The Bulova Jet Star 96K112 - Is it another home run for Bulova?

[@AndySmith4501]

I had one of these and sold it. I regret that now and will probably get another. It's a fantastic thing. Top tip. Put it on a Milanese.

[@John-P]

I have the Merlot Red version, I have a 63/4" wrist and got a really good fit, it's not lost a second in the 2 months I have had it, I got it 15% off and an extra year warranty so am very happy with my Jet Star

[@princelinus8320]

Where did you get it?

[@John-P]

@@princelinus8320 A jewellers shop in Nuneaton UK called D C Leake

[@John-P]

@@princelinus8320 A jewellers shop in Nuneaton UK they are on the internet

[@John-P]

@@princelinus8320 Sorry every time I answer KZbin deletes

[@John-P]

@@princelinus8320 D C Leake Nuneaton UK

[@adk7962]

Thanks for the great review. I agree. I don’t know why they don’t tout this movement more. And this watch is for sure a future purchase for me. Thanks!

[@jameswcollett]

I have a Merlot Red Jetstar, and it is gorgeous. It has lost nearly a second since April 2024, which is terrific. At this rate I am expecting it to be within 2 or 3 seconds after one year. Note that the 262kHz movement does not guarantee the smooth-sweeping seconds hand.

[@GusTheSailor]

I own this watch ... but the regular model .. the 96B415 Very nice watch indeed

[@garethhanna9173]

I have the same model, looks great on the strap. Mine is losing a couple of seconds a month.

[@gcam7103]

Jomashop has it for high $300’s

[@Area_man115]

The turn of the 70s is evoked nicely by the angular case and the cool breeze block style of the bracelet. The red, white and blue exploitation of the US flag went into overdrive running up to the Bicentennial. Way too much here as well, so unless it is offered with a neutral colorway less the colors, I will pass.

[@Area_man115]

The BULOVA font is just right as well.

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

Very cool looking watch but 650$ is a bit too much for a quartz.

[@AndySmith4501]

@Nudei-nc1cp It's more than just a quartz. This is Bulovas proprietary ultra high frequency movement with a sweeping seconds hand. It's the most advanced quartz technology this side of a Grand Seiko.

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

@@AndySmith4501 Yeah I know that. But sill... a bit too much in my opinion.

[@AndySmith4501]

@@Nudel-nc1cp Well a Tag Heuer will cost you double, and it's movement is a basic off the shelf quartz ETA. For what it is, the UHF Bulova is great value

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

@@AndySmith4501 Well I don't really like Tag and cannot afford one either. I might pick this one up when it got on sale. I like Bulova and some of their designs for sure.

[@jerryglasses2229]

​@@AndySmith4501 not really. Seiko makes Astrons with radio control for a lot cheaper.

[@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215]

Hey mate, 50 metres water resistant for $659! What a joke. I love the Bulova Sea King which has the same high beat movement for half the price. My Bulova Sea King has a screw down crown and 200 metres of water resistance. I bought it a year ago swapped out the rubber strap for a sail cloth rubber one and it is my best watch. So sadly until they make this one decently water resistant I wont be buying it. Good review though.

[@AriSchick]

The archive watches generally use the same style case back as the original watches they are based on so you don't get the higher water resistance of a newer style screw down case back with gasket. It's a trade off.

[@AndySmith4501]

Might have something to do with it being a dressy watch, not a diver

[@davidb9531]

When non watch people write something dumb about the water resistance of a non diver 😂

[@wkanost]

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[@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215]

Non watch people I own 52 watches.. I have 3 Bullova watches and my point is an expensive price for the same movement as in my Sea King which cost way less with better specs. ​@@davidb9531