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  GregGesios

  2022-10-02

  Well-made watch. The numbers, hands, and all elements of the dial are aligned with each other. The construction is as expected, made of stainless steel, with the only - and in my opinion, significant - drawback being the mineral crystal glass instead of sapphire crystal. If I could pay an extra 50-70€ to have peace of mind regarding scratches, I would do it. However, the price is small for an otherwise commendable watch.
  Regarding its dimensions, with a medium to small wrist (15.5 - 16cm), the lug to lug doesn't bother me as it appears in the photos. It's just right. The weight doesn't concern me much since I'm used to heavier watches, but if I had to classify it, I would say it belongs to the medium-weight category.
  Moving on to the movement, it has a Miyota 82S0. This means approximately two days of power reserve (42h+), it can be manually wound (clockwise when wearing it, counter-clockwise otherwise), and there are replacement parts available in the market ranging from 40 to 60€. Miyota claims that one can expect accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day. While the watch has been in my possession, I have measured its factory accuracy at +10/11 seconds per day, which satisfies me greatly. Miyota even modified the movement since 2019, and now the second hand stops when pulling the crown. This didn't happen before. In short, it is considered a reliable movement and I am satisfied.
  At the price I purchased it (280€), I can't say that I regret it. Especially if one takes into account that it is an open-heart watch. It reminded me a lot of its competitor from Orient (RA-AR0003L10B), although that one costs almost 100€ less, offering sapphire crystal glass and greater accuracy (-15 to +25 seconds) and it has an in-house movement! A matte finish, I would say! The Bulova is more elegant, but also more expensive, without offering anything more on paper. Try it and decide based on the color, design, and above all, the price. I would definitely buy it again in the future, but I would like to see improvements from Bulova. If I had to stick to the same budget and choose another watch, then I would choose the PRX (Quartz) from Tissot, which is also the safest choice.
  * Below, I leave a link showing the movement of the second hand.
  * In my opinion, Surveyor (96A270 or 96A275) > PRX (Quartz Blue) > RA-AR000...

  https://streamable.com/95o0wa

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  • Comfort
  • Sense of sturdiness
  • Precision
  • Easy-to-read dial
  • Value for money
  • Weight on the wrist
  • Is it as it appears in the photo?

  • Durability

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