Bulova Vintage Sea HuntervsZelos Mako 4

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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

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

12.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$599

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Diver - Flare

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$599
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Reviews

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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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise the Zelos Mako 4's dial finishing and unique bezel insert options. Reviewers note impressive case finishing for the price, with a boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contributing to a vintage aesthetic. One owner reports the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing it down. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of -0.3 seconds per day and another owner noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its distinctive dial work and case finishing at its price point.

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