Bulova Marine StarvsInvicta Carbon Hawk 37287

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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 Marine Star at true scale

Marine Star

Invicta Carbon Hawk 37287 at true scale

Carbon Hawk 37287

Diameter

44mm

54mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

Movement

Automatic

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
54mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
24mm
32mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h

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 Marine Star

Owners widely praise the Bulova Marine Star for its attractive dial, modern design, and overall build quality, with one owner noting it appears organized despite a busy layout. The watch is considered good value, particularly the Stealth Diver variant at $150 with a 3-year warranty. Owners also appreciate the automatic movement, 44mm case size, and simple design. Accuracy reports vary significantly, with one owner experiencing consistent time loss requiring multiple warranty repairs, while others with the Precisionist model report perfect timekeeping, gaining or losing zero seconds over six months. One owner notes the battery life for the Stealth Diver is reportedly two years. Overall, owners rate the Bulova Marine Star highly for its appealing aesthetics and value, despite mixed reports on accuracy.

Invicta Carbon Hawk 37287

Owners praise the Invicta Carbon Hawk 37287 for its appealing design and reliable Seiko automatic movement, with some finding it a good value for those wanting to explore mechanical watches. The watch's luminous material is criticized for a green tint, and the brand's frequent use of Rolex Submariner design elements draws controversy. Some owners find the engraved "Invicta" on the case side unappealing, and one reviewer wishes for sapphire crystals instead of Flame Fusion-coated mineral glass. Overall, owners rate the Invicta Carbon Hawk 37287 well for its design and value as an accessible entry into automatic watches.