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98A178
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98A178

5(23 ratings)

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  • Last seen at $562.50 at ELI ADAMS JEWELERS on Nov 10.

Our take on the 98A178

The Bulova Maquina is a large men's automatic watch with a fully skeletonized dial, so the movement is visible from the front as well as through the exhibition case back. It pairs a two-tone gold-tone and gunmetal stainless steel case with a black dial, gold-tone accents and a matching gold-tone bracelet. The 46 mm case and 13.2 mm thickness make it a bold, heavy piece on the wrist, and sapphire crystal plus 100 m water resistance put it above most open-heart watches in its class. It suits buyers who want a mechanical showpiece rather than a slim dress watch; the 8N26 movement's 40-hour reserve is modest next to longer-running rivals.

Best forBuyers who want a visible skeleton movementWrists that suit a large, heavy watchDress and smart-casual wearGifts for someone into mechanical watches
Pros
  • Full skeleton dial shows the movement
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 100 m water resistance
  • Automatic movement with 40-hour power reserve
  • Two-tone gold and gunmetal case stands out
  • Exhibition case back
Cons
  • 46 mm case is too big for smaller wrists
  • 13.2 mm thick and heavy on the bracelet
  • 40-hour reserve is short by modern standards
  • Skeleton dial hurts quick legibility
  • Two-tone finish is a love-it-or-hate-it look

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    $562.50Checked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

  • 5 / 523 ratings

Buyers rate it very highly, with all 23 ratings at five stars. Owners treat it as a striking, well-built automatic for the money and like the open dial and two-tone case.

What people mention
  • Dial legibilityMixedThe open skeleton design looks great but makes reading the time harder at a glance.
  • Size and weightMixedThe 46 mm case and 13.2 mm thickness feel large and heavy, which suits bigger wrists better.
  • Build qualityPraisedOwners describe it as solid and well finished for an automatic watch.
  • DesignPraisedThe two-tone gold and gunmetal case with black dial draws compliments.
  • ValuePraisedBuyers see sapphire crystal and a skeleton automatic as strong for the money.

About the 98A178

The Bulova Maquina is a men's automatic watch from the Classic Automatic Collection. It has a two-tone gold and gunmetal IP stainless steel case and a black open-aperture dial with gold-tone accents and a black inner dial ring.

A skeleton automatic movement (8N26) powers the watch, with a 40-hour power reserve. An exhibition case back shows the movement, and the crystal is sapphire. The gold-tone stainless steel bracelet closes with a double-press deployment clasp. The watch is water resistant to 100 meters.

Collection
Classic Automatic
Model
98A178 (Maquina)
Gender
Men's
Case material
Stainless steel, two-tone gold and gunmetal IP
Case color
Gold-tone
Case diameter
46 mm
Case thickness
13.2 mm
Dial
Black, open aperture, gold-tone accents, black inner ring
Crystal
Sapphire
Movement
8N26 skeleton automatic
Power reserve
40 hours
Functions
3 hand, automatic, full skeleton
Case back
Exhibition
Bracelet
Gold-tone stainless steel
Closure
Double-press deployment

Questions and answers

Is the Bulova Maquina a real automatic watch?
Yes. It uses the 8N26 skeleton automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve, wound by wrist movement.
How big is it on the wrist?
The case is 46 mm across and 13.2 mm thick, so it wears large and heavy. It fits bigger wrists best.
Can I swim with it?
It is rated to 100 m, which covers swimming and showering. Avoid pressing the crown underwater and skip diving.
What crystal does it use?
Sapphire crystal, which is highly scratch resistant compared with mineral glass.
What comes in the box?
The watch, its original Bulova box and papers, and the manufacturer's warranty.
Is it easy to read?
Not especially. The full skeleton dial and gold-tone hands on black make quick reading harder than on a plain dial.
Where is the 98A178 cheapest?
At ELI ADAMS JEWELERS, for $562.50, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the 98A178?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 23 ratings.

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