A Homerun Release From Bulova With A Reasonable Price to Match - Bulova Jet Star

[@christianaviles2199]

Yes Bulova, more of this. These are good looking watches. You actually appropriately used sapphire. And the Precisionist movement is a great quartz movement that needs to continue to be developed and you're using it in an actually reasonably sized and classically styled watch. Precisionist line needs more of this. Not sure if I'll end up getting one of these but they are enticing and I hope these do well enough that Bulova considers doing more Precisionist watches like these.

[@Klingonmastr]

I finally saw one at Macy's and the bracelet isn't all the heavy compared to many Tissot, Mido, and Hamilton watches. I like the fact Bulova finally made a Precisonist watch with a smaller case size. I really want to buy a JetStar watch with that pretty red dial but not sure if there is enough removable end links for someone with a 6 inch wrist.

[@talister106]

Just got mine and was no problem sizing. It has enough to adjust to your wrist. Also got a nice mahogany color band to swap the bracelet on hot days.​@@Klingonmastr

[@AbdulBasit-in7hh]

That sweeping second hand. That dial. And the accuracy. And the price! Honestly for us guys who cannot afford luxury watches like Rolex or even Tudor for that matter, this is an absolute must for anyone who loves watches. Bracelet is quite nice and I love the red dial. Looking for deals right now!

[@prairieschooner2599]

Very impressive model release. As a staunch fan of Bulova, it's refreshing to see a seemingly return to what made them such fine time pieces in the first place.

[@AliAbbasi-nn4on]

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[@ThatPolyglot]

Just got mine last week! Bulova knocked it out of the park with this one! I ordered the limited edition with red/blue accents. Just a gorgeous watch all around. The sweeping seconds hands is truly mesmerizing - and yes I know it’s been said many times in this comments section - but the seconds hand is truly mesmerizing! 😊

[@brentwhite9712]

Love the Jet Star, I have the limited edition and it is beautifully built and finished, the choice of bracelet and strap is great. I am getting very tempted by the yellow/brown gold model now!

[@cdnhybrid107]

Trust me, I got the red and gold one. All I'm missing the is the limited edition you have. The strap which comes with it looks amazing

[@GuyHall-d6z]

I ordered the brown leather brown face jetstar bulova out of my work catalog gift, for years of service and was impressed with the look and appeal of this watch it truely is a fantastic it piece

[@j1d7s]

I never thought I would buy a Bulova, they have made models in the last years which are quite unappealing and either too noisy, too big or too uninteresting for my taste. I only would have considered one of their military / field watches. But some weeks ago I stumbled upon the Bulova Oceanographer with the black dial and red accents and while the cheap non-hacking Miyota 8215 was a bit of a let-down, I just love the vintage aesthetics and the quite unique indices on that watch. I just ordered the Bulova Jet Star with the red / burgundy dial today (sorry, I live in Europe, so I ordered it here...) out of the same reasons I bought the oceanographer. I think it looks gorgeous and it has just the perfect amount of vintage looks. The case design and overall looks reminded me of the Citizen Series8, which I quite liked did not get because they look a bit too industrial for me and I did not like the crown guard on those. So this Bulova hits a sweet spot again. I am thinking about getting the gold tone, too...

[@michaelredding6219]

the second hand sweep is so smooooth, like the unique case & bracelet design, overall very nice!

[@dougstump2520]

I saw and tried on the gold dial - this watch is incredibly attractive in person, the best looking watch in the case. I was really surprised at how good it looks and sits on the wrist.

[@omadayusjones6414]

That burgundy is sharp. Just picked up a blue Super Seville with the same movement. Bulova is in a renaissance right now. Thanks for your work Teddy!

[@erikk1820]

The date window may be the icing on the cake to make me swap my 43 Lunar Pilot for it. Beautiful watch. Great movement. Huge value.

[@allanlarsen5098]

Just ordered the gold tone Jetstar. Already own the Lunar Pilot and the Devil Diver (orange dial). Am more than happy to add another Bulova to my small, but growing, collection.

[@talister106]

Nice collection. Enjoy.

[@60zeller]

Love mine (red) the strap is just okay. I will probably change out later. The sweep is so sweet

[@felixthecat6367]

I have the Merlot one, videos and pics don't do it justice, go see it in person, that dial!!! 😎. This watch is pure class.

[@spex7503]

I own an older Bulova with the Precisionist movement and the sweep of the seconds hand is mesmerizing. It's a shame that the vast majority of models with this movement have been ugly as sin (like, Invicta level ugly). This new Jet Star range is certainly a step in the right direction.

[@pablorubiopascual2269]

How many years does the battery go??

[@Bugsy0987987]

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[@flcd_]

@@pablorubiopascual2269 2-3 years. battery replacement is easy.

[@a0r0a7]

@@pablorubiopascual2269 2 years on a lithium I believe.

[@ronp4529]

I like them all! But that deep red is really nice. Cool bracelet as well.

[@nigelbowler1601]

Nice review Teddy Bulova have blown it out of the park with this 70s retro watch for sure I'm normally a mechanical watch collector & in my collection i own a couple of vintage Bulova & confess two Lunar pilot's one being the 45mm black dial version & the 43mm snoopy blue panda version supberb watches cheers from the UK.

[@paultomaszewski1964]

Recently purchased a Bulova Precisionist 96B158 with that same movement and it's a nice watch. It's Charcol Gray/Black with a polished case and a black leather strap. It was a barely used with a new battery for 130.00.

[@jtfragrance]

A very underrated brand still in my opinion, well done as always Bulova

[@AliAbbasi-nn4on]

Agreed 😊

[@Gemini530]

💯

[@davidhill3939]

Bulova not marketing and selling this movement to other manufacturers is keeping the lion in the cage. Think of any popular automatic and you have a host watch for this movement that would sell like hotcakes. A true quartz crisis. Having said this, I’ll buy what Bulova have on offer (as long as it fits my skinny wrist). In fact, I bought the red and the gold Jet Stars. Thanks for the video!

[@calcarl1234]

Saw these in person today at my local watch dealer. The red dial is definitely the one to get.

[@fluffywarhampster]

As a very much admitted quartz hater I absolutely love this watch. Aside from the smoother sweep on the high frequency quartz movement the thing just looks good and is so distinctive from everything else out there.

[@reybeloart]

Eu ainda tenho o meu primeiro Bulova comprado há 30 anos, relógio excepcional !

[@bravo1IsixI]

Whoever is making the design choices at Bulova is absolutely killing it right now. I found the Devil Diver a couple of years back and thought it was a fluke in their lineup. Then I saw the Lunar Pilot. I have both now. And I plan on adding the Jet Star and the Oceanographer GMT. I love a good comeback story!

[@tarquesh]

No problem to praise Bulova watches. When they were independent or under the roof at Citizen, I do normally not buy watches in a short time period, but i must hit the brake for not buying 30 Bulova’s in a year. So, now it’s time to close my tablet and only look at the silhouette of my Bulova. Love it, love it!

[@marcoams6239]

I am not typically a big fan of gold watches as silver typically works best with my skin tone but i gotta say that this watch looks great in gold especially with that leather strap, love the retro feel and the dome effect. Good job to Bulova for making insanely good high frequency Quartz movement for such a good price too, I am becoming more of a fan of them with each of these great movements.

[@varanid9]

Same. Everything I have is in gray, blue or black so I have nothing to wear this with. I wish I dressed accordingly, as the gold version is by far my favorite. Very classic.

[@wyso2]

can someone confirm if the bracelet can be properly sized for 16.5cm/6.5' wrist?

[@szendrenko]

One of the best releases of the year at any price. Mine is much more accurate than Bulova's stated values. It's a very Japanese thing to do - claim one thing, but actually be significantly better.

[@mikehowells7746]

I think I would go for the brown and gold one, it reminds me of my first ever watch as a kid in the 1970s, that colourway is just so '70s.

[@michaelturner6469]

Yes I bought one and the positive comments have been non-stop. It sure does rock the 70's look with a great heart beat. Get one before theyre gone!

[@toddw14]

I saw this watch in another video & immediately bought the silver one. Absolutely love the dial & the blue/red leather strap. Plus you also get free sunglasses. 😎

[@escalusross]

Looks like Bulova UK also gets a black dial with gold accents on a steel bracelet. Bulova Australia offers that plus a beautiful silver sunburst dial on a black leather strap.

[@toddjohnson5506]

I just saw the gray dial 96b414. Is this part of a second round of releases?

[@JackDomenabc]

I’ve had my Jetstar a little over a month now, and it has only lost half a second in timing. Hell yeah

[@martinivanov5151]

How do you even notice half a second bro? 😃

[@D3athN0t3]

@@martinivanov5151probably a timegrapher device

[@TheGaztela]

Yo estoy mirando el Surveyor en verde oscuro por unos 290€. Mi otra alternativa es el Seiko Presage Sharp Edge, también en verde . Merece la pena pagar la diferencia de precio entre uno y otro ? Gracias

[@birdytiger]

I'm glad to see that this is getting some hype. It's been a good year for them

[@samnova450]

Really like the gold tone to Brown edge. Like the colors and vintage watch look.

[@TheRealBrook1968]

I am a Bulova fan. They occasionally offer watches with the wow factor. They are like the Pontiac of old of watches; they can be innovative, sporty and luxurious but don't always get the credit they deserve. I wish that Citizen and Bulova would introduce a hybrid eco-drive powered precisionist movement. It seems so obvious.

[@georgefraley6628]

Tough call between the silver and burgundy dials. They both look great.

[@ItaliaJP400]

That yellow!!! MY LAWD !!! Yellow 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@jakecoventry9004]

I tried the gold one on yesterday and it looks great on the wrist even with my small wrists. It has a real nice vibe to it. I might just have to get one.

[@bayflowshow65]

I own the Bulova Lunor Pilot. I wear that watch almost daily. I respect the quartz movement due to it’s accuracy. But to see the same frequency and a sweeping second hand here, I think it’s probably the best quartz watch out there. Some quartz haters have to consider the art that the sweeping second hand offers. But like anything, time will tell since this is a legitimate new watch.

[@mrbookends]

Just a heads up - it's almost September, 2024, and lots of retailers are selling this for ~$360...... Pretty outrageous value at that price point

[@scartownproductions]

Is that in the US or canada?

[@mrbookends]

@@scartownproductions I'm in the US but I bought mine on Jomashop during the Labor Day sale and got it for $320, including tax and free shipping!?

[@DanonOP]

Bought the gold one. Really nice looking watch. And the second hand - impressive 😊

[@ScoobieDoobie197474]

If it’s a true 50 M, I think a lot of people simply don’t realize that it equates to 164 ft

[@astrostl]

I can't get over the case. Dig the dial and bracelet on the red, though!

[@stevehenrytagami4709]

Seriously shop around as I purchased the lovely gold for $330 Any ideas where to get a matched gold bracelet. It looks more rose gold ?

[@Gemini530]

Bulova precisionists are my favorite watches of all. Bulova makes swiss watches high prices, unjustified.

[@mikejackson19828]

I have just bought the gold one for £309. I can't wait to receive it!

[@Lumpy_Peter]

Does it also tick so fast? How about energy use? How long does the battery last?

[@jimsutter2748]

I hope this is an indication that Bulova can produce a Lunar Pilot in this smaller size. The current “smaller” Lunar Pilot is still too large for me to comfortably wear.

[@cashflowandy]

Can you do a review or tell me what you think about the Bulova marine Star series A 98A226 & marine star series C 96A291 thinking about getting those two beautiful pieces to start my collection. Thank you.

[@LombardoJoe]

I picked up the gold/brown one the day I heard about it about a month ago. I love it. But I do wish they made a matching gold bracelet in the same style the other models have. The band is just OK. And it’s too hard to match up with something aftermarket.

[@jasonhindle4054]

Impressive accuracy for the price. Similar to my F91W (Yes - that’s lottery level luck, I know). So what’s stopping Bulova making a solar Precisionist watch?

[@KabobHope]

This movement is incredibly power hungry: the battery is HUGE. It would be like trying to charge an Apple Watch with a solar cell. You could do it, but it would take awhile. That said: that sweep is amazing and totally worth it.

[@handojokarmano6180]

Is this an American market only?

[@RegM86]

Picked up the red dial version from Macys at 20% off. May not be the cheapest price but a lot of watch for the buck.

[@jonardlopez5019]

The gold bulova. Is it PVD or Gold filled?

[@wsgus]

Does this Bulova feature seconds hand hacking?

[@GaryHelle]

Yes

[@stu632]

Can't find on their site. They resemble the Zenith Defy classic very much indeed, a cheaper carbon copy with more accuracy.

[@AvroBellow]

I'm going to get a silver model today. That sweep just mesmerises me, far more than my automatic watches. Of course, I have to try it on and all that but I can't imagine that there's going to be a real problem with it. EDIT: Nope, it's a stunner but it's WAY too small for my Lunar Pilot-sized wrist. The smallest watch size that I can reasonably pull off is 44mm. Damn, that sucks.

[@holeOfFame]

I would have loved a blue dial variant... Maybe the next release?

[@JS-ev4xc]

I thot u said you are addressing the 50m water resistance later or did I hear wrongly? Nevertheless, it cant be used for swimming.

[@littlefinger9000]

this will be my first bulova. bulova's precisionist is a sleeper.

[@GreenPizza577]

The gold one is beautiful.

[@ozmondos]

Please review the new Seiko Alpinist GMTs

[@IKhanNot]

Beautiful watches. Liking my Precisionist 96B158 so looking to add this.

[@bjarkelykkemadsen2874]

Amazing piece. Love It :)

[@polipentamorfi4152]

I love the limited edition and the yellow -gold one and I don't know which one to buy 🤔🤔

[@Riful]

Bolova has honestly been killing it this year, the new Lunar Pilot, Jet Star and the 3 new Oceanographer's that just dropped. Would definitely like to get the Oceanographer once the prices drop like they tend to do.

[@geopapak2632]

Very nice vintage look watches especialy the gold one once again nice job from Bulova...👍👏

[@jourelem]

Can you please review the new super seville?

[@Klingonmastr]

I'm really impressed by the version with the gorgeous red dial. Having only 50 meters of water resistance isn't a real deal breaker for me. I saw one at Macy's and didn't bother to check the length of the bracelet. I was wanting to know if there are enough removable end links on this Bulova watch to fit a person with a six inch wrist.

[@absar8304]

Did you get it finally? Does it fit on your 6inch wrist?

[@keefw361]

Get the limited edition model it comes bracelet and a blue leather strap that's much nicer than the bracelet

[@KabobHope]

It would be nice if they had a battery compartment so you could easily replace the battery yourself.

[@jlg395]

Needs a day date.

[@princelinus8320]

which color? thats the question

[@imarod78]

Looks like a zenith defy, but at a sane price... Bulova has got it made just bringing back their classics and back catalog... because they sure as heck cant come uo with any new desigms that arent fugly as f

[@Dakota-d4n]

I m a fan 1940 Bulova watch

[@raymondario]

Next review the Jack Mason GMT please!!

[@RobDaKid87]

Wish the red was automatic. I just don't care for quartz anymore. The batteries always die and I never end up changing them.

[@goran3149]

Wow 👌 they need this movement in the devil diver

[@CarlosMartinez-n5y]

A great brand and a trilogy of unique models, I love all 3, and great review

[@OL-Electric]

Where are these made? They really keep that detail hidden well, so can I assume not in Japan except the movement? It's really a very interesting piece but I'm trying to avoid stuff that is half done in China.

[@MafiosoARM]

Great watch and I love the quartz movement. Too bad the finishing is not so great, for example look at red paint on the hour hand 5:13

[@60zeller]

I love mine, I that the finish is beautiful. Maybe a bit blingy

[@rohanbuck2185]

Really wish they would add some more taper to their bracelets

[@elanrhys3178]

Shame they didn’t keep the honeycomb bracelet of the original, also the lack of a hacking movement, with that wonderful sweep of the second hand you would think they would make it a little more visible/prominent.

[@Horizontalvertigo]

These movements hack as far as I know though?

[@johnmcdevitt9797]

The questions that give me the most pause... is the movement reliable longterm, does the Precisionist movement contain plastic cogwheels? How reliable is a quartz crystal oscillating @262khz longterm? I'm kinda obsessive detail disordered (and what seasoned watch enthusiast isn't) when it comes to any watch over a certain threshold price point. Maybe my expectations are too high given the price point of the Bulova Jet Star.

[@ashwinalagiri-rajan1180]

teddy you should upload your haircare routine lol

[@luke.perkin.online]

If they got rid of the date window, it'd be perfect. Great colourways, nice size, definitely want a 262khz in my collection!

[@luke.perkin.online]

Or put the date window at 6pm, symmetric!

[@ryangochuico]

Other Quartz watches: we will make our seconds hand tick only once per second to preserve battery power Bullova: hold my beer On that note, how long do batteries last on these models? Im liking the smooth sweep and the bracelet. Not too much a fan of this case and dial though. I'll definitely keep an eye out for future releases❤

[@Horizontalvertigo]

Less than 2 years is the anecdote I've heard on battery life

[@ryangochuico]

@@Horizontalvertigo ah pretty short then. But thats the price you gotta pay for that sweep i guess. Thank you for the info 😊

[@capt.proton5041]

Quite lovely.

[@고구-h8x]

38 or 36 plz

[@Pedro.Chapps]

So just picked up the Silver/blue 0172 of 7300. :) I know it prob will never increase in value but its nice to have a low number on a limited item. Resizing the bracelet is painful, The pins on the metal strap and an absolute B***h to get out

[@richardbonanno7236]

Really nice

[@vinscenzowright]

Do we think this watch will accrue much in value over time? Would the gold model accrue near the same level as the more limited red white and blue dial?

[@grootbatavia]

They're modern Bulovas... Fantastic value and nice to wear, but consider them a write-off as soon as you walk out the store. That said, there are some classic Bulova pieces that have fantastic movements and do well in the used market. Don't know of any modern one that does.

[@vinscenzowright]

@grootbatavia that's true but for someone who isn't really a collector so much as just enjoys a nice watch they're great. Also, you can always pass them down and begin your kids watch journey too.

[@tightlines106]

Looks similar to adina watch co

[@jp4431]

38mm wanna I'll be on board

[@tkindschi]

For me, the one thing sorely missing are a few low key color-ways. None of these speak to me, (with the mustard on gold being particularly....Ug!). Maybe if they are popular, they will branch out to something more traditional....

[@tissapathiratna7761]

Thanks Teddy. Is this watch Solar powered ? Or just a battery? I prfer 100m water resistant & screw in Crown. 50M is too bad.

[@rudolphbeasley5652]

How come expensive quartz watches dont have that sweep tho!!??

[@travisogden9426]

They don't want to make their customers change the battery every 2 years

[@megga6459]

@@travisogden9426My Accutron II has the same movement and lasted 4 years on the original battery

[@mattybrews]

I swear Bulova does everything in their power to *discourage* buyers from using their watches in real use-case scenarios. Their military watches have 30m water resistance, and their Marine Star divers have 100m. This watch would be a slam-dunk with 100m water resistance. Yeesh, but no one ever accused a Bulova of being rugged. Here's the marketing meeting. "Oh how cool, a modern interpretation of a classic icon." Bulova: "Yes!" "A world-class movement, too! The epitome of quartz and a real luxury." Bulova: "You know it!" "Excellent fit and finish, looks like a great bracelet, modern proportions. A real stunner." Bulova: "Glad you like it." "I'm sure it has the water resistance rating to give it real-world application...right?" Bulova: ...... "RIGHT??"

[@Horizontalvertigo]

You must live a very different life to mine, I've never dived more than 10m in my entire life, and I'm not planning on going much deeper any time soon

[@mattybrews]

...and my volvo has 4 wheels and an engine, but that doesn't make it suitable for going off-road. That's not how it works and you know it. This thing has one of the world's most advanced (read: sensitive) quartz movements. Even a shred of moisture could potentially ruin it. That's why top manufacturers have temperature and humidity control in their manufacturing. That's why even Bulova doesn't recommend you *swim* with a 30m water resistance rating even though, har-har, you'll never be diving further than that the entire time. I've had 100m watches fail while swimming laps at the gym. Simply put, a 100m water resistance rating is *not* *hard* to pass, especially for a global manufacturer like Bulova, they just have to care enough to do it. You would think that for 600-800 bucks and with a dazzling new quartz movement, they would care enough. But they don't, because that's what they do.

[@Horizontalvertigo]

@@mattybrews a more apt analogy would be driving a truck but never getting it muddy. 30WR is often called splash proof, but some manufacturers build watches to pass 3 bar with that description. 50WR has always been 50WR afaik. If your 100WR watch failed within warranty, that's a faulty watch, if your 100WR failed out of warranty, you presuambly didn't have your seals checked and the gaskets failed as they were no longer in spec. Watches aren't just forever their rated water resistance. A 50WR should be good to 5 bar within its warranty period: if it fails then that's a warranty issue. Ergo, if you never dive below 50 metres you shouldn't need a watch with greater than 50WR.

[@mattybrews]

@@Horizontalvertigo 50m watches aren't even rated for surfing or anything more intensive than casual swimming. Know why? Because meters of water resistance is a measure of putting a watch inside a tube and adding pressure. In other words, a test case that never applies to the real world. Calling something 30m and really secretly don't tell anyone considering it "splash proof" is exactly the standard of the industry. You wouldn't go swimming, or even showering, with a very nice expensive piece with 30m resistance, and you know it. Bulova themselves say you shouldn't swim with one of their 30m rated watches. So yeah, still don't think their 50m rating is all its cracked up to be. They don't prioritize water resistance, they never have, and it is why they're still thought of as pretty-looking mall watches by the general public.

[@christianschellbruck9788]

@@mattybrews Do you even know how a watch is tested for water resistance? 50m is enough for almos everything. And the most people wearing dive watches didnt dive in their whole life. And of course: No one would dive with this watch. 50m is enogh for everyday use.

[@Horizontalvertigo]

Forgot to mention these things eat batteries, so it might not even last much more than a year