Waited 5 Years For This! Bulova Jet Star Review Precisionist

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Bulova Jet Star:
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A long time ago, I reviewed a Bulova Precisionist. Loved the movement and the whole idea behind it, yet that watch was way too big. In fact, that's been the problem with their Precisionist line as a whole, the watches are huge. Perhaps because of the movement and battery requirements.
However, I told myself that if Bulova ever came out with a reasonably sized Precisionist, I'd be all over it. Took them 5 years, but they finally did it.
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00:00 Intro
00:39 A Long Time Ago
01:32 Specs
02:39 Warning!
03:22 Precisionist Movements
09:10 Cushion Case
12:08 Colors Make No SENSE
13:00 That Dial
17:49 What Lume
18:10 Bracelet
19:21 On The Wrist
20:11 Price and Value
21:05 Bottom Line!

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@OL-Electric 7 ай бұрын

Stupid KZfaq algorithm, now I have to buy a 3rd watch this year...

@johnjones928 10 ай бұрын

I love the concept of high accuracy quartz movements, and that sweep is positively hypnotic. If Bulova learns to switch their design target from Invicta to Seiko they could sell a lot more pieces, the big for the sake of being big watch fad has passed, it's time to make more wearable products.

@Bestow3000 10 ай бұрын

Why other brands didn't give their quartz this beautiful sweeping hands is beyond me. This is truly next generation even if they did it a few years back.

@I.G_NL 10 ай бұрын

precisely what i was thinking. a 39 or 38mm classicaly inspired piece with a movement like this would be amazing

@119fatty 10 ай бұрын

42-45mm is perfect for my wrist

@I.G_NL 10 ай бұрын

@@119fatty in that case this watch is a no-brainer! My skinny ass arms probably make a watch of that size look like a wall clock

@Dr23rippa 8 ай бұрын

Not everyone has small wrists

@carllange3950 10 ай бұрын

I have twelve 262 kHz Bulovas: four 3-hand movement like the reviewed watch, three 8-hand chronographs, four with the Lunar Pilot movement and a Curv chronograph. On the whole, they are more accurate than regular quartz watches. The best is off

@absar8304 8 ай бұрын

Hey brother, what kind of battery does these precisionist movement use? Also how much do they cost?

@carllange3950 8 ай бұрын

@@absar8304 The Precisionists use a CR2016. The Lunar Pilot and Curv models use a SR927.

@steevkeyes 7 ай бұрын

CR2016 - very common button battery, selling for about $5 from many drug stores. @@absar8304

@Norvik_-ug3ge 5 ай бұрын

@@absar8304CR2016. The watches vary in price, batteries are cheap.

@Norvik_-ug3ge 5 ай бұрын

I was worrying about buying two more watches when I already have two. Now I do not feel so bad. Thank you. My Bulova 97B110 Longwood Precisionist (my second of that model, the date function stopped turning over after about 8 years on my first one) runs slightly fast, always gaining seconds. Think it's in the five seconds a month or so league, as it's the older 102 movement. It will be interesting to see if the 96B401 keeps better time. EDIT: Tested the 97B110 and it gained 11 seconds over one month.

@ThatPolyglot 10 ай бұрын

Just ordered mine after watching this review. Thank you so much for your attention to detail and honest review. Cheers! 🙌🏼

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, hope you will enjoy it.

@skagerstrom 5 ай бұрын

Love the Jetstar - and with that red dial! Huge kudos to you for showing it with all those different straps too!

@buttrogers2407 10 ай бұрын

I bought the gold version as soon as it came out. Couldn’t resist waiting for discounts. It’s a beautiful dial and if you’re into the 70’s ostentatious look, the one to go for. Makes you want to buy shag pile carpets for your living room. My only wish is that they had offered it with the bracelet the others have in gold. So I bought an aftermarket butterfly bracelet and man! It pops! The 70’s had bling, before it was ever a thing! I’m from the UK and I’ve seen the black and gilt version. To me, it’s not all that. The dial is a matte anthracite colour which doesn’t do much in the way of making the gilt pop. If they had done it in a deep gloss black, maybe it would hero the indices. But as it is, it kinda looks boring. So anyone outside the UK, you’re not missing much unless you want to blend in with the crowd and convey a restrained dress sense…which I guess is popular in the UK which I can confirm as a born and bred Englishman and probably why Bulova made it specifically for this market.

@daleyfamily2179 10 ай бұрын

bought the same one. You have to, that's what the 70's was. Gold, bold and bling. I love GOOOLLLDDD. lol

@tvsurfer808 7 ай бұрын

Yes Love The Gold and leather strap is nice on this. I prefer the lighter weight of Titanium so a full metal bracelet of steel might be eighty Also got the burgundy which is striking, here in USA, but the silver bracelet is too heavy IMO but it is still a beauty (it has sliding pins to remove, hope they don't slide off all the way accidentally - may switch out fastening pins with the old standard style pins). Both keep great matching time. The silver and burgundy is actually easier to read in the dark even with low lume vs the brown butterscotch face. It is a real 70s throwback and I think a classic.

@LombardoJoe 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this review! There’s not a ton floating around right now. My 70s gold version arrives tomorrow and I’m very excited.

@adrianshephard224 10 ай бұрын

Oh my God what a beautiful watch. I don't mind being it quartz! It's just EPIC. Great review as always friend!

@stevebrannan4966 10 ай бұрын

Great review. Good to see up close and personal. I've got the limited edition on my Christmas list.

@AndySmith4501 8 ай бұрын

Some of the most sophisticated quartz technology this side of a Grand Seiko

@1959Berre 10 ай бұрын

That's a nice watch with a gorgeous dial. The sweep is mesmerizing.

@diamantissvigos6122 10 ай бұрын

Great review and a great watch too Shane. This movement has been used by Bulova in deed for several years. I actually have two in my collection, a military style (I think 96B229) and one kind of sport-dress surveyor line, both models I believe are long discontinued. They are both a bit larger though but this second hand is an absolute joy to look. Keep up the good work!

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'd love to see them use it more types of watches. Maybe a Devil Diver with it.

@1988banker 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy your channel. You really know your watches. Very professional, and in depth.

@RelativeTime 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it.

@albertomolina3868 10 ай бұрын

The sweep of the minute hand is absolutely impressive. Better than many automatic watches I have owned.

@SilverSergeant 10 ай бұрын

Nice review!!! I especially appreciate the technical info about the movement. I just might have to give this one some very serious consideration. This might make another great grab and go for me in some circumstances. Gotta love that dial & color!!!!

@adk7962 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review. You always seem to have some unique perspectives on watches, probably due to your engineering background. I personally think the silver, red, and blue one looks the best. Thanks again.

@dunderhay9169 10 ай бұрын

Great review and another beautiful watch, that red looks amazing 👍

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@matthewhowell1455 10 ай бұрын

Great review! I have been looking at this one myself! I like the silver vdial version myself. That sweeping second hand on the Precisionist line is great!

@markhamilton7289 10 ай бұрын

Love it. Such a retro vibe

@davidhill3939 9 ай бұрын

Great review as usual, Shane. I’ve been on a spree with new old stock Accutron II watches with a couple of Precionists for my wife. After your review, I figured I’d take a chance with the Jet Star. A few mall based jewelers have this one at less than $450. I bought one online and recieved another $25 off for siging up for the email list. Thanks again for the video!

@jeejkee6471 9 ай бұрын

Now this is a watch review! Thank you very much, it also makes me consider buying this Bulova

@RelativeTime 9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@BigDre357 Ай бұрын

Just got mine today and absolutely love it!!!

@timrosenthal46 10 ай бұрын

Great review as usual ... I want one !

@tomcruz3774 10 ай бұрын

I definitely need to pick this up soon. Just bought 2 Bulova Surveryors with Precisionist movements (black dial and blue dial) I absolutely love them.

@awais105794 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful watch! Thanks for sharing this video.

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@turnbasedtoddy7664 10 ай бұрын

Really excited about this one. I absolutely love high accuracy Quartz watches. Another really great affordable high accuracy Quarts is the Seiko dolce line. It comes with their 4J Movement that they used in their older grand Seiko‘s and the price is around $300 for a new one. They’re definitely dressy watches, but a really cool affordable option if you are into this sort of movement. They are +- 10 seconds a year as far as accuracy and they are thermal compensated

@shawnlavigne9069 10 ай бұрын

Did you mean 8j41?

@brortobias8908 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for such a well made review and tons of well made shots and clips of the actual watch! The concept of high accuracy wtih *sweeping seconds* is very intriguing to me. I love them. Are there any other non-mechanical-watches with the same accuracy and sweeping seconds???

@jamesR1990 10 ай бұрын

I'm really excited for this one

@halfpastblog 10 ай бұрын

Man I man that's a good looking dial. And it has my favorite movement to boot!

@brianmsahin 10 ай бұрын

Epic is the right thumbnail for this one Shane. The colour is fantastic, that sweeping seconds hand is smoother than a Seiko high beat 36,000 bpm and can only be beaten by a Springdrive. On the accuracy claims I'm not worried about it. 2 years battery is ok too. I don't like fingerprints though! But I could live with that!

@TheZooness 10 ай бұрын

I picked up this exact one days after seeing it at Windup Watch Fair a few months back. The sweep, the dial color, the case shape, and surprisingly the bracelet all work. Not sure why I needed another quartz at this price, PRX was the first, but I find myself grabbing them before any other mechanicals I had.

@tedblack2415 10 ай бұрын

Hopefully it's a sign of better things to come from the brand using this movement plus a heads up to the design dept regarding their dinner plate offerings attempting to re-invent the wheel . Love the watch but not the msrp , a thorough & informative review Shane , in fact the best to date on yt regarding this piece , oh & let me know when you're tired of the Akura 😉.

@Co808 Күн бұрын

You got me buying one :-) I received mine today and I took a good look at the bracelet ... I am pretty sure it resembles a row with windows from the Empire State Building in which Bulova has been located since 2015. The similarities are pretty obvious. That makes this piece even more special!

@rabadabadoo491 10 ай бұрын

The red dial is gorgeous, I might keep an eye out for one of the mustard yellow though. Thanks for the upload 🍻

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mtbkmaniac1 10 ай бұрын

Nicely done video. Great selection of strap options. That must have taken some time. It is beautiful. I own 2 red dialed watches. Maybe i need a 3rd.

@theleastsignificantbit4794 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch! I own a Bulova WWII ORD watch from 1943. It’s nice to see Bulova make a comeback.

@keith8liu 10 ай бұрын

Love the watch. Love your Battlestar reference even more. I picked up the limited edition...but yes, the red and gold versions may be more 'period correct'. But the red, white and blue of the limited is pretty subtle in person. The sweep is indeed mesmerizing. I have a small wrist so I put it on an Artem short sailcloth strap to fit me better. Keep up the great content!

@keefw361 8 ай бұрын

Could you take off enough links on the bracelet to fit? I have a 6 inch wrist and looking at this

@williamsalin3509 3 ай бұрын

Just ordered one! Great review!

@RelativeTime 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, hope you enjoy it!

@dr.kevinmoore8889 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, well balanced review. Thank you.

@RelativeTime 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Koishishibaman 10 ай бұрын

Really good and honest review. Kind of a sucker for a pretty red dial. I just got the silver dial limited version. Stunning watch! Haven't sized the bracelet. I am using it on the blue band with the red stitching. Perfect for me. For the money, a real deal.

@larrydalton2205 10 ай бұрын

Nice review as always. Finally a Bulova at a reasonable size. It seems like every Bulova is 44-45. I'm in the camp of not wearing red dials but this does look really nice. That smooth sweep is amazing. To each their own opinion but those who avoid quartz they are missing out on so many good watches.

@simply_psi 10 ай бұрын

As a fellow Jetstar owner, I went for the limited edition silver dial, I would like to add how very well made watch this is, it is better made than a lot of mid range Swiss watches in my collection from companies like Glycene, Tissot and Maurice Lacroix.

@armiebarnes1881 2 ай бұрын

Love the watch and a great review thank you.

@RelativeTime 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@gg.komorebi 9 ай бұрын

This is a awesome watch. Great movement, very good finish and great value for money ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I have this watch with the silver dial on a black leather strap

@jazzman5598 9 ай бұрын

I bet this is the most common comment: “Looks just like Spring Drive! “ I am interested in this very watch. Thanks for another great review Shane.

@exexpat11 7 ай бұрын

Timex and a French company have teamed up to make a smooth sweeping second hand also without the accuracy of a high end. It is coming.

@Pacificaner 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your great review and introduction of this nice wristwatch. Just ordered one from Reeds.

@RelativeTime 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it. Mine has been great.

@Pacificaner 7 ай бұрын

@@RelativeTimeYes thank you. Got the red one, the colors are great almost mesmerizing. The band is well made. Have not adjusted the solid band yet, seems heavy but perhaps when I remove some of the links will be better. Like the release pins so maybe will get a leather strap in black (and or perhaps a darker burgandy strap). Also got the brown one that I also like, it reminds of a Time I had in the 70s in school). I like those colors best and very happy to have these new timepieces from Bulova (most of my watches are Citizen, so now theses first time Bulovas).

@christianaviles2199 10 ай бұрын

I completely agree. I love the Bulova Precisionist movements....but they are usually too large and some of their designs too over the top. This is a big step in the right direction for Bulova Precisionist. I'm very tempted by this.

@danieljones3683 10 ай бұрын

I really like this watch. I wouldn't usually go for a red dial but it looks great on this watch. That sweeping second hand is awesome. I do think they should offer some other colors also.

@bwallace4241 10 ай бұрын

I am 100% going to add one of these to my collection in the near future; it'll be the silver dial one that comes with the blue strap as well

@rioriggs3568 8 ай бұрын

An amazing watch! If Rolex had released this movement, this watch would be $7,599. Great review as usual.

@exexpat11 7 ай бұрын

Try $25K and you'd be closer to the Rolex mark but... a QUARTZ! Only common people wear those... things.

@twitchyjambo 10 ай бұрын

I'm very happy you done a review on this one, It's sold out in the UK and I put in my interest as soon as I seen it just waiting for the available email😂,looks stunning and I'm not a auto/mechanical snob, this is amazing looking 🤯 great job man😎👍

@mikehowells7746 10 ай бұрын

Beaverbrooks have them in stock according to their website.

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@EndtheWokeMadness 10 ай бұрын

I've been looking for a crimson dial watch for a while now. I think this is the one. I can appreciate the 70s watch asthetic, just not clothes. I cringe when I see the pucture of me in my powder blue suit my mom made me wear. Nice balanced review Shane!

@viperocco 10 ай бұрын

Love the vintage/retro look

@user-oc9on3ul5t 10 ай бұрын

I have two Bulova Lunar Pilots and their accuracy for keeping time is in the range of 10 - 12 sec/year I also have the complete Casio Duro collection (white included) and their accuracy varies from 4 to 8 sec/month On the other hand, I also have a Casio (Tifany blue for 50 euros) which has a precision of 1 sec/month... which classifies it in the Precisionist category!! With low-end watches it's a question of luck... with a Precisionist you are assured of consistency... no unpleasant surprises BTW ... great review

@paulgraham1465 10 ай бұрын

I got a nice dressy blue 3-hander precisionist for under 200. Since April, it’s gained around 2.5-3 seconds. That’s 6sec/year, under the 10s/yr advertised. Also, the battery should last the same as regular quartz, as far as I can see from some watch forums. And the sweeping seconds hand is mesmerising!

@stavros_katsopr 10 ай бұрын

Learning the story of your first Bulova, plus knowing the love you have for red dials, it's easy to understand this is a great hit for you. In a good way... hit! Now with your fingerprints all over it, all yours... LOL Cheers Shane, enjoy. PS Did you mention Galactica? Damn mate, you took me way back... Thanks!

@randyreynolds1045 9 ай бұрын

Awesome watch❤

@gmotionedc5412 7 ай бұрын

I love red dials. Blue. Yellow. Orange. I would love that movement in a ton of other watches.

@TheChadWork2001 6 ай бұрын

That butterscotch dial model is my favorite.

@cfk8593 3 ай бұрын

Just ordered the silver for a really good discount. It has been a long while since I have been so taken in by a watch design like this. Briliant balance of paying homage to the original, and being able to innovate and bring something new and unique to the table.

@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 10 ай бұрын

Hi Shayne mate your reviews make others here on KZfaq seem amateur. Well done. I too love the Bulova Precisionist movement. I took a Sea King Precisionist and threw away the horrid rubber strap, replacing it with a black and orange sailcloth/rubber strap. I swim and hike with it and love it. It's heavy yes but comfortable and durable. These latest Precisionist variations look awesome particularly the crimson red you are showing here. The red rally band is awesome visually and really takes the watch to another level. I think price wise they are reasonable value and I may get the Gold one to try. Keep up the reviews of Bulova watches who knows we may be able to influence them to hit the back catalogues even more!

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! A rep from Bulova recently emailed me about clarifying the differences in the movements. I'll try and encourage them to keep it up.

@craiggoins647 10 ай бұрын

Nicely done. I’m all about the gold on leather. Jared has them 25% off and this red is $$446.25! The others are shown discounted as well but I could only add the red dial to the cart. 😮

@williamhill7312 10 ай бұрын

Great Rview! I am an old Bulova guy, I was given my first one in 1963. Bulova has a great history, for years it was considered "America's Watch;" I mean Frank Sinitra was the company's main Celebrity Spokesman. Ever since Thum was ousted as CEO it looks like Bulova is sort of treated like Citizen's unwanted division, sort of ignored in the budget process. They did away with the Accu Swiss line and acquired Frederique Constant / Alpina as their Swiss luxary brands. I truly wish Bulova could return to a more American Brand, but those days are done. Hey Swatch Group, want another old time American name brand, with some spiffy offices in New York's Empire State Building?

@sivanstar 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE IT! i love everything about it! Would like to have one in the future. If Bulova/Citizen /miyota idk who. Will make this movement solar, it would be epic!

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Agreed, a solar version would be awesome.

@thetattedpharmacist3215 2 ай бұрын

In Australia we also get a silver dial with silver indices, on a black leather strap. That’s the one I went for, seconds hand has a baby blue tip on the distal quarter of the hand. So much more versatile than the other colourways

@ryanstafford8544 10 ай бұрын

Awesome watch. Love the sweep and your overall review of it. You have good insights. My nit pick is the logo at the bottom. Seems to large or maybe just upsets my OCD with it’s angled placement. Either have only the logo or only the 262.

@nigelbowler1601 9 ай бұрын

Great looking retro watch for sure & a quality watch on point i owe several Bulova lunar pilot including vintage watches a good brand cheers from the UK.

@XxGDUBxX7 9 ай бұрын

I'd like to get one but I also really enjoy looking at my Bulova Wilton. I would love to have a quartz like this though. Elegant smooth movement.

@thealphabethalls 10 ай бұрын

My word that is a handsome watch. The mix of brushed and polished surfaces strikes a good balance for a watch which wants to be looked at. I keep looking at one of the older Precisionist 3 handed watches with a black turbine style dial, but this is in a completely different category for style and finish. I would be all over this watch, except that I’ve had two new watches this year and I think a third would be a bridge too far. That said I will certainly have this at top of my list for next time I feel wealthy.

@markr831 4 ай бұрын

I agree totally with your comments on the color choices. I would have one right now if it wasn’t for the colors. The red is nice but I am not a red person. Hopefully next models will include a black and blue option.

@monologic4806 10 ай бұрын

Excellent review bro. The watch is cool no doubt. I like the UK edition. "Can you dig it?" 3x Yes

@tescoshortage 10 ай бұрын

My only gripe is that the red, white/silver and blue colorway is a limited edition. That model just looks awesome

@kaiwilliams141 10 ай бұрын

I think it's like a 7000 piece limited edition. So it shouldn't be too hard for you to get one

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

I'm more annoyed the black gilted version is only in the UK.

@stusims6567 10 ай бұрын

I own two Bulova watches both have that funky counter-balance. I like that and wish they’d stayed with it. I have an older Citizen with the same color of dial as this one. It’s a little small for me, but I still wear it every so often because I love the dial. I’d definitely wear it!

@johnmonachelli5256 10 ай бұрын

7000 lol love the limitless limited edition

@marcuslieberman3577 10 ай бұрын

Great review Shane. I am not a accuracy nut. I do love the Sweeping Seconds hand on the Precisionist! (I also like the VH31 quartz movement) I have a Accutron "SpaceView and I have 96B195. I will wait till the price comes down. The Gold case and the mustard dial is looking better... unless the Black Dial becomes available . The Limited Edition is the best looking though.

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

These seem to be doing really well, maybe they will introduce some new colors too.

@Shri_V 10 ай бұрын

Bulova/Citizen need to combine the precisionist movement with Eco-drive to sort out the thirst issues. Wonder why they haven't considered it yet!

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

I'm guessing it's too power hungry.... otherwise they really need to get on it.

@alaththar819 10 ай бұрын

I wish Citizen could revive their cosmotron line up with eco drive. I wish they do, I even have name for them. it's Citizen Ecotron. 😊

@RafaelSantos-vg3jd 10 ай бұрын

There is an interview online with current Bulova President and this question was asked. He states that Citizen wants Eco-Drive proprietary to Citizen. And Bulova 262kHz movement proprietary to Citizen. Though Bulova is owned by Citizen they are still run as two separate companies. Citizen headquarters in Japan and Bulova still maintains its offices in NYC.

@lpsalsaman 10 ай бұрын

Great vid Shane! As for the Jetstar, well, I would have prefered that Bulova would have made the case a bit closer to the original that is supposed to be representing, although I get what you are saying that, because it sort of looked like a Seiko Turtle they decided not to do it. As for the guilded looked one that is a UK only run, yeah, I'm with you and hope that Bulova/Citizen did not shot themselves in the foot like you said. I think they may have thought that offering the silver one, which looks as far the dial is concern to the original, for the US market, that it could sale more. I don't think most people even remember the original models, unless they are in their 60's and lived thru the 70's. However, I wish that Citizen would look at the back catalog of Bulova and try to bring back some of the old models but with new manufacturing processes. I would think like you said, with more normal sizes and look, they could make Citizen big money if they would do something like that not as a "here and there" re-issues but as more main stream lines. Anyway, keep up the great work!

@Heisenberg_747 4 ай бұрын

The yellow colour looks really good irl.

@dopenerd 8 ай бұрын

I’m actually ok that they omitted the Precisionist logo counterweight on the seconds hand. It’s already on the dial, and that dial is pretty awesome as is. Great review.

@RelativeTime 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@exexpat11 7 ай бұрын

I love that you explained and questioned the technical aspects of the watch. So, it would be a battery eater. Not as much as the Lunar Pilot and one with 6 to 8 hands that could be set off accidentally and would need the ability to read and understand a BMW 7 Class Owners manual to operate and use all the functions. Even though Citizen has bought Bulova I wonder with the long term reliability of the watch having such a quartz fitted with both a turbo and supercharger type action. There is one other Precisionist that is normal that isn't a Jet that comes in Blue and Black textured faces without extra hands flying around. The oval of the original 70's vibe reminds me of those oval RADO watches. One of the few Quartz watches I would consider over Autos. Citizen... loan them the Eco Drive with these to really make this a watch with super powers as far as high end tech.

@Gumby56 10 ай бұрын

I have the silver dial version and love it.

@VBJoeMo 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Just purchased the silver dial Limited Edition. I agree that they should role out the blue and black dials, but I really do love the silver dial with the blue strap.

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

How is the strap that comes with it?

@VBJoeMo 10 ай бұрын

The blue strap is nice quality. I particularly like the red stitching, clasp, and texture/smooth parts of the strap. It is maybe more on the thin/tapering than I prefer. I was not a fan of the bracelet - just not my style. @@RelativeTime

@keefw361 8 ай бұрын

I think that blue strap looks great on the silver dial. How are you finding the watch?

@WhoIsSerafin 9 ай бұрын

The Bulova sea king is my favorite watch, even over my marine master, seamaster, orient watches, all of them. It’s everything I want in a tool watch. I like it so much I have two with on just sitting in a box.

@explained4242 10 ай бұрын

Tissot's new 40mm quartz sea star is crazy accurate. +-10 sec/year! and battery life is 5 years. It's a great piece. I have the black one. Slim and beautiful. But not a sweeping seconds hand. But it's great. Would be a good review.

@gagsy100 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@daleyfamily2179 10 ай бұрын

I bought that 70s gold bling arriving tomorrow. That's the best one lol. If you are going for that 70's look which Bulova is, then you have to go with the gold. That's what the seventies was all about.

@MikeSmith-er1qs 10 ай бұрын

Red is like the alpinist green…. It just works with everything. You think it wouldn’t but it does.

@enmovimiento3766 10 ай бұрын

Bomba 💣 ✅. I had the same thought a Precisionist in a smaller size will kill it. Good video Shane

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thenexthobby 10 ай бұрын

Yes Shane, my Lunar Pilot DOES need a new battery now. The way it lets you know goes beyond "no action," the hands reposition themselves to strange positions. Meanwhile, I've yet to replace a G-Shock battery of older vintage. Oh well. I like red watches. I own a Marlin TW2T23200ZV (burgundy). It helps scratch my itch for vintage vibe, although not in any way my 1963 Bulova Sea King does. 17-jewel Swiss manual winds are excellent and affordable, despite obsolete. ($100 to buy, $100 to service.) Among the Marlin's attributes are a simple (unpretentious) case, Miyota 8000-series, and acrylic crystal. Acrylic is not a good idea on cheap Casios but it entirely appropriate on many others. I own several watches with sapphire crystals and none of them let me forget I'm looking through "glass" to see the dial. AR coating isn't a panacea. All of which is to say ... I'm not sold on this Jet Star's blocky-yet-blingy case and bracelet. The movement remains something Bulova still doesn't know what to do with, overall. Last time I saw a second hand like that it was on either an original Accutron or a Spring Drive. A few years ago I trolled eBay for the 41mm Surveyors but never pulled the trigger. At least they had the good sense to put the date at the 6, but *I can't remember if they were Precisionist or just "regular" k262 models ... Bulova sold them as Accutron II.

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

I've had one of those Accutron IIs. Bought a green one off ebay. I'm still not sure what movement is in it. It has a similar sweep. One of the reasons I thought Precisionists were so big was because of the movement and battery. So I remember seeing someone say it was basically the Precisionist movement minus the high-accuracy bits. That was how they got the size down, but who knows. The line didn't last very long, and Citizen wound up spinning the whole Accutron name into its own strange brand.

@thewheelman6533 5 ай бұрын

The indexes on my silver Jetstar LE look fine, at least to my eye. Haven't put it under a magnifying glass though and don't plan to. I really like how the blue doesn't pop on this watch except in super bright light. I'm wearing it right now in my room and it looks like it has black accents instead of blue. So for me It pops even more when I'm in a really bright environment, which is when the rest of the watch pops. People definitely look at it.

@WatchLaw22 10 ай бұрын

I love the movement! Will pull the trigger once they come out with rotating bezel.

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a devil diver with this movement.

@xynged 8 ай бұрын

At least we finally have a precisionist in a dial thats not a dog's breakfast, a step in the right direction.

@jwags24 10 ай бұрын

They came so close for me! Make it 38mm with 100m water resistance and I’m 1000% sold. I still think 40mm is a little too large for this type of watch and adds it to the “mall watches” category.

@fergfour 10 ай бұрын

I had the same model. Pretty nice overall and one of Bulova's best imo. Ended up selling it about a week ago on EB.

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

What made you decide to sell it? Didn't connect with it?

@fergfour 10 ай бұрын

@@RelativeTime No reason in particular. It is nice and I think it's great for Bulova. I wore it a few times then it sat in the case and I always seemed to choose a different watch to wear for the day. After a month I figured why not let someone else enjoy it.

@Overlord277 7 ай бұрын

I have seen this watch in person. It's stunning. Worth the $500 price tag.

@RelativeTime 7 ай бұрын

It is. Been a few months and still love it.

@AvroBellow 4 ай бұрын

I'm going to get the silver one today... provided that it's not too small. After all, with my flat and broad wrists, I can pull off an OG Lunar Pilot, Tissot Seastar 2000 and Invicta Grand Diver. Those watches are 45, 46 and 47mm respectively. I'm hoping that the cushion case makes up for the dial size.

@ozmondos 10 ай бұрын

I have been waiting for a 40mm and 100m WR high accuracy smooth sweep watch from Bulova for some time as well. I really like the movement. Looks like I'm going to keep waiting. I have an accutron II dive watch and a dressy precisionist with the same movement.

@RelativeTime 10 ай бұрын

The Accutron IIs were only out for a short period of time. I was never sure why.