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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
Marvelous timepiece!!!
If the Omega Seamaster is just out of your price range, the Bulova Marine Star will get the job done. It rivals most watches in beauty and dependability. Made specifically for the adventurous diver, this watch has both style and class. This piece of jewelry goes with any outfit, and you will have it for a long time. It can be taken down to 660 feet, which is deeper than...
Published on June 28, 2005 by J.S. Clements
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Might be a good watch, but don't buy it from Amazon!
Watch arrived DOA due to two issues. The second hand was loose and the battery was dead. Bulova repaired the second hand, but charged thirty-five dollars for a new battery. I love Amazon, but a new watch shouldn't arrive with a dead battery, and to pay quite a bit for the watch and then to pay extra for battery replacement, and then to pay for fitting, results in a lot...
Published 10 months ago by J. Thieszen
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
Marvelous timepiece!!!, June 28, 2005
If the Omega Seamaster is just out of your price range, the Bulova Marine Star will get the job done. It rivals most watches in beauty and dependability. Made specifically for the adventurous diver, this watch has both style and class. This piece of jewelry goes with any outfit, and you will have it for a long time. It can be taken down to 660 feet, which is deeper than many divers will ever go. If you have a slightly limited budget, but you still want to achieve that "Bond look", this is the perfect watch to get you there in style!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Poor man's Omega, August 19, 2006
...it may be, but in terms of functionality and looks it is second to none. Not as flashy as many of the competitors, going instead for a stylish, down-toned look while keeping true to the Yacht-Marine-Diver heritage. Absolutely love it and have never taken it off since I got it. And my friends just can't belive how little it costs. My dad, who's been wearing his Rolex for thirty years started looking very insecure and "hungry" when he saw it. "So where exactly did you get it did you say? Amazon? Could you write that down for me?" Recomend this whole-heartedly.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Love it!, January 10, 2007
I have to say this is one of the best purchases I've made in a LONG time. Absolutely beautiful watch, fantastic quality...& a great price! I can't recommend this watch enough.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Terrific Watch, Excellent Vendor Service, August 4, 2008
This review is from: Bulova Men's 98C62 Marine Star Watch (Watch)
I purchased this watch after rather exhaustively reviewing the many, many offerings at Amazon.com. When it first arrived, I found myself vaguely let down. Somehow, it didn't seem quite as striking as in the photos. But as the weeks have gone by, my opinion has completely turned around on that. This watch is really very beautiful, and the numerous compliments I've now received serve as confirmation. It also appears to be extremely accurate and, contrary to some other reviews, setting it (including day and date) was not at all difficult. Do remember that it has a screw-down crown; you need to unscrew it before actually pulling out the stem. That is NOT explained, at all, in the (very inadequate) instruction manual.
Is this equal to an Omega automatic diver's watch, which has a similar appearance? I'm sure it's not. But, then, it only costs about 1/10th as much. It very likely equals or exceeds similar Invictas as well as any similar Citizen or Seiko watch.
I've not owned it long enough to speak of its durability. But I tend to be hard on watches, and I've already subjected this one to some small abuses. So far, it remains flawless, suggesting that they've really used top-rank materials in its construction.
Sadly, one reason I bought this watch no longer holds true. I knew it was made overseas (Japan, I believe), but that's true of virtually all watches. I am not sure, in fact, if a single watch (including movement) is still made here, and certainly nothing that's affordable. But I was under the impression that Bulova remained a U.S.-owned company, and that they still at least designed all their offerings here. And they may indeed still do that. But earlier this year the company was purchased by Citizen Watch Co. of Japan. No more U.S. involvement save for whatever facilities the new owners decide to keep here.
Note that I purchased this directly from Amazon.com. Shipping was as promised, with it arriving a few days sooner than I expected. I have had no occasion to test their warranty service or return policies. I could have saved $10-$15 by buying from one of the other vendors at Amazon. But that vendor had a significant number of poor reviews (I think running over 10%), and I didn't think saving a few bucks was worth dealing with a dubious vendor.
Update on 7/24/2010: I've now had this watch almost two years. The accuracy has continued to be exemplary. I did have to change the batteries once; I had it done at a fine jewelry store in California, and they warned me that unless I returned it directly to Bulova the water resistance would no longer be guaranteed. But it seems fine on that score, too, although I rarely take it into the water anyhow. The appearance remains almost pristine. Even though I've historically been hard on watches, this one shows virtually no wear. It still looks new. That's impressive to me. So if I could, I'd add a star to my review. Much recommended!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Absolutely Stunning!, May 18, 2008
This review is from: Bulova Men's 98C62 Marine Star Watch (Watch)
I received this for my birthday earlier this year and was shocked at how beautiful it was. I had looked at it on Amazon and had been considering buying it for a long time, going so far as to add it to my Wish List after my last good watch ended up at the bottom of Narragansett Bay. It was a total shock to receive it as a gift (at a surprise party no less!).
It has a great feel and heft to it, much meatier than I'd imagined it to be, but not bulky or uncomfortable given the nature of the timepiece. If you're seeking a slim dress watch search elsewhere.
The band has a nice feel and the polished centre links add an understated sophistication to the look of the watch without looking gaudy, forced or overdone. The fold-over band (with safety) is secure without being difficult to release and as befits a dive watch there is an over-the-wetsuit deployment clasp.
The colour of the blue face is just right, not too bright and not too dark as to look black. The markings are large and easy to read and hold their luminosity for a long time before fading. Some reviews have mentioned that the bezel was stiff. While it may be a little harder to turn than a cheaper watch I think it owes more to the lack of a good gripping mechanism on the bezel rather than the bezel being overly stiff. Its a rather small issue that most people won't encounter, either because they don't dive or because they do dive and have a dive computer. In either case its certainly not something that should dissuade someone from buying this timepiece.
The screw-down crown functions just as it should and has a pair of stout guards to protect it from getting knocked about. I'd like to address those complaints that I've read with wearers having a problem getting the day/date feature to coordinate. This isn't a Casio with a built-in perpetual calendar and a 24 hour set time. Pull the crown out to the second "click" and stop the second hand at 12:00 so you can synchronize the watch, establish where midnight is by running the hands around the dial until the date advances (the day will change somewhere in the neighborhood of 3AM - I'm no watchmaker so I'll assume its some mechanical limitation), set the correct time, push in one "click" to set the hands in motion and then rotate the crown one direction to set the date and the other direction to set the day. It is not difficult in the slightest. The days may be set in either English or Spanish.
Overall its a great purchase and worthy of being worn on anyone's wrist. Speaking of which, unless you have a wrist the size of a stovepipe plan on making a trip to the jeweler or watch repair shop - the band comes from Bulova set to the largest size.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Might be a good watch, but don't buy it from Amazon!, November 12, 2009
This review is from: Bulova Men's 98C62 Marine Star Watch (Watch)
Watch arrived DOA due to two issues. The second hand was loose and the battery was dead. Bulova repaired the second hand, but charged thirty-five dollars for a new battery. I love Amazon, but a new watch shouldn't arrive with a dead battery, and to pay quite a bit for the watch and then to pay extra for battery replacement, and then to pay for fitting, results in a lot more expense than expected.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
What you need to know, December 5, 2008
This review is from: Bulova Men's 98C62 Marine Star Watch (Watch)
Great:
The dial is gorgeous. It has a deep, rich looking blue color. The picture does not do it justice.
The bracelet has a high degree of precision in its design and assembly. I think this is a reason why many people say the watch feels more expensive than it is. Love it.
Be aware of:
The watch is fairly large to begin with, but it looks even bigger because the dial and the bezel are of the same color. It looks great on large hands; not so good on small ones.
Bad:
The dial window material is soft. It is easy to scratch, which is a shame, really, because many (most?) manufacturers in this price range offer scratch-resistant dial windows. I scratched it by a plastic shirt button. So, if you tend to be rough with you watches - this is not your watch.
Conclusion:
Judging by the name - Marine star - you may assume it is some sort of an outdoors watch. It is not. A gentle dial makes it a strictly dress watch. However, as a dress watch, it is a great piece at a great price. I will say it again - I love it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Poor Wrist Band Durability, August 19, 2008
This review is from: Bulova Men's 98C62 Marine Star Watch (Watch)
I have admired Bulova watches for years. After finally getting the Marine Star as a gift I was thrilled. Being in the military I have definitely put it through some abuse, but the issues I have had should have been easily fixable. My biggest complaint about the watch is the watch band pins. Pins break, understood, but after replacing the original pins I was having to get them replaced on a monthly and weekly basis. After replacing them for the seventh time I contacted Bulova with my complaint. They admitted that there have been issues with the bands because the company that manufactures them decided to use a very thin pin. This was not news to me because each time I took my watch in for repair they would have a hard time finding pins thin enough to fit in the band. Bulova said if I mailed it in they would put in stronger pins to fix the problem. After getting it back from Bulova the pins broke the next day while I was getting out of bed. I called back Bulova, furious at the hassles I had had to endure with their product, and they offered to send me a watch of my choice for free. So for customer service I have to give them an A. The head of customer service told me to look at all the Bulova watches and choose one that had a different band as so I would not have to deal with the same problem. The watch I received was a more expensive model and I have had no issues. Problem is that my Marine Star was a gift and had sentimental value and had engravings in the back, so after sitting in the drawer for a couple months I replaced the metal band with a leather one and thicker pins and have not had an issue since.
In response to those who have said that the face is scratch proof I have to disagree. Again I am in the military and had it bang against weapons but the worst scratch that is on the face is from walking into the edge of a door.
I am not trying to bash on Bulova, I am just trying to provide a valuable assessment of the Marine Star for those who have an admiration for watches like I do. The blue face looks great, and the illumination is bright at night. However the watch band will break. I would suggest comparing the wrist band of this watch to others used by Bulova and choose one with a different band. I assure you it will be sturdier, and save you the hassle of going to the watch repair store on a monthly basis.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent Buy, May 27, 2008
This review is from: Bulova Men's 98C62 Marine Star Watch (Watch)
I bought this watch as a gift for my Husband. He was so pleased with it. But the best thing was the excellent buy and service that I received. I will certainly buy again from Amazon.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Fantastic timepiece, January 8, 2008
This review is from: Bulova Men's 98C62 Marine Star Watch (Watch)
Just purchased this watch a week ago.
Fabulous timepiece that works flawlessly. Looks fantastic and looks like it is worth a lot more than I paid for it. Easy to read dial in the water and nice durable and good weight to it. The band is nice and solid as well. I did have the jeweler adjust the band for me.
Agree with some other comments about the instructions on setting the days/date, but it's only once every month or so.
Great watch and highly recommend to anyone. Why spend more for a great watch.
I purchased in St. Martin/Sint Maarten for $100 USD. Great buy!
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