Aquastar Deepstar IIIvsBulova 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 III at true scale

Deepstar III

Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter at true scale

Vintage Sea Hunter

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

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Thickness

14mm

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Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

55h

highest

42h

MSRP

$2,790

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Movement

Manual

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Thickness
14mm
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Lug-to-Lug
49mm
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Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
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Movement

2 specs
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
55h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,790
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Reviews

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

Aquastar Deepstar III

Owners widely praise the Aquastar Deepstar III for its impressive wrist presence and value, with some suggesting it rivals watches costing significantly more. The manual-wind movement is noted for its thinner case, contributing to better wearability. The included Tropic strap is highlighted as excellent and supple, and the BOR bracelet features a diver extension. One owner notes accuracy within COSC specifications after demagnetization, though lume is considered average. A point of contention among owners is the screw-down crown on a manual-wind movement, which some find inconvenient for daily winding. Overall, owners rate the Aquastar Deepstar III highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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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