Bulova Marine StarvsZelos Blacktip 200m 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.

Bulova Marine Star at true scale

Marine Star

Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver at true scale

Blacktip 200m Diver

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.5mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$499

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9015

Case

2 specs
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$499
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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver

The Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver is widely praised for its superb value, distinctive design, and ergonomic 41mm case that measures 11.5mm thick. Owners highlight the bezel action as great and the bracelet as rock solid with toolless micro-adjust. The watch features eye-catching dials, including shimmery red aventurine and sand fume options, and a full lume dial is noted. The screw-down crown engages and screws in smoothly, with no stem or crown wobble reported, though one owner described the crown action as a little gritty. The Miyota 9015 movement powers the watch, which is rated for 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver highly for its outstanding value and distinctive dial and bezel treatments.