Is the Bulova 97A70 good for everyday wear?

It works for office and dress wear. The 38 mm case and leather strap make it a light, unobtrusive watch. For sport or swimming, pick a watch with higher water resistance.

No. It is rated to 30 meters, which covers splashes and handwashing only. Swimming, showering and diving are outside its rating.

What size is the case?

The case is 38 mm across. That is small for a modern men's watch and reads as a classic dress size, so it fits a slim wrist well.

Does it need winding or a battery?

It runs on a quartz movement, so it keeps time with a battery and needs no winding. The battery has to be replaced every few years.

What movement does it use?

A quartz movement. It is more accurate and lower maintenance than a mechanical watch, but it lacks the sweep of a mechanical second hand.

The watch on its leather strap. Check the listing for any paperwork or packaging included.

Where is the Bulova Mens Watch 97A70 cheapest?

At Walmart, for $149.99, as of our latest check.

Bulova Mens Watch 97A70

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Bulova Mens Watch 97A70

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Our take on the Bulova Mens Watch 97A70

The Bulova 97A70 is a dress watch with a gold-tone stainless steel case, a gold dial and a leather strap, driven by a quartz movement. At 38 mm it wears smaller than most men's watches, closer to classic mid-century proportions, so it slips under a shirt cuff and suits a slim wrist. Water resistance is 30 meters, enough for rain and handwashing but not swimming. Against rivals at the same level it trades the extra features of a sports watch for a plain, legible dress look.

Best forDress and office wearSlim or average wristsBuyers who want a simple analog dialGift for a traditional watch wearer

Pros

38 mm case suits dress wear and smaller wrists
Gold-tone case and dial give a formal look
Quartz movement needs no winding
Leather strap is easy to swap
Simple dial is quick to read

Cons

30 m water resistance rules out swimming
Gold-tone plating can wear over time
Leather strap shows wear with daily use
No date or other complications

Bulova Mens Watch 97A70 prices at every store

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About the Bulova Mens Watch 97A70

This Bulova men's watch has a gold-tone stainless steel case and a gold dial. The strap is leather. It uses a quartz movement.

The case measures 38 mm. The watch is water resistant to 30 meters.

Brand: Bulova
Model: 97A70
Case material: Gold-tone stainless steel
Case size: 38 mm
Dial: Gold
Strap: Leather
Movement: Quartz
Water resistance: 30 meters

Specifications

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Questions and answers

Is the Bulova 97A70 good for everyday wear?: It works for office and dress wear. The 38 mm case and leather strap make it a light, unobtrusive watch. For sport or swimming, pick a watch with higher water resistance.
Can I swim with it?: No. It is rated to 30 meters, which covers splashes and handwashing only. Swimming, showering and diving are outside its rating.
What size is the case?: The case is 38 mm across. That is small for a modern men's watch and reads as a classic dress size, so it fits a slim wrist well.
Does it need winding or a battery?: It runs on a quartz movement, so it keeps time with a battery and needs no winding. The battery has to be replaced every few years.
What movement does it use?: A quartz movement. It is more accurate and lower maintenance than a mechanical watch, but it lacks the sweep of a mechanical second hand.
What is in the box?: The watch on its leather strap. Check the listing for any paperwork or packaging included.
Where is the Bulova Mens Watch 97A70 cheapest?: At Walmart, for $149.99, as of our latest check.