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expiredgeforce1 posted Apr 28, 2023 05:52 AM

Bulova Mens Precisionist Leather Strap Quartz Watch $179.95

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Details for the Bulova Mens Precisionist Watch:

Model: 96B257
Clasp: E-331 Sport Strap Buckle
Dial Color : Blue
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Width: 43mm
Band Material: Leather
Crystal: Mineral Crystal
Water Resistance: 100M
Technology: High Performance Quartz



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Details for the Bulova Mens Precisionist Watch:

Model: 96B257
Clasp: E-331 Sport Strap Buckle
Dial Color : Blue
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Width: 43mm
Band Material: Leather
Crystal: Mineral Crystal
Water Resistance: 100M
Technology: High Performance Quartz



Also, Bulova store on Amazon is having a couple watches on sale at 50% discount. Here are some examples:

https://www.amazon.com/Bulova-Qua...atf_m&th=1

Bulova Mens Precisionist Leather Strap Watch [amazon.com]

Bulova Classic Quartz Mens Watch, Stainless Steel [amazon.com], $129

Bulova Men's Classic 3-Hand Quartz Black Leather Strap Watch, Roman Numeral Markers, 41mm, [amazon.com]$110

Bulova Classic Quartz Ladies Watch, Stainless Steel Diamond , [amazon.com]$136



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Model: Bulova Men's Precisionist 3-Hand Calendar Stainless Steel with Black Leather Strap and Blue Dial Style: 96B257

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Apr 28, 2023 05:11 PM
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Apr 28, 2023 06:25 PM
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SiennaRaccoon8463Apr 28, 2023 06:25 PM
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Supposedly Bulova Precisionist line is part of the High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) watches that some watch enthusiasts value more than other regular quartz watches.
Apr 28, 2023 07:33 PM
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PutinApr 28, 2023 07:33 PM
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Quote from maz021 :
Bulova is trash, don't buy it.
Not sure about now, but used to be a decent brand.
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JMezzacappaApr 29, 2023 01:53 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank JMezzacappa

I have a similar Precisionist. They're not your average quartz movement. Accurate to like 10 seconds per year or so.
Also, the sweeping second hand is sooo smooth, almost like that of a Grand Seiko Spring Drive.
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will403536Apr 29, 2023 01:59 AM
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Had a couple of the Claremont model of Bulova Precisionists back in the day (10 years ago lol), when Joma was selling them for $99. Made great gifts due to their affordability and the novelty of the super-smooth quartz movement.

The downside of these has always been their designs, which IMO aren't that great. They're often quite large too, and I don't think they need to be based on the movement design.
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Quote from will403536 :
Had a couple of the Claremont model of Bulova Precisionists back in the day (10 years ago lol), when Joma was selling them for $99. Made great gifts due to their affordability and the novelty of the super-smooth quartz movement.

The downside of these has always been their designs, which IMO aren't that great. They're often quite large too, and I don't think they need to be based on the movement design.
The large size is probably due to the high frequency movement, hence greater energy requirements. Thus, they house a CR2016 75 mAh battery which only lasts for about 3 years or so. But I'm sure there are more energy dense batteries now in smaller packages, or even the solar/lithium battery combo if they want to innovate.
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AlanTheWooApr 29, 2023 03:00 AM
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I wish bulova sold this movement to other manufacturers. I can appreciate the craftsmanship of a mechanical watch, but I have no desire to pay big money for expensive servicing, and I rotate my collection that it would be too annoying have a bunch of dead mechanicals (I also wouldn't want to waste electricity with constantly running watch winders either).

For me, it's perfect, reliability and accuracy of a quartz and the sweeping hands of a mechanical watch for looks.

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Apr 30, 2023 12:54 AM
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fantastapotamusApr 30, 2023 12:54 AM
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In for one, thanks! I've been interested in their high-precision quartz stuff, and while I agree with the posts here saying that those designs are mostly pretty wacky, I do like the blue one here.
Apr 30, 2023 01:52 AM
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JimC12Apr 30, 2023 01:52 AM
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Quote from SiennaRaccoon8463 :
Supposedly Bulova Precisionist line is part of the High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) watches that some watch enthusiasts value more than other regular quartz watches.
The second hand sweeps as well as the spring drive by Grand Seiko (the best that money can buy ) If you're a collector, you should have one of these in your collection.
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I have one from about 10yr ago, got at Kohl's if I recall for somewhere around this price, but with metal band. Great watch for the price, the movement is unique.
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ShrewdCalendar1634Apr 30, 2023 11:44 PM
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Quote from maz021 :
Bulova is trash, don't buy it.
They make plenty of great pieces and plenty of trash ones.
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nou1990May 01, 2023 03:12 AM
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What do you guys think is a better watch between this and Orient Kamasu Automatic Blue Dial?
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mychaluvaMay 01, 2023 03:32 AM
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Quote from nou1990 :
What do you guys think is a better watch between this and Orient Kamasu Automatic Blue Dial?
Hard to say, really depends on whether you prefer changing a battery every couple years or dealing with a pretty expensive servicing somewhere down the road. As far as Quartz movements go, there aren't many better than the Bulova 262 kHz that's used in the precisionist, marine star, curv, lunar pilot, and other models. I have a lunar pilot and a curv and wouldn't hesitate to pick up another watch with this movement.
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nou1990May 01, 2023 03:39 AM
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Quote from mychaluva :
Hard to say, really depends on whether you prefer changing a battery every couple years or dealing with a pretty expensive servicing somewhere down the road. As far as Quartz movements go, there aren't many better than the Bulova 262 kHz that's used in the precisionist, marine star, curv, lunar pilot, and other models. I have a lunar pilot and a curv and wouldn't hesitate to pick up another watch with this movement.
This will be my first time purchasing a watch. I first considered purchasing a Seiko sport 5 but seen some many variations and i went through a rabbit hole and came out more undecided lol. I finally settled for Orient Kamasu. I seen Bulova and looks like a good deal and I do like sweeping second hand.

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mychaluvaMay 01, 2023 03:48 AM
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Quote from nou1990 :
This will be my first time purchasing a watch. I first considered purchasing a Seiko sport 5 but seen some many variations and i went through a rabbit hole and came out more undecided lol. I finally settled for Orient Kamasu. I seen Bulova and looks like a good deal and I do like sweeping second hand.
For a first watch, Orient and Seiko would both be fine starting points. If you get an automatic, just be aware that a servicing may run you $300. That's the going rate at the shops near me. Doesn't matter if it's a $20 vintage watch or a $20000 Rolex, it'll cost you the same for basic service. Parts are obviously a lot different for more pricey watches.

Lots of people also recommend a G-Shock or something like a Casio Duro for a "first watch". Both can be had <$100. Citizen Eco-Drive is also a popular everyday watch without breaking the bank.

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