Aquastar Deepstar IIvsBulova Vintage Sea Hunter

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aquastar Deepstar II at true scale

Deepstar II

Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter at true scale

Vintage Sea Hunter

Diameter

37mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

Movement

Sellita SW290-1

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
37mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW290-1
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aquastar Deepstar II

Owners widely praise the Aquastar Deepstar II for its comfortable 37mm wearability, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its smooth-winding Sellita SW290-1 movement, remarkable timekeeping, and legible dial with excellent lume. The updated beads-of-rice bracelet with a diver extension is considered a worthwhile upgrade, and the included grey tropic strap is notably supple. Some owners, however, find the 37mm case diameter too small, despite the 47mm lug-to-lug contributing to a larger perceived wrist presence. One owner dislikes the small seconds subdial, finding it interrupts the dial's aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Aquastar Deepstar II highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The vintage design and 37mm case size are praised. The price point is considered a strong point by one reviewer, while another suggests it may limit its appeal.

Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter

Owners widely praise the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 for its vintage skin diver aesthetic and coherent design, with many considering it a gem and a great value for the price, often citing the well-executed aged lume and satisfying bezel action. Some owners note the mineral crystal as a downside, preferring sapphire, and one reviewer would opt for white lume over the tan for a cleaner look. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 highly for its vintage styling and value at the price point.

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