Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175vsWilliam Wood Valiant
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Measurements
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Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

Valiant
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
n/a
15mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
n/a
$820
Movement
Automatic
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners praise the William Wood Valiant's unique, conversation-starting design inspired by British Fire Exit signs, featuring a gunmetal gray PVD-coated 41mm steel case and a strap made from recycled fire hose. Reviewers highlight the playful "Fire Exit man" graphics on the day/date indicators and rotor as notable elements. One owner considers the price of over £900 to be excessive. The watch uses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is water-resistant to 100 meters. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Valiant for its distinctive theme and use of upcycled materials, despite some finding the price high.
The case finishing is praised for its unique use of upcycled firefighting materials. The price is considered high relative to the movement specifications.
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