Bulova Vintage Sea HuntervsFarr + Swit Seaplane

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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 Vintage Sea Hunter at true scale

Vintage Sea Hunter

Farr + Swit Seaplane at true scale

Seaplane

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.5mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

n/a

$845

Movement

Automatic

ETA 2824-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Gradient Gray to Black
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$845
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Reviews

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

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.

Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and legible design, highlighting its split-finish dial and comfortable red rubber strap. The ETA 2824-2 movement is noted as a strong point for its price, and the watch is appreciated for its immediate availability. One owner dislikes the deployment clasp on one of the included rubber straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price point.