Bulova Marine StarvsInvicta Carbon Hawk 43906

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

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 43906 at true scale

Carbon Hawk 43906

Diameter

44mm

50mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

54.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

Movement

Automatic

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
50mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
54.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
32mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
n/a
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

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 43906

Owners praise the Invicta Carbon Hawk 43906 for its appealing design and value, with one owner noting it as a good option for experiencing a Submariner style or mechanical watch at a low price point. The automatic movement is considered reliable, and the watch is seen as aesthetically pleasing by some. However, the lume is noted as poor with a green tint, and the case engraving is unappealing to some. The use of mineral glass instead of sapphire crystal is also a point of criticism. Overall, owners find the Invicta Carbon Hawk 43906 a good value for its design and mechanical movement, despite some reservations about its finishing details.