- Can I swim with the Bulova Marine Star 98D176?
- Yes. It is rated 10 ATM (100 m), which covers swimming and showering. Avoid pressing the crown underwater and skip diving.
- Does it have a sapphire crystal?
- No. It uses mineral glass, which resists everyday scratches but is softer than sapphire.
- Is the bracelet solid stainless steel or plated?
- The case and bracelet are stainless steel with a gold-tone finish. The plating can wear at high-friction points like the clasp over time.
- Does the watch need winding or a battery?
- It runs on a quartz movement powered by a battery, so it needs no winding. A jeweler replaces the battery when it runs down.
- What is in the box?
- The watch on its bracelet, a Bulova presentation box and paperwork. Check the listing for any extra links or manuals included.
- How does it compare with other Marine Star models?
- This one is the dressier diamond-accent version with Roman numerals and a date. Sportier Marine Star models add chronograph functions and rotating bezels but look less formal.
- Where is the Bulova Marine Star Diamond Accent Watch 98D176 cheapest?
- At Zales, for $486.50, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Bulova Marine Star Diamond Accent Watch 98D176?
- Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Bulova Marine Star Diamond Accent Watch 98D176?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Zales, Kay Jewelers, Jared, Bulova.