Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175vsSquale 1521

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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

Squale 1521 at true scale

1521

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

n/a

$1,265

Movement

Automatic

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,265
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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.

Squale 1521

Owners widely praise the Squale 1521 for its classic look and robust build, with specific mentions of its wearable 12.5mm thickness and refined case finishing. The 42mm case is noted by some to wear smaller, closer to 40mm, due to short lugs, feeling solid without being too large. However, opinions on the bracelet vary, with some finding it too flashy or stiff, and one owner reported moisture ingress after a shower due to a loose case back. The crown can be difficult to operate due to deep integration, and the 38-hour power reserve is considered old-school but reliable. Overall, owners rate the Squale 1521 highly for its classic design and wearability, despite some reservations about the bracelet and crown.

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