Bulova Vintage Classic 43L227vsSwatch Sexy Thing
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Measurements
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Vintage Classic 43L227
Sexy Thing
Diameter
18.5mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.4mm
Thickness
n/a
9.8mm
Water Resistance
n/a
30m
MSRP
n/a
$105
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227 is a quartz watch featuring a day display at 12 o'clock and a date at 3 o'clock. Owners appreciate the vintage weathering on the leather strap, noting it complements the rose gold tone and enhances the watch's intended aesthetic. The strap is described as quality and not appearing cheap. Overall, owners view the Bulova White Dial Leather Strap Vintage Classic 43L227 as a nice-looking watch offering good value and making a desirable gift.
Owners report the Swatch Sexy Thing can feel heavy and is prone to scratching, with one owner noting significant scratching within a month of minimal use that created shadows on the dial. The watch is described by some as a tacky, "corky experiment" from the 80s. On balance, owners rate the Swatch Sexy Thing poorly due to its tendency to scratch and its perceived tackiness.
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