- Is the Bulova Surveyor 96B427 a good first automatic watch?
- Yes. It is a straightforward automatic dress watch with a classic dial and no complications beyond the date, which makes it easy to live with. Expect to reset it occasionally, since mechanical movements drift more than quartz.
- Can I swim or shower with it?
- No. Its 3 ATM rating covers splashes and brief hand washing only. Take it off for swimming, showering and bathing.
- Does it need a battery?
- No. It is powered by wrist movement through a self-winding automatic movement. If it stops after being unworn, wind it by hand or wear it for a while to restart it.
- What size wrist does the leather strap fit?
- The strap uses a standard buckle and fits most adult wrists, with adjustment holes across the usual range. Replacement straps in the same lug width are easy to find if you want a different look.
- How does it compare with a quartz dress watch?
- The automatic movement gives it a mechanical feel and no battery changes, but a quartz rival will keep better time and usually need less servicing. Choose this one for the movement and classic styling, not for precision.
- Is it suitable as a gift?
- It works well as a gift for someone starting a watch collection or wanting a classic office watch. The brown leather and silver case are safe, versatile choices.
- Where is the Bulova Surveyor Leather Classic Dress Classic 96B427 Gifts for Him cheapest?
- At Jared, for $337.50, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bulova Surveyor Leather Classic Dress Classic 96B427 Gifts for Him?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Kay Jewelers, Jared, Zales, Nordstrom, Bulova.