Bulova Vintage Sea HuntervsMinus-8 Field 1S

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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

Minus-8 Field 1S at true scale

Field 1S

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

n/a

$298

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

2 specs
Thickness
n/a
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$298
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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.

Minus-8 Field 1S

Owners widely praise the Minus-8 Field 1S for its value at $450, modern styling, and titanium case. Reviewers highlight the detailed, layered blackout dial with a surprisingly readable red-on-black scheme. However, the case is described as thick and tall, and the rounded rectangular crown is frustrating to manipulate. Some owners note the Seiko NH35A movement keeps time around +20 seconds per day, and the sapphire crystal creates significant reflections that hinder legibility in direct sunlight. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Minus-8 Field 1S for its dial design and titanium construction, despite noted legibility and ergonomic drawbacks.