INSANE COLOUR! The Bulova Devil Diver!

[@francispace9985]

Thank you Jodie, I share your sympathy for 'the Devil'. When the Oceanographer was first reissued seven years ago, Bulova offered a limited edition with the same orange dial. It had the same bright orange dial, a Sellita movement and smaller dimensions. It cost around £1500. I bought one used a couple of years later.

[@edteach3r]

I have owned the 44mm version of this watch for the past three years and I still enjoy wearing it as a part of my regular rotation. It is the watch that has the fastest rotation of the hands when turning the crown that I have ever seen. 😊 The lume on my watch easily lasts throughout the night. Thanks for the review, Jody.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Not going to miss that one! Love the Devil Diver, doesnt really get the recognition it should on the market. Certainly one of Bulova's best

[@thadeusbaggins9967]

Absolutely! I have the blue/orange and the black/red, and they're some of my favorites in my collection.

[@stracciatella-k8w]

Yes I bought a signum cuda full lume in Orange because I liked the magnificent neon orange too

[@jaredhill1021]

I've had this watch for a while now and still love it. Got it from Jomashop for $370USD in late 2021. I don't have any bezel fading issues (yet). Routinely wear it on a 19mm Forstner BoR which does make it a bit top heavy but love the overall look.

[@calnative4904]

I really like the retro feel of this one and the unique lume pips are interesting.

[@Tom_H327]

I remember when I was a kid the Bulova brand was considered Luxury. But, I was very poor, so.....yeah. 😂

[@darrenfry4695]

Well five hundred quid his still pretty expensive

[@24934637]

Bulova sell watches going up to almost £1K and nowadays ANY watch could be considered a luxury in the Western 'Civilised' world where the majority of people own a mobile phone.

[@darrenfry4695]

Yes I know but I was referring to tom ,saying when he was younger Bulova brand was a luxury, and I answered with five hundred quid because the watch of this show the devil diver is that price .But yes I know Bulova go way over a grand ,t.y for your response.

[@edteach3r]

I totally agree, Tom. I remember when I came to Canada 25 years ago and realised I could afford a Bulova!

[@stusims6567]

I received a bulova as a graduation present when I graduated from high school, in 1970, and I was so proud to have it. My Dad wore a Bulova, and it made me feel like an adult! Up until then I only rated a timex or a Caravel!

[@defender1006]

Good choice Jody, I have the more restrained green version, it's a lovely watch to wear and look at. Keep up the good work!

[@user-eq5ub5rs3g]

Ive had this watch for nearly a year, the profile is just beautiful to me, polished surfaces look great, cool watch with a good pop of colour. If you can get it at the right price its definitely worth it but the big problem for me is serious rotor wobble and noise but apart from that its one of my favourite watches, definitely dont pay rrp though because there is deals out there

[@gregtolley3455]

Ok, I'm sharing my secret strap hack - strapco has a mystery bundle where you get 10 random straps for $70, ten bucks each BUT they have a buy 2 get 1 free, so 30 for $140 or 4.67 each BUT they are running 25% off for the 4th so 30 straps for $105 pl tax etc, but it's under 4 bucks per and it's a good mix of nato, rubber and leather - cheers!

[@WATCHingJames]

That orange is incredible

[@Gravel1331]

If you invert the g (in 99g) it looks like the third 6

[@loogoo]

I purchased the black/red, 44mm version when they were first released and, although I love the style, the size was just a touch too big for me. So when the 41mm series was released (the orange one included), I was very happy - and love wearing it as a fun watch with some serious vintage vibes.

[@holgermuller3597]

I knew it, Orange is the Tiffany! I love it! Thanks for that, Jody, 👍👍👍

[@3217666]

Picked up a blue 44mm factory refurbished with warranty and bracelet for $200 a couple of months ago. Orange version was also offered at that price Great watch with great deals possible.

[@danspanos]

I've always loved this watch. If I ever ad an orange watch to my collection, it will definitely be this one!

[@LeMarsouin9]

Doxa's orange is also quite good

[@riffraffsrc]

I have the limited edition version that came out a few years ago, I have #177 of 666 pieces. I really love it. The bezel is white and black on mine and it's on a jubilee style bracelet that the model I bought came with. It's very beautiful the bracelet is so smooth and comfortable and the lume is magnificent. I really love it. One of the favorites in my collection. I believe the version I have has a 26 jewel Swiss movement in it. 😊

[@BJester91]

I had a green dial Devil Diver about 2 years ago. There were a couple things that lead me to selling it; I didn’t love the case shape, the internal cyclops on the crystal or the fully polished case. The bracelet(especially the clasp) and the movement felt cheap. I didn’t think the non-hacking movement would bother me, but a month later I picked up a STO King Samurai for around the same price and that watch blew the Bulova out of the water(in my opinion). The new GMT is intriguing and I may give that one a whirl since there have been some solid upgrades.

[@originalhedgehoggy]

I love an orange watch - I have a G Shock in black and orange which is still one of my favourites, so I'm very tempted by this one!

[@DeadlyMuffinCat]

I have the green dial version and its honestly my favorite watch. They are also coming out with a gmt version in august that i will be grabbing right away!

[@pvp1976]

Hi Jody. Thanks for the great video!

[@brunocraighero2460]

Sooooo orange 🍊, soooooo summer looking! 🧡 Sooooo overpriced for my pockets! 😅 It looks great btw, lume apart, really a stunner!

[@gustafrenstrom8549]

I have had one for about a year now and it is really good. totally unique and full of character. i don't mind the movement since it back hacks and it is somehow the most accurate watch i have. the bezel insert is definetly acrylic.

[@astrobusa]

Isn't the price shown at @9:18 for the larger 45mm version? Apart from that , another great review. Thanks !!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

As far as I can tell, orange os 41mm only, so looks like Bulova got it wrong on their own site.

[@astrobusa]

@@JustOneMoreWatch thats why I questioned it.... you're a more reliable source than Bulova in my opinion... :)

[@timrosenthal46]

I love this one and it's a 'must have' for my collection one day.

[@timeast4644]

I love this. I picked one up from Jomashop. I agree it would be nice to have the 9000 series movement rather than the 8000 series. But what a beauty!

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I bought the green ‘Devil Diver’ a few years ago… I’ve always regretted flipping it. So what the heck… I’ll buy this one. It’s almost a ‘blood orange’, and I love the cushion style case…found it for $400 USD… John shop with an additional $25 discount takes it down to 400

[@seranadesongs]

I really like that 44mm blue version as I have an 8 inch wrist. What's the lug width on the larger version, 20mm? I do like that ORANGE dial Jody...

[@javierortiz70]

Wonderful review, Jodie! Your review convinced me to take the plunge and buy the orange Devil Diver. I absolutely love it! I'm a bit late to the party on this watch, and I don't know why I didn't get it earlier. I'm happy to report that current models now hack! Keep up the great reviews!

[@chicagopooldude]

I got this watch a few days back was wearing it so revisited your video of 44mm to see what you said just yesterday and wow you made this watch today I can't believe the confidence I got the watch for 3 reasons color, color, color.

[@diamondbed86]

Twitter may be dead, but Jody is up and going with a early post! Thanks!

[@andrewhannam.]

Love my green Oceanographer! Thinking about getting the blue and yellow version now!

[@ghostofzuul]

i got an open box blue dial 44mm devil diver last spring for $249 u.s. I got it from the bulova authorized repair place in texas so it came with a 3 year warranty also! way cool. that orange is hardcore! thanks jody!

[@jeffwblack]

This may have been mentioned already, but you can get Barton Silicone Elite straps in several different odd sizes. Including 19mm, in many different color configurations. I have a 19mm on my Rdunae "Willard", and it's great.

[@WardStroud]

Of all my many watchcases this one just plops down on my wrist like a kitten nestling in to find a place to rest. It just is so comfortable. It fits your wrist so perfect it’s really quite extraordinary…..

[@robedmunds7163]

I commend you consistency in posting content. Wake up on the weekend and there is my favourite channel ready to watch with my coffee.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for watching Rob! 💪

[@laurencehogg6010]

I'm doing exactly that now!😄

[@adamdorney5143]

My favourite Bulova - Jody, I do have a 19mm FKM strap that I was able to source to make this a bit more wearable.

[@dejuanmcguire9348]

Nice! The orange is especially appealing as my local professional American football team's colors are orange and black like this watch.

[@brianmsahin]

I do like this one Jody! I'd definitely wear it! 41mm is a decent size too. Looks good on the rubber thankfully, given it being 19mm. The movement is the reason I wouldn't buy it, it may suffer from the Miyota seconds hand stutter. It definitely should have a better movement for the price. It might be devilishly blasphemous but I'd put an NH35 in there if it would fit!

[@tonyhoward7840]

I've always wanted one of these Bulova's,,,,, gonna have check into em

[@johncantrell614]

I was bitten by the deep green one a few years ago. Had always liked the Bulova because my father had one of the original devil divers that he bought in 1968 in Vietnam during the war. But I came by a shop in Florida a few years ago, and there was a large sign with the modern version of that watch, with that deep green face. I had to have it. I found out it would have been a bit cheaper if I had waited a while and bought it online, but I am happy with it, a very nice watch!🙂

[@jeffone]

That is a great Bulova to add to your collection! Congrats!

[@stuartheyburn8741]

AUD 400 for this sounds like a great deal. I’m a sucker for an orange or yellow dial too, great for the summer. Enjoy.👍

[@datilderek1]

I have the 44mm green dial Oceanographer on a bracelet, and absolutely love it. Now you have me wanting to find an orange dial version. That orange is amazingly vibrant, and looks like it will make my orange Seiko Monster pale in comparison.

[@LeMarsouin9]

I love the hands and the indices

[@lancetews1173]

I was going to buy the Orange Devil, but I went to buy a King Samurai from a watch forum I belong to and had a look at the Green Devil he was selling and I liked it more than the Orange so I bought it too 😃

[@jackdaw3173]

love it mate..the greenun looks half about as well!

[@Dan-uo3pv]

I have one of these in my collection and absolutely love it for its quirkiness. You're 100% right on price though. You'd be mad to pay full RRP for one of them but deals can be had pretty easily and they're great fun.

[@wrenside]

i have the orange devil diver and while i may have better watches, people notice the Bulova and comment in a very positive way. it's a great every day and travel watch. thanks for the review.

[@Dave-H]

I bought this several months ago and love it. It gets a lot of attention because the orange is so bright. You gotta love the 666 marking as well.

[@rxmar23]

You answered my biggest question about this one, which was about the lume. Those little plastic cylinders are cool but I didn’t know if it “blocked” the luminescence. Love this little chonker!

[@briancross7835]

K-Billy's Super Sounds of the '70s just keeps on... truckin'.

[@GinkgoJoe]

Great catch: I love my green version!

[@dylanharrington744]

I love the way the sides match the strap profile / thickness perfectly. Looks a nice watch, if a bit overpriced.

[@captbumbler5356]

Hi Jody, great review. I have two orange watches already but once again you bring temptation into my life.

[@scottbeckett4190]

I love that watch and I love orange dials. Slightly used is a great way to save. One of your best reviews. Time to add a Bulova I think!! Merci!

[@Jardker]

“Don’t you put that evil on me Ricky Bobby” lol Too scary for me.

[@karthikvs9635]

Get the HMT Kohinoor orange 🧡🍊

[@khronokraze]

Have you seen the new GMT version of this watch using the Miyota 9075? Pretty cool. A higher but appropriate price may seem more in line.

[@stevetomato4802]

I had occasion to see this model in person this afternoon and wow! The camera does no justice in showing just how intense/fluorescent the prance of this dial is. If it were 20mm I'd have bought it and put it on the regular oceanographer's bracelet

[@terryloh8583]

This is a watch I've admired for a long time, but wouldn't buy in the 44mm size, but at 41 with that vibrant orange? Fantastic! Thanls for the review.

[@robertdufour2456]

That's an amazing color!

[@everythingandanything6405]

Hi Jody, had mine for a while now and no fading, my go to holiday watch and regular daily. I do live in the UK though so not enough sun to fade the bezel! Have not worn the black and red 44mm variant since this arrived on the scene, much better dimensions even with a 7.5" wrist.

[@fergiet18]

Great looking watch, love the colour and as you know I like Bulova watches😂 Great review again 👍

[@geraldlee7055]

Jody, I have the same watch, but I wear my blue version more. Mainly because of the 19mm lugs dimensions. I don't have any straps that size. 😢

[@oliverwoehrmann5992]

Picked one up a couple of months ago on sale for around $460 from Macys. The new versions do have hacking.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I see! This one is a year old.

[@paolotosatti2623]

A Puerto Rico May is lo vende a 750 dollares

[@TinBin-Craig]

very nice... love that orange.... just dont like the price...... cheers

[@matthiaskoenig9262]

Bought one of these on Jomashop a couple months ago and the newer Miyota 8 series now actually do hack. Nevertheless, I agree that at this MSRP a 9 series movement would be nicer.

[@ncavis]

My favorite color!

[@Ian-dd5dm]

Like a lot of folk on here I have the Oceanographer that you previously reviewed, it is lovely the downside for me is the depth they are a door handle magnet. Interestingly but not surprising Bulova are realising a GMT version of this the dims to be confirmed but I think they are the same. I would flip mine for the GMT.

[@jamesblonde2271]

I do love the Devil Diver, I remember the print ads in the 70's.......

[@darenbabcock9005]

Just got mine in 44mil (black dial) and I love it. Great vids, great creator!

[@nickhannaford3253]

Cushion case, orange dial……what’s not to like😎. I’ll keep an eye out for one of these.

[@johnnyjohnny7204]

i got one of these for a joma price, possibly from joma (i forget now). luckily mine had the version of this 8000 series movement that had BOTH hacking and winding. still not a fan of the movement because of the seconds hand stalling briefly when your wrist is bumped (second hand on these has indirect drive) but as you point out, the color is so superb, and the veracity to the original, that this is a must purchase for any dive watch fans. nice review.

[@voidifremoved]

I own this watch and love it. Put it on a white rubber strap and it's a fantastic summer watch.

[@williamsipe1151]

I am so happy they've released this smaller version. I really liked the previous reissue but said no because of the size. Jody, if you see a man in a trenchcoat lurking near your car with a baseball bat, that's my accountant who would like a word with you.

[@heidyaji]

Compared to Doxa sub 300, which is more orange?

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I’d like to see this one with there special quartz movement

[@JS-ev4xc]

TGV has just introduced the new Oceanographer GMT, a miyota high beat true GMT! There is even a rose gold root beer option though i would hope it has a yellow gold root beer instead.

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

This is the best looking watch in Bulova's current lineup. Perfect size. The only reason I never had one yet is ... they were just a bit too big. I also like the "MilShips" model but the 16mm strap is... weird. I really have a 42mm absolute top limit - the top of my wrist is very flat and if the lugs overhang it's not only visible but a hassle of knocking the edges on things all the time. I can't think of a single reason why this on will not eventually end up in my collection.

[@AliasHSW]

Happened to tried on the MilShip today at the mall. Same reaction about the width of the strap until I tried it on my 6.75 wrist. It wasn’t bad at all. It’s a gorgeous watch with and nice heft to it. Love the bidirectional bezel action. Almost/wish I left the store with one. Good thing for good WIS self restraint in action.

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

@@AliasHSW - I really liked the MilShip when I tried it on. Fit and finish was great- but a bit pricey even for the lower tier model. In Canada that's a $1000+ watch. If I'm laying out that kind of cash a watch has to be pretty much ticking every box. I've made too many mistakes buying watches that sit unworn for way too long. That's how I learned my "sweet spot" for size is between 38 and 42mm. though. The one watch that is the exception to that rule is a Samurai that I happen to be wearing right now. It gets a lot of wrist time, month to month.

[@thadeusbaggins9967]

The strap is fine once you get it on wrist. The watch is one of few that really look better in person than in photos.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

I believe the new gmt version has the 9075

[@philspencelayh5464]

Not my cup of tea, but it shows Seiko how to do it properly. Like the internal cyclops which also appears to be properly aligned.

[@antonhartman7972]

Great watch Jodie! Enjoy it in good health. You have that orange close to you. 😁

[@kpjmphotographs9903]

I just received mine today and into my surprise it has hacking in the movement. A beautiful watch. I am definitely going to enjoy. Did they update or change the movement?

[@markswords2691]

I got mine this month and it hacks too. What a wonderful surprise. These content creators are going to have to update their reviews

[@lgroves336]

I have this watch. My ONLY Bulova. I enjoy it. I snagged in new for 300.

[@paolotosatti2623]

Ola donde lo compraste por 300 d?

[@denisdaly1708]

You have convinced me... ya, I'm getting that tee shirt.

[@Alejandro-fv3ms]

I love Bulova watches. This is an orange summer watch

[@ruby055]

I purchased that watch on Jomashop for $399 last year. Thinking it would be a Summer watch it made the cut and is still in the collection, a year and a half latter

[@vaclav_fejt]

I've just had an eerie moment: As soon as I started the video, the clock struck 11. All three Casios in my room made the beep-beep sound almost at the same time as the intro. What were the odds!

[@zezem]

666:1

[@hotshoe32]

Dang you Jody. I’ve been smitten with these for a year after trying one on in the mall and being similarly charmed by the searing color and fit. Very much just waiting for the right price and that one at Jomashop is getting there. Thanks!

[@paolotosatti2623]

Quanto costa in jomashop?

[@chillausmc]

I had this sitting in my cart for months.. waiting for a good sale on it or the lunar pilot

[@AliasHSW]

Agree. That hand set should be longer.

[@gipgap4]

That’s the first thing I noticed.

[@JohnHowlets]

Last year I got the 666 hulk on the bracelet Get a lot of compliments for it Orange was just too common in the UK So 666 hulk was the one for me

[@gori277]

Any chance you know where I can find a code for that extra discount?

[@HDomRR]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of this watch. I have the 44mm green version and find it’s s too big for me. I want the orange one so bad but no hacking is a dealbreaker 😢

[@loochan325]

The color is chemical red-orange, known as vermillon read as vermiyo.

[@ForeverUnknowing]

Orange is the new black! Upgrade that movement and this would be a major winner. The size is perfect.

[@laurencehogg6010]

I have the green/blue one of these and love it. For those considering that variant, it comes on a bracelet which is high polished and very comfortable, but it has an all-pressed clasp which, at rrp is a bit of a p*** take. At a deep discount it's ok.

[@sshchung]

They are having 3 variants of GMT out soon.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Really? AWESOME!

[@lkdenve]

I like the color, but the bezel isn’t my favorite. I love my Lunar Pilot, it’s big, but so am I.

[@gerryfonklover7481]

are you sure that the faded bezel you saw on the guys wrist wasnt the limited edition? as this has a faded/offwhite 15min section. i own this the second time as i rebought it. its too good/unique. meanwhile i also got the milships which you absolutely should try in real. forget the specs on paper. its a stunner with its beadblasted case, wears very comfy and is another a very unique reissue.