Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175vsCertina DS Super PH500M

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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.

Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 at true scale

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

Certina DS Super PH500M at true scale

DS Super PH500M

Diameter

39mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

n/a

14.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$1,107

Movement

Automatic

POWERMATIC 80.611

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
14.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
POWERMATIC 80.611
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,107
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Reviews

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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

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.

Certina DS Super PH500M

Owners widely praise the Certina DS Super PH500M for its retro dive watch aesthetic, good legibility, and value, with many highlighting its striking orange dial and secure bezel lock. The Powermatic 80.611 movement is reported as consistent and accurate, with one owner noting +2/+3 seconds per day performance. The watch is considered tough and offers good specifications for its price. However, some find the 43mm case and 15mm thickness substantial, potentially wearing large on smaller wrists, and one reviewer notes the crystal retaining ring can be a scratch magnet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Super PH500M highly for its vintage-inspired design and excellent value proposition.

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