- Is the Bulova Maquina 98A318 a good first automatic watch?
- Yes. It offers an open-heart automatic movement, sapphire crystal and a steel case at an entry level, so it is a low-risk way to try an automatic. Expect normal mechanical timekeeping drift rather than quartz precision.
- Can I swim with the Bulova Maquina 98A318?
- No. Its 5 ATM rating covers splashes, rain and brief handwashing, but not swimming or showering. Take it off before water sports.
- Does the 98A318 have a sapphire crystal?
- Yes. It uses sapphire glass, which resists scratches better than the mineral glass common on watches in this class.
- Can I change the strap on the Bulova Maquina 98A318?
- Yes. The blue rubber strap can be swapped for a leather or steel strap of the right lug width, which changes the watch from sporty to dressier.
- How accurate is the automatic movement?
- It is a standard automatic, so expect it to run a few seconds fast or slow per day. That is normal for mechanical watches and easy to correct by resetting the time.
- What is in the box with the watch?
- The watch arrives on its blue rubber strap with Bulova's standard packaging and paperwork. A strap-changing tool is not usually included.
- Where is the Bulova Maquina Mens Automatic Blue Strap 98A318 cheapest?
- At Zales, for $577.50, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bulova Maquina Mens Automatic Blue Strap 98A318?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Zales, Kay Jewelers, Jared, Newegg, Bulova.