Can I swim with this watch?

Yes. It is rated to 100 m (10 bar), which covers swimming, showering and snorkeling. Do not press the crown or use it for diving.

Does it track steps or heart rate?

No. It is a pure analog quartz watch with no sensors, apps or step counting.

How often does the battery need changing?

Quartz batteries typically last a few years depending on use. A jeweler can swap it, and the watch keeps running without charging in between.

Is it too heavy for daily wear?

It weighs about 250 g with the steel bracelet, which is heavy compared with a resin or leather-strap watch. Many owners adjust within a day; others prefer a lighter strap.

The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, with the manual and warranty card. A presentation box is standard for Bulova.

How does it compare with a smartwatch?

It gives up notifications, fitness tracking and GPS but never needs charging and is rated for swimming. Choose it if you want a traditional watch that just tells time.

Where can I buy the Bulova Men's Classic Sport Stainless Steel Watch?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Kohl's, Zales Outlet.

Bulova Men's Classic Sport Stainless Steel Watch

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$206.00at Kohl'sChecked 17 h ago

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Bulova Men's Classic Sport Stainless Steel Watch

Best price now

$206.00at Kohl'sChecked 17 h ago

Compared across 2 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Kohl's

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Price facts

Lowest price today: $206.00 at Kohl's (checked Nov 10, 2026).
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Our take on the Bulova Men's Classic Sport Stainless Steel Watch

The Bulova Men's Classic Sport is an analog quartz watch in a stainless steel case and bracelet, rated to 100 m water resistance. It is a straightforward everyday sports watch: a battery-driven quartz movement, a mineral crystal and a date display, with no smart features at all. That simplicity is the point. It suits someone who wants a durable steel watch for swimming, showering and daily wear without charging anything. Against smartwatches and fitness bands it trades step counting and heart rate for reliability and no charging; against other steel quartz sports watches it competes on Bulova's long watchmaking history rather than on features.

Best forEveryday wear with a steel braceletSwimming, showering and snorkelingBuyers who want a battery watch, not a smartwatchA first proper analog sports watch

Pros

100 m water resistance covers swimming and snorkeling
Stainless steel case and bracelet feel substantial
Quartz movement needs only a battery change
No charging, syncing or app required
Analog dial is easy to read at a glance

Cons

No smart features: no steps, heart rate or sleep tracking
At 250 g it is heavy on the wrist
11 mm thick case sits tall under a cuff
Mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire
Battery eventually needs replacing, unlike solar or automatic

Bulova Men's Classic Sport Stainless Steel Watch prices at every store

Kohl'sNew
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$206.00Checked 17 h ago
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$270.00Checked 17 h ago
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Bulova Men's Classic Sport Stainless Steel Watch price history

Lowest price we've seen: $206.00 on Nov 10 at Kohl's. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners of Bulova's steel quartz sports watches generally praise the solid build and the water resistance for the money, and many wear them daily for years. Complaints tend to focus on weight, the mineral crystal and the plain feature set rather than on reliability.

What people mention

BuildPraisedOwners describe the steel case and bracelet as solid and well finished for a quartz watch.
Water resistancePraisedBuyers report it handles swimming, showers and snorkeling without fogging or leaking.
WeightCriticisedSome find the all-steel construction heavy and notice it on the wrist all day.
CrystalCriticisedThe mineral crystal is said to pick up scratches with regular wear.
FeaturesMixedReviewers like the no-fuss analog design but note it offers nothing a smartwatch does.

Specifications

Touch Screen: No
Heart Rate Monitoring: No
Sleep Monitoring: No
Step Counting: No
Calorie Computation: No
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Water Resistance: WR100/10Bar/333ft

Questions and answers

Can I swim with this watch?: Yes. It is rated to 100 m (10 bar), which covers swimming, showering and snorkeling. Do not press the crown or use it for diving.
Does it track steps or heart rate?: No. It is a pure analog quartz watch with no sensors, apps or step counting.
How often does the battery need changing?: Quartz batteries typically last a few years depending on use. A jeweler can swap it, and the watch keeps running without charging in between.
Is it too heavy for daily wear?: It weighs about 250 g with the steel bracelet, which is heavy compared with a resin or leather-strap watch. Many owners adjust within a day; others prefer a lighter strap.
What is in the box?: The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, with the manual and warranty card. A presentation box is standard for Bulova.
How does it compare with a smartwatch?: It gives up notifications, fitness tracking and GPS but never needs charging and is rated for swimming. Choose it if you want a traditional watch that just tells time.
Where is the Bulova Men's Classic Sport Stainless Steel Watch cheapest?: At Kohl's, for $206.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Bulova Men's Classic Sport Stainless Steel Watch?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Kohl's, Zales Outlet.