- Is the Bulova Marine Star automatic a good first mechanical watch?
- Yes. It pairs an automatic movement with sapphire glass and 200 m water resistance, so it is forgiving for a first mechanical watch. Expect to reset the time now and then.
- Can I swim with it?
- Yes. The 200 m rating covers swimming and snorkeling. Rinse it with fresh water after saltwater use and avoid pressing the crown underwater.
- Does it need a battery?
- No. It winds from wrist movement and can be hand-wound. If you leave it off for a few days it will stop and need setting.
- How does it compare with the quartz Marine Star?
- The quartz version keeps better time and needs less attention. This one adds the open-heart dial and mechanical character but loses quartz accuracy.
- What size wrist does it fit?
- The case is large and the strap width is 21 mm, so it suits medium to large wrists. Links can be removed for a tighter fit.
- Is the crystal scratch resistant?
- Yes. It uses sapphire, which resists most everyday scratches far better than mineral glass.
- Where is the Bulova Marine Star Series B Stainless Steel Watch cheapest?
- At Jared, for $412.50, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bulova Marine Star Series B Stainless Steel Watch?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Kay Jewelers, Jared, Newegg, Zales, Nordstrom.