Is the Bulova 97B232 a good everyday watch?

Yes for most wearers. The sapphire crystal resists scratches and 100 m water resistance covers rain, handwashing and swimming, so it holds up to daily use. The gold-tone finish is the main thing to watch over years.

How does it compare with a plain steel chronograph?

It adds sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova and 100 m water resistance, which many steel chronographs at similar levels lack. The trade-off is the gold-tone plating and a busier dial than a simple steel case.

What do the sub-dials do?

The chronograph sub-dials track elapsed seconds and minutes, and one sub-dial is a 24-hour display. The date sits on the dial as well.

Does the 40 mm case fit small wrists?

A 40 mm case suits most wrists, but the faceted bezel and three-link bracelet add visual bulk. Try it on if you have a slim wrist.

Is the crystal sapphire or mineral?

It is flat sapphire with an anti-reflective coating, which is more scratch-resistant than the mineral glass common on watches in this class.

The watch on its gold-tone bracelet. Check the listing for the warranty card and manual, since Bulova's packaging varies by seller.

Where is the Bulova Men's Prestige Black Watch cheapest?

At Jomashop.com, for $340.00, 47% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Bulova Men's Prestige Black Watch?

19 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, Kay Jewelers, Jared, JCPenney, Zales.

Bulova Men's Prestige Black Watch Price History: $340.00

From Jared Jewelers

Six-hand chronograph from the Classic Bulova Prestige men's collection
40mm faceted gold-tone stainless steel case with a geometric bezel
Striped black dial with gold-tone hands and applied markers
Super-LumiNova luminescent fill, date display and sub-dials
Flat sapphire crystal
Quartz movement

Materials: Stainless steel case and bracelet; ion-plated yellow gold-tone finish; sapphire crystal
Fit: 40mm case
Care: For more information about the chemistry of battery powered watches, please visit the manufacturer's website.
Guarantee: 3-year warranty
Returns: Watches may be returned or exchanged within 30 days; exchanges must be done at a store. Watches that haven't been special ordered and accessories can be returne
Shipping: Ship to you, to your store, or to a UPS Access Point near you; free shipping offer may be modified or terminated at any time without notice.

About the Bulova Men's Prestige Black Watch

The Bulova Prestige 97B232 is a six-hand chronograph from the Classic Bulova Prestige men's collection. It has a faceted 40 mm gold-tone stainless steel case with a geometric bezel. A flat sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating covers the dial.

The black textured dial has elegant striping, gold-tone hands and applied markers with Super-LumiNova luminescent fill. It also has a date display and gold-tone sub-dials, including a 24-hour display. The movement is quartz.

The chamfered 3-link bracelet combines brushed and polished finishes. It closes with a push-button deployant clasp. The watch is water resistant to 100 m.

Model: 97B232
Collection: Classic Bulova Prestige
Case size: 40 mm
Case material: Stainless steel, ion-plated yellow gold-tone finish
Bracelet: Stainless steel, 3-link, brushed and polished finishes
Closure: Push-button deployant
Crystal: Flat sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Dial: Black textured, striped, gold-tone hands and markers
Luminescence: Super-LumiNova on hands and markers
Movement: Quartz
Functions: 6-hand chronograph, date display, 24-hour sub-dial
Water resistance: 100 m