Bulova Marine StarvsDuxot Atlantica Diver Automatic

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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

Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic at true scale

Atlantica Diver Automatic

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$280

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$280
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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 Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472 for its solid build quality, well-finished stainless steel case with alternating polished and satin surfaces, and dial depth, offering good value. The 41mm case size is noted as an improvement over previous larger versions, addressing concerns about wearability on smaller wrists. One owner finds the red dial appealing and notes good wearability and accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Bulova Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472 highly for its robust construction and improved sizing at the price.

Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic as a beautiful and happy purchase, with many finding it a useful daily wearer. Reviewers and owners consistently note well-aligned bezel markings and adequate lume, along with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. However, the bezel is described as stiff to rotate, and the stamped bracelet with pin links is frequently flagged as jangly, flimsy, and uncomfortable. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting a loss of about 12 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic highly for its value and aesthetic appeal, despite noted comfort issues with the bracelet.