- Is the Bulova 97B234 a good first automatic watch?
- Yes. It offers a mechanical movement, sapphire crystal and a date window at an accessible level. Expect to set the time after it sits unworn for a couple of days.
- Can I swim with it?
- No. It is rated 3 ATM, which covers splashes and rain only. Keep it off for swimming, showering and diving.
- How long does it run without wearing it?
- The power reserve is about 42 hours. If you rotate it with other watches, wind it or use a watch winder.
- Does it have luminous hands?
- No. There is no lume on the hands or markers, so reading it in the dark is difficult.
- What strap size does it take?
- It uses a 20 mm strap or bracelet. That is a common size, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.
- Is the crystal scratch resistant?
- Yes. It uses sapphire crystal, which is much harder to scratch than mineral glass.
- Where is the Bulova Automatic Men's Watch 97B234 cheapest?
- At Jomashop, for $288.75, 33% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bulova Automatic Men's Watch 97B234?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, Zales, Kay Jewelers, Jared, JCPenney.