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Bulova Marine Star Men's Watch 96B272 $249 (RRP $750) Delivered @ StarBuy

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Bulova Marine Star Men's Watch 96B272 $249 (RRP $750) Delivered @ StarBuy
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pommie on 10/10/2022 - 11:37 starbuy.com.au (4316 clicks)
Last edited 10/10/2022 - 11:47 by 1 other user

I purchased one of these the last time it was on special, I was pleasantly surprised how good the watch is, the images dont do it justice.

Bulova Mens 200m Marine Star Chronograph 96B272

From the Marine Star Collection. New six-hand chronograph movement with 200-meter water resistance. In stainless steel with black glass insert on ratcheted unidirectional rotating bezel, black dial with luminous hands and markers, and calendar feature, domed mineral crystal, screw-back case, stainless steel bracelet with fold-over buckle closure, safety bar and extender. The case size of the 96B272 is 45mm and the thickness 15mm.Additional features include a chronograph that measures up to 60 minutes, a date function at the 6'o clock marker and a small second-hand subdial.

The Bulova 96B272 uses quartz movement 6S20. Click HERE to see the full linstructions manual for this watch.

What we love: The classic dial from the Marine Star collection. 200m Water resistance rating just adds on the collectability feature from Bulova. A brand with history and heritage.

Ships in 1-3 Business Days from Sydney with Australia Post Express. Sydney customers can pick up on the same day from our Alexandria showroom an hour after placing the order by choosing Click & Collect as the delivery option.

StarBuy are authorised online stockists of Bulova timepieces. All Bulova watches are shipped with a 3 year Global manufacturers warranty in official Bulova packaging.

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  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 10/10/2022 - 11:46
    +11

    Aye giving me them speedy vibes.

  • Fuzzy Toaster on 10/10/2022 - 11:54

    Kinda weird having sub-second index markers on the outside but also having a sub-second subdial.

    • Pelicannn on 10/10/2022 - 12:19
      +2

      That would be for the chronograph hand no?

      • maverickjohn on 10/10/2022 - 15:13

        Agreed. I think the sub second subdial is uniquely awesome and makes for a good tracker watch for the athletic types etc.
        Probably more useful then the indexes.

      • Fuzzy Toaster on 10/10/2022 - 16:19

        I assumed both would be for the chronograph; because what else would they be for? It still doesn't make much sense though hence the comment.

        • Pelicannn on 10/10/2022 - 17:28

          Hmm I may be confused as to why you are confused but:

          The 6 o’clock sub-dial is the running seconds of the main time of the watch. It is always running and when that hand is at the top, the actual clock should be perfectly aligned on a minute of the hour. E.g in the picture it is 10:09:35. Technically the image is doctored and the minute hand should be slightly past the 9 minute mark.

          The large second hand aligned @ 12 o’clock is for the chronograph which isn’t currently running. The chrono is started independently of the running seconds of the watch such that the local time could be 10:09:35 and if you pushed the chrono, 10 seconds later the large seconds hand would indicate 10 seconds on the outer ring (pointing at the 2) and the running seconds would be at 45 to show 10:09:45.

          All chronograph watches have an individual seconds hand that is separate to the seconds hand of the local time of the watch.

          • Fuzzy Toaster on 11/10/2022 - 09:35

            @Pelicannn: Yes, I know all that. I said sub-second.

            Chronos with sub-second precision typically either have a main second hand that moves multiple times per second, and index markers mid-way through the seconds; OR a subdial that indicates the progress through a second. This seems to have both, however.

            • Pelicannn on 11/10/2022 - 11:21

              @Fuzzy Toaster: Ahh yep. Now I understand. Can’t answer that one, that is a strange thing haha

  • Stefce on 10/10/2022 - 11:58
    -5

    Quartz on WR200 watch, going to cost as much as the watch to replace that battery when time comes.

    • illz on 10/10/2022 - 12:16
      +5

      $5 on 3-4 year battery, don't think so buddy.

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251660133593

      • kierann on 10/10/2022 - 12:57
        +3

        I think he may be referring to the pressure testing after replacing the battery to ensure it is still WR200, if you are into that sort of thing.

        • MS Paint on 10/10/2022 - 13:11
          +9

          Just don't dive below 199m

        • Fuzzy Toaster on 10/10/2022 - 16:23

          Honestly as long as you have half a brain to ensure the gasket is well seated and clean (and to replace if needed), it'll stay watertight perfectly fine, no need to spend a silly amount of money to get pressure tested.

          If I had a $1000+ watch, sure I'd bother. Otherwise meh.

  • YasimKudomi Pape on 10/10/2022 - 12:09
    -2

    This is a much better looking watch.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/722012

  • kamoy on 10/10/2022 - 12:40
    +1

    shame it’s not 43mm width ..nice watch and good brand i hear

  • notewar on 10/10/2022 - 12:41

    Looks great. Anybody who owns this watch finds the crown-side abit protruding?
    I had a smilar watch and it hurts the back of my hand real bad

    • end user on 10/10/2022 - 12:44
      +3

      Just wear it ǝpᴉsdn uʍop 🙃

    • pommie on 10/10/2022 - 14:54

      I do own it and I don't have the problem. I am not sure how it would go if you have small wrists.

  • Fuzor on 10/10/2022 - 12:48

    If you're gonna buy and didnt read all of OP's description, just be aware its a quartz cell watch.

    • ChickenDinner123 on 10/10/2022 - 13:17
      +1

      Is that bad? Aren't most watches quartz?

    • shalala on 10/10/2022 - 13:36

      I had Seiko 5 and its timekeeping is not as accurate as I hope it to be. Hate to be off a few minutes every fews weeks and have to adjust now and then.

      Now I have Citizen Eco-Drive and no need to change the (recharagable) battery for many years

      • xoom on 10/10/2022 - 13:42
        +1

        I have 2 eco drive watches and could not go back to automatic watches.

  • cactusjuice on 10/10/2022 - 12:55
    +1

    Would have pulled the trigger if it was a sapphire crystal glass instead of mineral.. which scratches easier than sapphire if you plan to daily

  • ldq on 10/10/2022 - 13:09
    +1

    45mm is the realm of kitchen clocks.

    • xoom on 10/10/2022 - 13:20

      Flava flav would like to have a word.

    • Hugh G Rection on 10/10/2022 - 17:44

      i guess if you have a girly wrist, lol.

  • jabroni on 10/10/2022 - 13:25

    any chance of a deal on the lunar pilot

  • Munki on 10/10/2022 - 13:38

    Why is this quartz watch so thicc though?

    • browser on 10/10/2022 - 14:09

      Maybe required to withstand 20 bars of pressure, also possibly for aesthetic reasons, after all it's a "diver's" watch.

  • LanceVance on 10/10/2022 - 13:49

    I know this is totally silly, but even though I like the look of many Bulova watches…… I just can't get past the name itself. It sounds so inherently knock-off/cheap. Not coming from a watch snob btw, have many watches from Longines to my most daily driven which is a Casio Marlin.

    • ltwo on 10/10/2022 - 13:56

      Marine Star ain't that bad

      • LanceVance on 10/10/2022 - 14:15

        I'm talking about 'Bulova' not the model name.

        • ltwo on 10/10/2022 - 14:29
          +2

          ah right. can't blame the guy for his surname either though.

    • pommie on 10/10/2022 - 15:05

      I have had to explain the brand to people that have asked about mine, because even though its a old brand it doesn't seem like a lot of people know it. All that aside, I really love the brand and have a couple now, this one and the Lunar Pilot.

    • maverickjohn on 10/10/2022 - 15:27
      +1

      Im in the same boat lol. not a big fan of the name, in saying that they make decent watches.
      My dads like that with Seiko.
      He thinks it sounds too close to psycho so he has never bought one. (Although i bought him a titanium, solar, big date japanese variant.)

  • browser on 10/10/2022 - 14:15

    The rotating bezel and chrono second are not centred to the logo, speaks a bit about the workmanship, even though it's a quartz watch.

    • pommie on 10/10/2022 - 15:06
      +1

      Might be the angle of the photo, mine lines up perfect.

  • M4festio on 10/10/2022 - 14:50
    +3

    Looks great and I'm sure it's a great watch in terms of accuracy and build.

    But if you're buying this because you like the original Speedmaster and but you don't want to fork out close to 10k… Then my own personal (and subjective) advice is to save up and get a second hand omega Speedmaster from a reputable dealer - second hand prices of luxury watches are beginning to drop and are expected to drop even more in the immediate future. You might get a good bargain if you can wait.

    • Perrino on 10/10/2022 - 15:16

      I just want to add to your comment that if you're aren't too focused on the man on the moon version of the speedy you can get a reduced or even triple date version for about 4k! Especially with the softening prices like you mentioned you might see an even further drop.

      • Jigram on 10/10/2022 - 17:51

        The Pontiff disagrees

      • ozf1 on 10/10/2022 - 23:31

        Still talking 4K for a pre-owned/2nd hand comparing to a sub1K RRP selling for 250. No comparison and still COMPLETELY different markets altogether.

        To Justify that amount, you either just have the money to afford 4k or thereabouts, or you know not a thing about watches, their movement or level of complication that partially justifies their price, don't forget servicing costs.

        This type of person belongs to the look at my "TAG, OMEGA, BREITLING even down to the TISSOT, RADO, Longines or Raymond Weil".

        Justify this by learning about watches and why you are rewarding a particular brand with your hard earned, at least I think I work hard for my money and if I pay more than 2k for a watch I need to be convinced I am to just simply paying for a Badge.

        Look into Zenith and their El Primero range, it will change your world!
        Selwita 200 and Valjoux 7750 movements are other popular movements which can be relatively easy to find an independent watchmaker to service for just over a couple of hundred bucks as opposed to circa $800 from a watch retailer.

        • Perrino on 11/10/2022 - 07:55

          I know what you mean. Personally I'm more into brands like Sinn or Oris (they use those movements you mention), something not under swatch - especially after the whole moonswatch launch.

        • maverickjohn on 11/10/2022 - 08:28

          If you want amazing movement Grand Seiko is the way to go. The value proposition is incredible. Its become harder to get a deal on this brand as they are trying to only sell through the boutique.
          Rolex, Breguet, VC, PP and AP are brilliant but you obviously have to also pay for the brand.

  • ThadtheChad on 10/10/2022 - 14:54

    For a second I thought that was a speedmaster (didn't see the price and title) and my heart rate shot up.

    Then I realised.. "ahhh right this is Ozb".

  • cornucopia on 10/10/2022 - 15:20
    -2

    Solar #1 Auto #2. ……..Quartz #873. ..🫢..!!

  • Jackal on 10/10/2022 - 15:37
    +1

    How does it achieve 200m WR without screwdown pushers (and crown?)?

    Have rarely (if ever) seen chronograph divers in this price range. Just missing a GMT hand and it'd be the ultimate GADA watch!

    • henno on 10/10/2022 - 16:56
      +1

      The screws on the pushers don't provide any additional waterproofing (disclaimer: usually). Much like screwdown crowns don't provide the waterproofing either. It's the gaskets.

      What the screwdown crowns (and particularly pushers) offer, is safety against accidentally bumping the pushers and/or pulling out the crown while in a watery environment, disengaging the gaskets and breaking the watertight seal.

      So yeah, for (most) crown and pusher designs the water resistance rating is not effected by the inclusion of screwdown or not, but it sure is a handy thing to have to prevent that 200M WR becoming 0M really fast with an errant knock.

      • garage sale on 10/10/2022 - 17:24

        So back to what happens if I bump pushers while diving is it wr200 ….my citizen wr200 has screw down pushers….

        • henno on 10/10/2022 - 18:11

          I am not sure what the question is. Is your 200M WR citizen with screw down pushers 200M WR?

          Yes.

          • garage sale on 10/10/2022 - 23:42

            @henno: is the bulova without screw down pushers WR200 ?

            thins can get bumped when diving so not sure if they have great sealers on the pushers and don’t need screw down or you hole you don’t bump when diving ….

            • henno on 10/10/2022 - 23:48
              -1

              @garage sale:

              is the bulova without screw down pushers WR200

              Yes.

              But without screwdown pushers there is always the possibility of activating the chrono under water, which is not ideal. (Except for in a few cases, where gasket design, or magnetic mechanisms, ensure that the gaskets are not susceptible to water ingress when a pusher is engaged.)

  • dynaflow on 10/10/2022 - 16:24

    The working mans Lunar Pilot.This is a solid buy from a reputable brand (Citizen owns Bulova).

  • Jigram on 10/10/2022 - 17:50
    -4

    Bulova is garbage

    • ihfree on 10/10/2022 - 18:15
      +1

      Why's that?

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