Bulova Marine StarvsInvicta Carbon Hawk 38908

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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 38908 at true scale

Carbon Hawk 38908

Diameter

44mm

50mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
50mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
24mm
32mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
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 38908

Owners praise the Invicta Carbon Hawk 38908 for its appealing design and reliable Seiko NH35 movement, with one owner finding it a good value at $40 for testing a Submariner-style or mechanical watch. Some users note the luminous material is weak and the brand's prominent branding and homage designs are drawbacks. One owner reports the large 50mm case size can feel heavy and uncomfortable. On balance, owners find the Invicta Carbon Hawk 38908 to be a good value proposition for its design and reliable movement, particularly at discounted prices.