Bulova Marine StarvsThorn Garnet Dial Diver
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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.
Marine Star
Garnet Dial Diver
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Thickness
n/a
13.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
n/a
$269
Movement
Automatic
PT5000
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the dial and lume blocks of the Thorn 37mm Garnet Dial Automatic Dive Watch T029, with one owner finding it a decent daily watch for $131. However, the rose gold/copper bezel is considered unfitting by some, and one owner noted the lume was only okay and the bezel action a little stiff. On balance, owners find the Thorn 37mm Garnet Dial Automatic Dive Watch T029 has too many negatives to recommend despite its attractive dial.
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