Bulova Nothing But The BestvsSeiko King Seiko Chronometer

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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 Nothing But The Best at true scale

Nothing But The Best

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer at true scale

King Seiko Chronometer

Diameter

37mm

36mm

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

Movement

Automatic

5626A

Case

3 specs
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Polished

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Grey
Texture
n/a
Linen
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
No

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
5626A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bulova Nothing But The Best

Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483 owners praise its unique dial and dressy aesthetic, with one owner finding the stock brown suede strap a perfect match. Some owners appreciate the vintage weathering on the stock strap, while others seek lighter leather straps or alternative bracelets to complement the watch's rose gold tone and achieve specific aesthetics. Overall, owners value the Bulova Beige Dial Leather Strap Nothing But The Best 96B483 for its distinctive dial and dressy character, with strap choices being a common point of personalization.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.