Bulova Men’s Military Heritage A-15 3-Hand Hack Automatic Leather Strap Watch, Chronograph, Luminous Markers, 42mm Style: 96A245

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 163 ratings

To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns
In Stock
Ships from Amazon
Sold by Watchsavings
Buy new:
To see product details, add this item to your cart.
FREE Returns
Ships from: Amazon
Sold by: Watchsavings
To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Other Sellers on Amazon
Added
Sold by: Jewellry and Watches
Sold by: Jewellry and Watches
(182 ratings)
93% positive over last 12 months
Shipping rates and Return policy
Added
Sold by: Horology Outlet
Sold by: Horology Outlet
(255 ratings)
70% positive over last 12 months
Shipping rates and Return policy
Added
Sold by: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
Shipping rates and Return policy

From the manufacturer

96A245

BULOVA

MILITARY WATCHES


Explore field watches that pay homage to our unique military heritage.

96A245

THE DETAILS

Model Number 96A245
Collection Military
Clasp Type 3pc Wire Strap Buckle
Dial Color Black
Dial Accent White Accents; Yellow Accent
Dial Feature Luminous Hands and Markers; Rotating Elapsed Hour and Minute Dial Rings
Case Material Stainless Steel
Case Color Silver-Tone
Case Width 42mm
Case Length 42mm
Band Color Brown
Band Material Leather
Crystal Material Double Domed Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance 0030M
Technology Automatic

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 the brand's 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?

You may purchase replacement straps and/or additional watch links by contacting our parts department at brand's website or kindly contact customer care.

Looking for specific info?

Product Description

The A-15 Pilot Watch is inspired by the 1944 Military Issue A-15 “Elapsed Time Watch” and incorporates unique features of the original. A stainless steel case with distinctive black dial features two rotating inner discs operated by two crowns. The 2H crown rotates elapsed time while the 4H crown indicates dual time. The unique design of this timepiece, as well as its functional features, are made more authentically with a fine 21-jewel automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve.

Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Bulova
Model number 96A245
Part Number 96A245
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Sapphire Crystal
Display Type Analog
Clasp Buckle
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 42 millimeters
Case Thickness 14.05 millimeters
Band Material Leather
Band size Mens Standard
Band width 20 millimeters
Band Color Brown
Dial color Black
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar No Calendar
Special features Chronograph
Item weight 3.46 ounces
Movement Automatic
Water resistant depth 30 Meters
Warranty Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ]

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 4 x 4 inches; 3.46 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 96A245
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2020
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bulova
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084V7HHHH
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 163 ratings

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
163 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, quality and comfort of the watch. They mention that it's sleek, classic and beautiful. They appreciate the dual time adjustments and the aluminus dial. They like that the watch is comfortable and has an average time accuracy of +/- 3 seconds per day. Customers are also satisfied with the speed. However, some customers dislike the brightness and disagree on movement.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

28 customers mention24 positive4 negative

Customers like the appearance of the watch. They mention it's sleek, classic, and has a strong visual personality. Some appreciate the double internal bezel, which is unique. Overall, customers are happy with the look and size of the product.

"...For my wrists its the perfect size and weight. Enjoy!" Read more

"...Firstly, the leather strap is very fine and looks good. But it is a little loose on smaller wrists, such as my 6" wrist...." Read more

"...Swapped out the strap for a steel bracelet.Beautiful style and function with automatic class and a prestigious fit and finish." Read more

"...I have a plan B for this. I love the look and size of the watch. Also the time laps dials work great...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it feels like a quality timepiece, is well-built, and has alumnus dial. The numbers are printed in a sharp style and are legible. The design is unique and useful for elapsed time and time zone tracking.

"This is an excellent watch! The finish is perfect all around. I love the polished bezel on the brushed case...." Read more

"Firstly, very practical watch. You can time a second time zone and time a 60 min count up...." Read more

"...The dial is well printed and like the fact that the numbers are printed in white and not a faux patina...." Read more

"A good, soiled military wristwatch. A well-built watch with dual time adjustments and alumnus dial, with hands...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the adjustments of the watch. They say it has dual time adjustments, alumnus dial, and a dual time zone timekeeper. They also say it's a durable watch that tells time legibly, has an average accuracy of +/- 3 seconds per day, and has double bezels that allow tracking of Zulu time and stopwatch/timer functions.

"Firstly, very practical watch. You can time a second time zone and time a 60 min count up...." Read more

"...Average time accuracy of +/- 3 seconds /day, when wind up on your wrist and lasts up to 42 hours of power reserved automatic time keeping." Read more

"...this a stop watch, elapsed time in minutes and hours and a dual time zone timekeeper...." Read more

"...Overall: Durable watch that tells time legibly.EDIT: Lume is unusable. Watch looks fantastic on a flieger strap. Would buy again." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the watch comfortable and beautiful. They say the leather strap is surprising soft and feels like any luxury brand watch.

"...The leather strap is surprising very soft and comfortable and looks like it belongs on a vintage pilot watch. I will certainly keep it on the watch...." Read more

"...There is a real issue with the strap. It's leather and looks great but it's much too long...." Read more

"...Watch. It is unique and is a statement watch. Looks and feels like any luxury brand watch. Wore it throughout Europe this past two months." Read more

"Excellent Field Watch Comfortable and Beautiful..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the speed of the watch. They say it runs fast, elapses time in minutes and hours, and keeps time pretty well. Some mention that the watch has a mechanical auto wind that keeps great time.

"...Lastly, it keeps time pretty well, no real complaints. Reserve is accurate and the ability to wind up is a huge bonus...." Read more

"...Mine has been running fast. I have been getting anywhere +28-35 seconds a day...." Read more

"The watch itself with mechanical auto wind keeps great time. Loses maybe 10 seconds a day. Band is throwback to the 40s. Looks and feels fine...." Read more

8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the movement of the watch. Some find the rotating bezels to be a really unique and useful design for elapsed time, while others say that neither bezel turns easily. The rotating dials move around and the crowns which turn the two outside rings rotate too easily. Some customers also mention that the bezel rotates too slow for inflight use and the subdial inside the watch is always turning.

"...However, if you tend to wear above the bone, like I do, the bezels won't randomly rotate.I'm very pleased that I purchased this watch...." Read more

"...The biggest selling point for me is the two rotating bezels...." Read more

"...And as others have noted, the crowns which turn the two outside rings rotate too easily...." Read more

"I'm very happy with this piece. I find the rotating bezels to be a really unique and useful design for elapsed time, as well as time zone tracking...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the watch. They mention that the lume is not great, unusable, and bad.

"...Secondly, the lume is not great. At all. This isn't a problem for me since I switch out for a Deep Blue Commander diver with flat tritium at night...." Read more

"...Overall: Durable watch that tells time legibly.EDIT: Lume is unusable. Watch looks fantastic on a flieger strap. Would buy again." Read more

"...The lume is extremely poor. I have several seiko watches below this price point that have much better lume...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the strap of the watch. They mention that it has been removed and replaced backwards, and has a real issue. Some say that the strap is worth replacing.

"...There is a real issue with the strap. It's leather and looks great but it's much too long...." Read more

"...No plastic coverings, scratches on case back and bezel, the strap has been removed and replaced backwards (buckle should be at 12 o’clock not 6)...." Read more

"...Other: Strap is worth replacing. The polished bezel will quickly be unpolished in a flight environment. Lume is bad, will not rely on for night use...." Read more

Good watch suspicious box labels
4 Stars
Good watch suspicious box labels
The watch arrived on time in its Bulova box. I was concerned with the double labeling on the box. Both labels had the correct model number but had no numbers even relating to the serial number on the watch. Very concerning at the very least. Opening the box I inspected the watch. On the watch band, I have seen better. I expected this after reading the past reviews and you tube. I have a plan B for this. I love the look and size of the watch. Also the time laps dials work great. The next is how well does the watch keep time. After wearing the watch for two days I recorded the watch was running approx. 5 seconds fast per 24 hrs. I can live with that!!! So far, the watch is a keeper despite the suspicious labeling. How well it will perform long term? Time will tell.
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
Customer image
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent watch
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
This is an excellent watch! The finish is perfect all around. I love the polished bezel on the brushed case. Whomever regulated my particular movement deserves a raise. My watch has gained .5 sec....a week! May be a fluke, but I have never seen a mechanical movement this accurate. I'm sure that will change this age.

There are several points to note. Firstly, the leather strap is very fine and looks good. But it is a little loose on smaller wrists, such as my 6" wrist. I'm using a Spring Made modern Bond single pass strap that looks great on this watch. Secondly, the lume is not great. At all. This isn't a problem for me since I switch out for a Deep Blue Commander diver with flat tritium at night. Lastly, the 2 bezel crowns are fairly easy to rotate. However, if you tend to wear above the bone, like I do, the bezels won't randomly rotate.

I'm very pleased that I purchased this watch. It is a great addition to my growing collection.

EDIT: Almost a month in and this watch is still at about +1 second a week, checked daily with an atomic clock app. The timegrapher shows a beat error of .2ms. There's a lot of deviation in different orientations on the timegrapher, but on wrist I am simply amazed at the accuracy of this 82A6 movement. Still 200% satisfaction with this purchase.
Images in this review
Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image
Customer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer image
12 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
Customer image
5.0 out of 5 stars Rare Military Legend Tribute
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
Fascinating history behind this watch.
Bulova's answer to a call during WWII.
Love the vintage innovative design.
12 hour time elapse without the moving parts of a chronograph.
Swapped out the strap for a steel bracelet.
Beautiful style and function with automatic class and a prestigious fit and finish.
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
Customer image
4.0 out of 5 stars Good watch suspicious box labels
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
The watch arrived on time in its Bulova box. I was concerned with the double labeling on the box. Both labels had the correct model number but had no numbers even relating to the serial number on the watch. Very concerning at the very least. Opening the box I inspected the watch. On the watch band, I have seen better. I expected this after reading the past reviews and you tube. I have a plan B for this. I love the look and size of the watch. Also the time laps dials work great. The next is how well does the watch keep time. After wearing the watch for two days I recorded the watch was running approx. 5 seconds fast per 24 hrs. I can live with that!!! So far, the watch is a keeper despite the suspicious labeling. How well it will perform long term? Time will tell.
Images in this review
Customer image Customer image
Customer imageCustomer image
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
Customer image
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Tool Watch
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
Firstly, very practical watch. You can time a second time zone and time a 60 min count up.

Secondly, for history buffs, very fun watch.

I work in film and television, I use the 12hr bezel to keep track of elapsed hours at work, and the count up bezel to keep track of lunch, weather delays, time spent shooting a scene and so on. (Often we work 12hrs or more and break for lunch 6 hours into our day.)

The water resistance isn’t the best, but on days that I’m not out in a downpour, it’s perfect.

I’ve bumped and banged the sapphire crystal into sharp metal objects and I am still scratch free.

I highly recommend changing the watch band, a leather nato and green nato look best in my opinion.

I have a 6.5” wrist, and I feel very comfortable wearing this watch. And keep in mind, it’s on my wrist for at least 12hrs.

Lastly, it keeps time pretty well, no real complaints. Reserve is accurate and the ability to wind up is a huge bonus.

Great and robust buy for $370.
Images in this review
Customer image Customer image
Customer imageCustomer image
8 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
Customer image
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect vintage look and feel
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
I have bought this based on numerous reviews on the web and on YouTube. What i was looking for was a watch that had a 1940s pilot watch look and feel. I think Bulova hit the mark with their reinterpretation of their classic A15. This was based on an experimental design that was based on the A11, but with the added function of 2 outer rotating internal bezels. This new version is a very close copy of that original design, just a bit scaled up for modern times. It does not feel overly large on my wrist, as i have an 8" wrist, and it looks well proportioned. The leather strap is surprising very soft and comfortable and looks like it belongs on a vintage pilot watch. I will certainly keep it on the watch. I tend to replace factory straps to something more of my liking, but his works perfectly. The biggest selling point for me is the two rotating bezels. No other watch i know know of has this and makes it a unique watch that has found a home in my collection. Since i bought it i have found myself wearing this daily over the others in my collection. The hands look period correct and have a nice vintage appearance. The dial is well printed and like the fact that the numbers are printed in white and not a faux patina. This appears just as a pilot would have received back in 1945 right out the box. The winding is smooth, the crown engages with a nice firm click and feels like a quality timepiece. I especially like the smooth caseback and the double dome sapphire crystal. This is sure to be favorite of mine for years to come!
Images in this review
Customer image Customer image
Customer imageCustomer image
18 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
carlos daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars chulada
Reviewed in Mexico on September 14, 2023
Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schöner Uhr
Reviewed in Germany on January 28, 2024
Customer image
Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schöner Uhr
Reviewed in Germany on January 28, 2024
Sehr schöne Uhr
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
One person found this helpful
Report
Román
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena calidad
Reviewed in Spain on January 4, 2024
aziur11
5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso reloj, muy recomendable
Reviewed in Mexico on October 5, 2021
One person found this helpful
Report
argimiro
5.0 out of 5 stars El reloj es maravilloso, la tienda no tanto.
Reviewed in Spain on January 11, 2023
Customer image
argimiro
5.0 out of 5 stars El reloj es maravilloso, la tienda no tanto.
Reviewed in Spain on January 11, 2023
El reloj el que mas me gusta, es precioso. Y aunque no me llego al principio y de segunda me llego días tardes la verdad es que ha meecido la pena.
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image