Bulova Men’s Military Heritage Hack Stainless Steel 3-Hand Automatic Watch, NATO Leather Strap, Luminous Hands and Markers, Black Leather/Ivory Dial
Price: $425.00 - $214.96
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Inspired by Bulova’s military heritage and vintage watches of the time, the Hack Watch infuses historical elements for a contemporary lifestyle. The updated style features a three-hand 21-jewel automatic movement with a 42 hour power reserve. The stainless steel case with an ivory dial and luminescent hands and markers also features a center track on the dial displaying 24H time, black leather NATO strap, domed mineral crystal. Water resistance to 30 meters.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Package Dimensions : 4.88 x 3.7 x 3.03 inches; 9.91 ounces
Item model number : 96A246
Department : mens
Date First Available : January 24, 2020
Manufacturer : Bulova
ASIN : B0845X1PYX
Country of Origin : Japan
Customers say
Customers appreciate the watch’s attractive look, comfortable fit, and easy readability. They find it elegant and understated, with a simple design that is straightforward to understand. Many are satisfied with the accuracy, value for money, and history of the product, though opinions differ regarding its timekeeping accuracy.
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9 reviews for Bulova Men’s Military Heritage Hack Stainless Steel 3-Hand Automatic Watch, NATO Leather Strap, Luminous Hands and Markers, Black Leather/Ivory Dial
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Samuel D. Uretsky –
Maybe it’s nostalgia
Most watch manufacturers have field watches in their catalog — simple designs, easy to read, no complications (that would make a good title for this review). Lately, it seems some of these have been marketed as military style, the watches that were issued to allied infantrymen during WW II. Hamilton has focused on its khaki line, but most watch manufacturers did their bit for the war effort. Bulova, which was then based in New York, was making these watches. They became the second wristwatch most of us kids had in the 1950s (after the Mickey Mouse watch) when there were plenty of army suplus supplies available. Today, Bulova is owned by Citizen, a Japanese company, but they tactfully don’t say “made in Japan” In any event, the watch is offered as a reissue of the A11 — that’s the specification of the military watch, or was during WW-2.The dial is on the small side, which is sort of a relief from the oversized wristwatches that have become popular. It’s simple — three hands: hours, minutes, and seconds — no day or date. It’s both automatic (self winding) but can be wound by the stem as well. It has very poor illumination (lume?) so don’t plan to read it in the dark without turning on the light. It’s thick, and the strap is a very soft leather that stretches out after a few days of wear, It’s a sort of NATO strap, going underneath the watch, which makes an already thick watch a little bit thicker, but not by much. I’ve had no problems with it.I’ve looked for information on the accuracy, but can’t find anything beyond the -20/+40 rating, but can’t find anything significant. After 5 days I didn’t notice any variation worth reporting. It’s pretty acurate. In the couple of years I’ve lived with this watch I’ve never had to reset it except when I let it run down, or for daylight savings.Overall, it’s a nice wristwatch at an affordable price — or maybe it just reminds me of my childhood. Also, you don’t have to worry about “thirty days hath september..”
Barry Nelson –
Bulova Military Hack Watch with Ivory Face
Recently I was browsing watches and found that there was a family of vintage field watches which were designed to resemble timepieces worn by soldiers in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. I started researching the watches and found they were designed to be easily read, rugged and durable, and simple in design. The Bulova “hack” watch got my attention with its ivory face and simple design. Plus, the price was very reasonable for an automatic watch compared to some of the other watches in the market. When I looked up photos of the original vintage watches from the 1950’s, a watch with an ivory face really appealed to me because my father was in the Korean War and many of these were distributed to the military personnel.I ordered the Bulova Military Heritage Hack Watch and it arrived the very next day. When I opened the box and saw the watch, I wasn’t sure this was what I wanted. It had a plain, black leather strap and the design was simple and very easy to read. No clutter with a day/date feature and the only adjustment was to set the time and start wearing the watch after giving it a couple of winds. This is an automatic watch, so it winds itself when you wear the watch. After I put it on and took my dog for a walk, I became more sold on this watch. It was extremely comfortable and I hardly knew that I had it on. It was very easy to see the time and, from a deeper emotional level, it was nice to get back to an analog watch inspired by a great history. Sometimes it’s good to take a step back from digital technology, look back at history, and rediscover some great brands that served our parents well … and still have a place in this hectic world. “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” I appreciate the quality of the Bulova Hack Watch and am extremely satisfied with my purchase.
Chris –
Good field watch, not perfect.
I wore this watch everyday in the field for over 2 weeks for JRTC in Louisiana. I was wearing it for about a month before the field.I love the watch face, and in the pitch black of night I’ve been able to tell the time. The crystal dome has some visible scratches, but really did hold up to some abuse. Still looks presentable.I was losing about 5 seconds a day. So I’d give myself about a 10 second headstart and resync every 4 days. I’m not a watch expert, so I don’t know if this is on par with other automatics. Someone in the field had a Seiko that was losing closer to 15 seconds a day, so I’m content with my performance.The leather strap is the only thing I dislike about this watch. It was no match for the sweat and rain. It’s not a uncomfortable strap, but it is looking ragged. Even before the field in an office environment, it was beginning to show signs of wear.I have a new strap ordered and intend to keep wearing this watch regularly.
Crut –
Great looking watch – looks better on a tan strap
It’s a handsome automatic watch at a decent price. The size is great for my baby 6.25″ wristsI didn’t care for the included strap – too many metal buckles that get uncomfortable when typing at a desk and the like. Plus, a tan strap makes the dial look much nicer than the black it came with. The 18mm lug width does make finding new straps a bit of a challenge, but not impossible.Accuracy is OK – mine runs a little fast out of the box, but tolerable for an automatic. The lume on the hands is good, but just OK on the indices.My only real gripe is the crown. It’s a beautiful signed crown, but it is a little sharp and it digs into my hand from time to time. The included strap helps as it keeps the watch a little elevated off the wrist, so a NATO strap may also help with this
Jesús –
Queda perfecto en mi muñeca, el material de la correa se siente de calidad y la cara del reloj es muy bonita. Vi varios reviews donde decÃa que el grueso de la caja era mucho y tengo que decir que si es un poco grueso que otros relojes pero no se ve ni queda para nada mal
mohsen –
The Bulova Field Watch combines a vintage design with a stylish look, featuring a nice leather strap and durable build. Its reliable automatic movement and luminescent markers add practicality, making it a great value for an affordable price.
Hessebub –
Gut verarbeitete Field Watch, läuft genau (+4 sec./Tag) und trägt sich sehr angenehm. Empfehlung!
Alfonso O. –
Todo el reloj es fantástico, de uso diario. Llegó en buen tiempo, gran homenaje a los usados durante la segunda guerra mundial. Las manecillas en catedral con un buen lumen. Los números bien legibles y el logo vintage de Bulova.
Steve –
I highly recommend this Bulova watch. It’s my first Bulova and I am more impressed than I thought I would be, (which is a feeling not realized with most products these days). The hack feature allows for easy second hand synch, the dial is easy to read and the luminous parts seem to work well. The strap is very comfortable. The automatic jewel movement is easy to use and there’s no worries about a battery that could fail. Like a black suit that works equally well at a party or a funeral, this watch looks great with casual wear or formal. It’s a quality product that leaves you thinking you paid too little. I am not easy to impress, yet I am with this purchase.