Bulova Marine StarvsSpinnaker Fleuss

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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

Spinnaker Fleuss at true scale

Fleuss

Diameter

44mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$209

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Lumber Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$209
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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss

The Spinnaker Fleuss is praised for its retro design, textured dial, and good value, especially with discounts, offering a Blancpain Fifty-Five homage. Owners report superb build quality and finish for the price, with one noting it looks better in person than in website photos. The dial is well lumed, and the watch keeps good time with a decent power reserve. However, some find the 43mm case on the larger side, and one owner found the included leather strap too thick. Concerns have been raised about the acrylic bezel's durability and the watch's origin in Hong Kong. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss highly for its attractive design and strong build quality at its price point.