Bulova Marine StarvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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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 Pearl Diver Nessie at true scale

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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

$425

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
Blue

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$425
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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 Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners are split on build quality, with one reporting disappointing finishing and a misaligned bezel, while another praises robust construction and beauty. The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie is noted by one owner as being large. The watch offers good value with unique design elements celebrating its Scottish theme, featuring a blue mother-of-pearl dial and a hidden Nessie silhouette. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie to be a good value with unique design elements, though build quality perceptions vary.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.