Bulova Marine StarvsOut of Order Casanova

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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

Out of Order Casanova at true scale

Casanova

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

12.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Mother of Pearl
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
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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.

Out of Order Casanova

Owners widely appreciate the Out of Order Casanova's unique "damaged in Italy" aesthetic and its blend with natural settings, though some find the design obnoxious or question the "Made in Italy" claim. The watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement, with one reviewer noting accuracy within ±8 seconds per day. Its 38mm case and 12.25mm thickness are described as comfortable for a range of wrists, though one owner found it heavier than expected. Price is a point of contention, with one commenter calling it a rip-off while a reviewer notes its attractive price point for an automatic diver. Overall, owners rate the Out of Order Casanova highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.