- Is this watch automatic or quartz?
- It is automatic, powered by the movement of your wrist. It has no battery. If you leave it off for a day or two it will stop and need setting again.
- Is the gold case solid gold?
- No. It is gold-tone stainless steel, a plated finish over steel. Solid gold cases cost many times more.
- Is the crystal scratch-resistant?
- Yes. It uses sapphire crystal, which is much harder to scratch than the mineral glass on most watches at this level.
- Can I swap the leather strap?
- Yes, the strap is removable at the lugs, so you can fit a replacement leather or NATO strap of the same width.
- Is it suitable for swimming?
- Treat it as a dress watch. It is not built for swimming or showering, so keep it away from water beyond splashes.
- How does it compare with a Seiko Presage or Orient Bambino?
- All three are affordable automatics with dress styling. The Bulova adds sapphire crystal and a gold-tone look, while the Seiko and Orient lines are known more for their movements and dial work.
- Where is the Bulova NYC Classic Dress Watch - Brown Leather Strap, Gold Case cheapest?
- At JCPenney, for $581.25, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bulova NYC Classic Dress Watch - Brown Leather Strap, Gold Case?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Jared, JCPenney, Zales, Nordstrom, Bulova.