in-house movement.
@othus1233 жыл бұрын
But no history.
@altonriggs23523 жыл бұрын
Nope...needs to be manual wind. Says Automatic on dial.
@rafaelmorales55793 жыл бұрын
Field watch with 3 ATM of WR?? Nah
@leemitchell18742 жыл бұрын
That's the equivalent of a 4 story building. Field means land, not ocean.
@kingadjust54223 жыл бұрын
wassup teddy 😎✌️
@averrodes42373 жыл бұрын
👉Water Resistance 30 m??👎👎👎🙁🙁🙁
@michaelcolello27352 жыл бұрын
That face, tho 0:40
@persianchrist3 жыл бұрын
miyotaaaaaaa???? 8 serieeeeees ? shit
@karansabz Жыл бұрын
I think if you speak more fast ,it’s better for us 😂
@scuba5k3 жыл бұрын
No sapphire for that price? Unreal. Hamilton khaki from jomashop For savings.
@jokester5812 Жыл бұрын
30m water resistant, thats a joke
@cowboyswami20173 жыл бұрын
If it had a sapphire crystal I would be all over it !
@altonriggs23523 жыл бұрын
Get the Hamilton mechanical. Much better specs.
@gmotionedc54123 жыл бұрын
It ok but too plain for me to buy it.
@jlg3953 жыл бұрын
This is a $150 watch.
@jcaam80943 жыл бұрын
$ 239.00 on Amazon just saying.
@davidralphs64293 жыл бұрын
Come on, the shirt. It's better to be a transparent platform for communication rather than an attention seeker that distracts. Yes black, but too busy apparel!!