Bulova Men's Precisionist 3-Hand Calendar in Stainless Steel with Black Leather Strap and Black Patterned Dial Style: 96B158

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96B158

Powered by Bulova's proprietary three-prong quartz crystal High Precision Quartz movement with a 262 kHz vibrational frequency—eight times greater than standard quartz watches—for unparalleled accuracy.

BULOVA

HIGH PRECISION QUARTZ


The world’s most advanced chronograph combines unparalleled accuracy to seconds per year, continuous-sweep second hand and intricate details for timeless style. Celebrated for its blend of technology and design innovation, the High Precision Quartz Collection features statement-making case shapes and the incorporation of innovative materials.

96B158

THE DETAILS

Model Number 96B158
Collection High Precision Quartz
Clasp Type Strap Buckle
Dial Color Gray
Dial Feature Luminous Hands and Markers
Dial Accent Silver-Tone
Case Material Stainless Steel
Case Color Silver-Tone
Case Width 42mm
Case Length 42mm
Band Color Black
Band Material Leather
Crystal Material Mineral Crystal
Water Resistance 0030M
Technology High Performance Quartz

Est. 1875

ABOUT BULOVA


Fueled by the era’s risk-taking ethos, Joseph Bulova presented one innovation after the next. Ultimately opening a small store in downtown New York City that would mark the beginning of his lifelong quest: to craft supreme quality timepieces for an ever-changing and dynamic landscape.

With an unwavering drive for perfection, efficiency and precision, quality craftsmanship became the foundation upon which Joseph Bulova built his brand.

What is the coverage on my Bulova timepiece?

Bulova timepieces have been engineered to provide years of use with minimal need for service. In the unlikely event that service is needed, your timepiece is covered for three years. For more details visit brand website.

Where can I find an instruction manual for my Bulova timepiece?

See our Standard Manual on the brand's website to read general information about how to set and maintain your watch.

Where can I purchase additional links/bands?

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Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Bulova
Model number 96B158
Part Number 96B158
Model Year 2012
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Analog
Clasp Buckle
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 42 millimeters
Case Thickness 10 millimeters
Band Material Leather
Band size Mens Standard
Band width 22 millimeters
Band Color Black
Dial color Gray
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Date
Special features Chronograph, Calendar
Item weight 9.14 ounces
Movement Quartz
Water resistant depth 99 Feet
Warranty Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ]

Product Description

The Precisionist collection masterfully combines unparalleled accuracy to seconds per year, continuous-sweep second hand and intricate details for timeless style. In stainless steel with multiple-layer swirl-pattern charcoal gray dial, silver continuously sweeping second hand, luminous hour and minute hands, faceted stick markers with luminous squares, calendar, and black leather strap. Powered by Bulova's proprietary three-prong quartz crystal Precisionist movement with a 262kHz vibrational frequency--eight times greater than standard quartz watches--for unparalleled accuracy.


From the Precisionist Collection. Featuring Bulova’s proprietary Precisionist quartz accuracy, in stainless steel with multiple-layer swirl-pattern charcoal grey dial, silver continuously sweeping second hand, luminous hour and minute hands, faceted stick markers with luminous squares, calendar, black leather strap and water resistance to 30 meters.

Precisionist Technology

At the heart of the watch is the Bulova Precisionist-class torsional resonator movement, custom-engineered to provide accuracy to within seconds a year using a three-prong quartz crystal that creates a vibration frequency of 262.144 kHz, the highest of any watch in the world and far greater than that of a standard quartz crystal. In laboratory testing, the Precisionist-class movement has been shown to be three times more accurate than standard quartz. This proprietary manufactured movement, including the signature floating second hand, also offers a resistance to gravitational error that makes it superior in performance to any mechanical watch on the market.

Summary of Features

  • One of the world’s most accurate movements – accurate to within seconds a year
  • Precisionist-class torsional resonator movement proven in laboratory testing to be three times more accurate than standard quartz
  • Stainless steel case
  • Mineral crystal
  • Multiple-layer charcoal grey dial
  • Silver continuously sweeping second hand
  • Luminous hour and minute hands
  • Calendar window
  • Black leather strap
  • Water resistant to 30 meters

About Bulova

In 1875, Joseph Bulova, a 23-year-old immigrant, set up shop in New York City and a legendary American watch brand was born. Since then, Bulova has stood proudly in the vanguard of timekeeping innovation, committed to the legacy of creativity and excellence established by its founder.

A pioneering force in the industry, Bulova transformed how watches were worn and how time was perceived, registering over 50 patents as he and his company built a record of creativity including the first full lines of men’s (1919) and ladies’ (1924) wristwatches, the first clock/radio (1928) and the first electric clock (1931). To ensure the utmost in precision, in 1920, Bulova even established its own observatory – located atop its New York skyscraper. With that same spirit of innovation, following World War II, determined “to serve those who served us,” Bulova established The Bulova School of Watchmaking, using new and unique methods to train disabled veterans for positions in the watch and jewelry industry. Then, in 1960, Bulova changed timekeeping forever with the revolutionary Accutron, the world’s first fully electronic watch. An integral component of U.S. space technology, Accutron timing was used on 46 NASA missions, including Apollo XI, the first lunar landing (1969).

Today, as one of the world’s most recognized brands, Bulova has expanded across the globe, with four separate watch brands, Bulova, Bulova AccuSwiss, Bulova Accutron II and Caravelle New York, as well as the award-winning Bulova Clocks.

The signature Bulova brand provides an extensive selection of watches for every occasion, crafted of the finest materials, including 315L surgical grade stainless steel, diamonds, mother-of-pearl, carbon fiber, top-quality leather and Bulova’s proprietary Duramic nylon/ceramic composite, and powered by Precisionist-class quartz, automatic and quartz movements. An industry leader in diamond watch styling, with the new Diamond Gallery offering exquisite designs in stainless steel with sapphire crystals, Bulova is also known for Precisionist, featuring Bulova’s proprietary Precisionist-class quartz torsional resonator movement for accuracy to within seconds per year, the Marine Star collection, combining high-performance sports timekeeping with superior durability and water resistance to a minimum of 100 meters, and a comprehensive selection of classic styles, each with a three-year limited warranty.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.91 x 5.91 x 5.91 inches; 9.14 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 96B158
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 20, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bulova
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007006UA2
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Japan
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 965 ratings

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
965 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the complexity, accuracy, and movement of the watch. For example, they mention it's simple yet sophisticated, with intricate detail and the smooth sweep second hand. They also appreciate the appearance, value, and quality of the product. Opinions are mixed on the size.

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190 customers mention174 positive16 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention that it is a great looking timepiece that compliments dressy attire or more casual looks. They also appreciate the strap and style. The watch has an extremely interesting face with a date complication. The pattern on the dial is very subtle but gives a spinning effect to the watch while you wear it. The case is heavily polished and features a mesmerizing 3D swirl effect, floating hour. Customers are also impresseded with the accuracy and the first rate polish on the case.

"...It is elegant with an extremely interesting face and the famous smoothly moving second hand. I bought it to use as a dress watch...." Read more

"...Overall, the quality is very acceptable and it looks great for a dress watch. If you like the looks, buy one...." Read more

"...It really is a stunning timepiece that stands out among a sea of dress watches which are either extremely conservative and dull or garish and tacky...." Read more

"...I never owned a watch so precise. I am impressed. Simple and elegant on my opinion. I am old school...." Read more

119 customers mention110 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They say it's a fantastic watch with accurate movement. The design and build quality is top shelf, and the leather watch band appears to be high quality. The watch is a good looking and an excellent dress watch. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality.

"...Overall, the quality is very acceptable and it looks great for a dress watch. If you like the looks, buy one...." Read more

"...The hands and the hour markers have lume on them. The lume is actually pretty bright but doesn't last long at all...." Read more

"...I've paired mine with a Barton strap, as it is a quality strap at a decent price, AND is way more comfortable than the cheap feeling "leather strap"..." Read more

"I usually do not take time to write reviews but this watch is amazing. Easy to read, simple and extremely precise...." Read more

100 customers mention88 positive12 negative

Customers like the value of the watch. They say it's a great value for the money, and it doesn't look or operate like an outrageously expensive timepiece.

"...seconds per year. I paid $258, at which price this watch is a good value." Read more

"...Anyway, you know it’s accurate which is why I bought it and a steal for the price if you can still get them...." Read more

"...I've paired mine with a Barton strap, as it is a quality strap at a decent price, AND is way more comfortable than the cheap feeling "leather strap"..." Read more

"Handsome watch, good quality and value at great price. Amazon makes buying process easy and reliable" Read more

58 customers mention58 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the watch. They mention that it has tremendous accuracy, frighteningly accurate, and only loses a few seconds per year. They also say that it's an extremely accurate watch to wear casually or even to dress up. Customers also appreciate the ease and accuracy of quartz with the sweeping second. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...also looks great with a stainless mesh bracelet. The watch’s accuracy is, so far, astonishing...." Read more

"...Anyway, you know it’s accurate which is why I bought it and a steal for the price if you can still get them...." Read more

"...this watch seemed to give me the best of both worlds: the ease and accuracy of quartz with the sweeping second hand of an automatic...." Read more

"...Easy to read, simple and extremely precise. This is not the watch to carry with in your mountains trip, is too light and sensitive...." Read more

47 customers mention47 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the smooth sweep second hand of the watch. They say the clean sweeping motion is insane and mesmerizing. They also say the continuous sweeping hand is smoother than most autos. Overall, customers are happy with the scrolling of the product.

"...Due to the high-frequency quartz movement, the second hand sweeps as smooth as butter, and more smoothly than any ETA movement I've seen. ...." Read more

"...The clean sweeping motion of the seconds hand, thanks to the precision quarts movement, is captivating and downright mesmerizing...." Read more

"...The continuous sweeping seconds hand is so beautiful and mesmerizing...." Read more

"...It's so smooth, if you place the watch right up against your ear in a quiet room and listen closely, you can just barely hear the delay between beats..." Read more

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the movement of the watch. They mention that it is amazing, smooth, and accurate. They also say that it's the best quartz movement in the world right now. Customers also appreciate the well constructed machine like movement.

"...It is elegant with an extremely interesting face and the famous smoothly moving second hand. I bought it to use as a dress watch...." Read more

"...automatic movement, but it does have an exquisite appearance, an accurate movement, and a sweeping second hand. At this price, it can't be beat." Read more

"...Beautiful styling, Great price, Precisionist quartz movement sweeps effortlessly, and the intricate swirl pattern on the face of the watch is subtle..." Read more

"...The pattern on the dial is very subtle but gives a spinning effect to the watch while you follow the sweeping hand...." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the complexity of the watch. They mention that it is sleek, sophisticated, and easy to read. They also appreciate the attention to detail, saying that the crown is signed with the Bulova tuning fork.

"...Easy to read, simple and extremely precise. This is not the watch to carry with in your mountains trip, is too light and sensitive...." Read more

"...being a little hard to read in low light settings this watch dial is very simplistic yet sophisticated to look at during the day...." Read more

"...For a Bulova watch with a date complication, mixed finish, intricate and layered dial, its unreal that this watch can be got for under $200...." Read more

"This is a fantastic watch. The attention to detail is second to none. The crown is signed with the Bulova tuning fork...." Read more

36 customers mention24 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the watch. Some mention that the size seems perfect to them, while others say that it was too huge for them. The face is large without being ridiculously big.

"...It fits really well out of the box. I do feel the photos make it look a bit chunkier than it actually is...." Read more

"...Looks great- Perfect size- Incredible movement- Fantastic valueIf you are on the fence about this watch, buy two...." Read more

"...The size is a tad larger than what I prefer in a dress watch, but it's much more elegant and reasonably sized than other affordable watches and..." Read more

"...And it is the perfect size for my wrists (at least I think so). I also love the fact that it is super accurate. Within a few seconds a year?..." Read more

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5 Stars
Great look
Really nice watch with affordable price. Nice first bulova watch.
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