Bulova Hack Watch vs Bulova Oceanographer

The Hack Watch is the better pick for a smaller wrist and a vintage military look: 38mm steel case, cream dial, 24-hour track and a leather NATO strap, with a Miyota 82S0 automatic and 42-hour reserve. The Oceanographer is the tougher, larger dive watch: ISO-certified 200m water resistance, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal and a steel bracelet, but a 44mm case and 15mm thickness make it a big wear. Owners of the Hack line praise the legibility and size; Oceanographer owners praise the dive-rated build and lume, and some find the bracelet heavy.

• Choose the Hack Watch if you want a compact 38mm automatic field watch with a 24-hour dial and a leather NATO strap for casual wear.
• Choose the Oceanographer if you need a real dive watch with 200m ISO-rated water resistance, a screw-down crown and sapphire crystal.