Bulova

Bulova Men's 96A101 Automatic Self-Winding Mechanical Exhibition Caseback Bracelet Watch

• Automatic movement
• Mineral crystal
• Case diameter: 40.5 mm

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Unique and refined, the Bulova Men's Bracelet Watch #96A101 offers precise craftsmanship and beautiful detailing. With a brushed stainless steel bezel, a polished stainless steel case, crown, and screw-in exhibition caseback, plus a stainless steel bracelet held in place by a locking deployment-clasp with push-button clasp, this luxurious timepiece is made to stand the test of time, whether you wear it every day or just the most important evenings of the year. Also featuring a truly distinctive face, this watch showcases a brown, patterned dial, luminous hands, faceted indices, and a round on-dial aperture between six and eight o'clock, all protected by a domed mineral crystal. This watch is water resistant to 99 feet.

The Bulova Story

In 1875, a young Czech immigrant named Joseph Bulova set up shop in New York City, and a legendary American watch brand was born. Bulova was trained as a jeweler, and his expertise carried over into his watchmaking career, which began around 1911 with boudoir clocks and pocket watches, and soon evolved to include what was then one of the latest and most fashionable technological innovations: the wristwatch.

Bulova introduced its first line of wristwatches in 1919. The company grew and prospered, and soon early radio and television ads were declaring, "America runs on Bulova time." In the 1950s, continuing its legacy of innovation, Bulova introduced Accutron, the first electronic watch, and the first breakthrough in timekeeping technology in over 300 years. The Accutron timing mechanism was later adapted for use by NASA computers and a Bulova timer was even placed on the moon to control transmissions of data. Bulova timepieces have kept official time aboard Air Force One and have also served as official timepieces for U.S. Olympic teams.

Today, Bulova maintains its tradition of excellence in technology and design, offering a diverse collection of beautiful precision timepieces for every occasion.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0018AN634
• Item model number: 96A101
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,691 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Foggy love, September 28, 2010

By 

Orrin M Dabney - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bulova Men's 96A101 Automatic Self-Winding Mechanical Exhibition Caseback Bracelet Watch (Watch)

I like several other found this watch in a store and promptly found it at half the price here on Amazon.
The wife ordered it for me and it came in only two days. The construction of the watch, and the feel of it is downright
outstanding. However, after only twenty minutes of wearing, I noticed that the face was slightly foggy. I took it off and
let it sit for several hours and came back to it and it was fine. I then wore it for one entire day, and it slowly fogged up.
I never got it wet, and I live in a very very dry climate.....central Alaska. I took it to the jewelers and they told me
that I should return it. Not sure if I will order another watch from Amazon or just purchase for the full price in store.
At least it would be under warranty.

**UPDATE**

I sent the watch back to the company I received it from. They sent me another watch that was broken (clasp wouldn't close).
Then, thinking I was smart, I sent the watch to Bulova themselves for repairs. I waited an entire month to receive the watch again.
Only to open the box to find a smashed watch. The crystal was broken, the bezel was scratched, the band was in poor shape.
I then called Bulova help desk and asked for an explanation. After getting a huge run-a-around, I asked to speak with a Manager.
The woman told me that he would say the same and refused to let me speak with one. I hung up and redialed and got a different person who
was a lot more kind. I explained to her that I have picture proof that the watch that I received was NOT my watch.
I requested a box to be sent to me. As of two weeks, I still have received nothing.

**UPDATE**

Finally received a working (new) watch from Bulova. After days of dealing with the service department I was finally granted the chance to speak with a manager. I never raised my voice or became rude during any of my conversations with any phone rep. When I spoke with the Manager, I explained to him what had happened, and what I had to deal with. He replied by telling me that what I had told him was nothing of what he had heard from any of this reps. He sent me a new watch the same day. I received the watch yesterday in the mail and am pleased to say that it is working properly.

I am very saddened with the low level of customer care, and incompetence of every tech I worked with. Even showing them the receipt of the watch, and pictures, and all else, I still had to fight to get a watch that was in the same condition as I had bought it in, new.
I doubt they will even read this review, but I would like to tell them that this is the first, and the very last time I invest in a Bulova watch.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, December 21, 2008

By 

Iman Z. Luna "Iman Luna" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bulova Men's 96A101 Automatic Self-Winding Mechanical Exhibition Caseback Bracelet Watch (Watch)

This Bulova Men's watch came in excellent condition, box and watch, same condition I saw it at the Jeweler's with one exception, paid much less for it. It also arrived in perfect time frame. Thank you very much and I will always check your site before making purchases at any jeweler.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful watch, January 18, 2009

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Lynn Rider (Sedona, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bulova Men's 96A101 Automatic Self-Winding Mechanical Exhibition Caseback Bracelet Watch (Watch)

I bought this watch for my fiance for Christmas. He likes really nice watches like tag and movado but bulova was offering the copper face which he saw previously in a magazine and commented on. The watch is even more beautiful in person. A super neat feature is that when you look under the watch on the part against the wrist you can see all inside of it at the actual workings of it. He wears this watch every day. It is a nice size and is stunning on. He LOVES it. As far as the quaility, well, it's a bulova. It should work just fine.