Bulova Marine Star Black IP ChronographvsWayforth Voyager Ref.

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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 Black IP Chronograph at true scale

Marine Star Black IP Chronograph

Wayforth Voyager Ref. at true scale

Voyager Ref.

Diameter

44mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

11.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$376

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$376
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bulova Marine Star Black IP Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Bulova Marine Star Men's Black IP Chronograph Watch for its robust build and well-crafted finishes, which alternate between polished and satin surfaces for a pleasant visual contrast, and its departure from basic dive watch aesthetics with a more interesting design. One owner finds it a versatile option for everyday and business-casual wear, noting its surprising weight and substantial feel. Conversely, one owner reports their Bulova Marine Star chronograph consistently loses about a minute per week, requiring multiple warranty repairs, which they find unacceptable for a quartz watch. The watch's 44mm case is noted as large and chunky. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bulova Marine Star Men's Black IP Chronograph Watch well for its build quality and distinctive aesthetic, despite some concerns regarding accuracy.

Wayforth Voyager Ref.

Owners widely praise the Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01 for its excellent build quality, thoughtful design, and top-tier customer service, with some calling it a sleeper hit. The 41mm quartz chronograph is noted for its great fit and finish, and the white subdials and track on the black and gold variant are considered a nice touch that lightens its appearance. Overall, owners rate the Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01 highly for its build quality and design at the price point.

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