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What effect will Coronavirus have on the smartwatch industry?

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We’re all talking about it. Its effects are being felt now and it will leave a mark for the next 6 – 12 months. Perhaps longer. Coronavirus is affecting every single one of us in some way, far beyond the initial health implications. 

When something this big manifests this fast and wide, it begins to impact more than our individual lives; it starts eating away at our economy.

We’re here to talk about smartwatches, so let’s discuss the impact COVID-19 is going to have on the smartwatch industry.

China is a technology manufacturing Mecca; especially for smart technology and other electronics. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the tech market has met difficulties. 

The SARs outbreak was just shy of 20 years ago but many remember how this spread in China where many thousands were affected, which lead to a huge impact on the economy. Back then, in 2003, the economic input from China equated to 4% of global GDP. Today, it’s closer to 16%.

The world has become heavily reliant on China for its quick and cheap manufacturing ability. This spreads across multiple industries from seafood to diamonds. More commodities than you’d ever have thought.

This gives you an idea of how influential China is to us all. Since the WHO officially announced the outbreak of Coronavirus in January of this year, companies worldwide who are largely dependent on Chinese imports are experiencing severe challenges and setbacks.

The world of tech

In the tech world, it’s been suggested that the smartwatch market is going to be hit the hardest. An estimated 12m units have been imported from China to the US in this first quarter of 2020 compared to 14.5m in the previous. Smartwatches aren’t the only devices to see this decline, notebooks, games consoles, smartphones and TVs are also seeing a huge drop.

The tech market in America will be the most disturbed. It has (had) an incredible dependency on Chinese manufacturing. Until today, China has been a major goods supplier in the US.

Remember the fairly-recent Huawei blacklisting in the US in the trade war with China? This was the start of tensions between the two countries which caused a cumulative impact of $26b to those business involved. Now the Coronavirus pandemic has been introduced to the equation, things can only get worse.

The effect that Coronavirus is having on technology companies is simple but catastrophic; doors are being forced closed. This includes manufacturing plants as well as shops and offices. The restriction of business travel in and between countries is grinding trade to a halt. Non-essential travel bans mean consumers aren’t able to shop, and online retailers are struggling to courier items effectively. Amazon, the largest online retailer in the world, is struggling to cope with this situation. This gives us a tragic forecast of how smaller smartwatch makers will fall.

Factories shutting down means production delays

As it’s been said, a large number of smartwatch makers are reliant on China for manufacturing. Wuhan is the virus epicentre and simultaneously a hub for technology suppliers. 

We’re not seeing any significant progress when it comes to slowing the virus; China has been proven to be supplying the rest of the world with false information at every stage of this pandemic. On the whole, we’re very much in the woods rather than coming out of it. 

There is an inevitable negative repercussion on the supply chain. Thanks to Wuhan going into lockdown, this has caused disruptions to transport. Workers can’t get to factories, so those factories can’t function. This is how Chinese technology giants will be brought down. You can pick any smartwatch brand with roots in China and you’ll see their stock prices are currently crashing.

Missed deadlines

Apple is due to release the Series 6 Apple Watch in September of this year. The release of the iPhone 12 was set for March and has been delayed, so we will just have to wait and see what happens in Q4 with regard to the Watch launch. Companies are expected to have backup plans for production to cover missed deadlines, but no one seems to be coming up with a solution. The world will have to wait. 

Huawei is the largest tech company in China. It has forecast a 15% decrease in production thanks to Coronavirus’ impact on manufacturing processes and wider uncertainties regarding getting employees back to work. 

Wuhan is a major location for the manufacture of critical components for smartwatches. Disruption to the supply of these components will cause a decline in the ability to meet demand from consumers. 

In fact, thanks to COVID-19, the export of components for electronics from China to the USA has fallen by over 50%.

What is the longer-term impact?

We’re coming into Q2 of the financial year, which is a key time for all industries, including technology. Tech giants aim to get new products launched in this specific period following a concentration on innovation, design and testing in Q1.

As China supplies so many smartwatch brands with the components they need to manufacture their wearable tech globally, we can expect to see this 50% decrease in exports everywhere, not just in the US.

Brands are now looking to turn to alternative countries for their supplies. This is going to strengthen the market in these other countries if they can meet the vast demand. Analysts say it is far too early to be able to accurately predict how the smartwatch industry will be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, although we can confidently say the repercussions are going to be felt globally.

Will buyer behaviour change?

The short answer is, absolutely, yes. 

People are losing their jobs. Some are seeing their annual salary slashed to keep companies afloat. Disposable incomes are being squeezed and smartwatches are not an essential item. 

There will be a small proportion of people who are keen to keep an eye on their health in times of lockdown. Calorie and step-counting fitness trackers will no doubt see some spikes in sales, but certainly not enough to keep the market as a whole afloat.

All we can do in this uncertain time is to stay safe, sit back and wait it out.

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The Best Watches for Men Under $200

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Best Watches for Men Under $200

A watch that costs less than $200 is categorised as a budget watch. This classification has been the way for many years. Budget watches have been creeping toward the top end of the price range, but staying there-there-abouts.

There is an abundance of timepieces to choose from within this range and they’re all readily available. 

Be careful, though, as it’s easy to be lead to think that some of these choices are good ones because it’s so easy to get hold of them. Look at the specification of your budget watch to ensure you’re getting the most for your money.

Let’s have a look at five of the best budget watches under $200

Swatch YIS401G

$189.08

This used to be a really sought-after piece but today it simply delivers a good quality watch at a reasonable price.

This Swatch comes with a stainless steel strap and case front. This particular version is 42mm thick and offers a deep blue dial and the date at the 3 position as well as two silver hands for the hour and minute and a striking red second hand for easy reading.

You can pick up numerous versions, depending on your taste. It’s a classy look that doesn’t hurt the pocket. 

Inside is a classic quartz movement, which isn’t representative of Swatch as a whole, as they offer some high-quality automatic movements too. If you flip the watch over, it has a glass back and offers a viewing into the movements. The dial is protected by acrylic glass and the watch, on the whole, offers 30m water-resistance.

Tissot Men’s Classic Dream 

$196.00

This classic look comes complete with a leather strap. It lets you into the world of Swiss-made timepieces without carrying an insane price tag. 

Don’t expect mechanical movements, but do expect real Swiss quartz made by ETA (the most renowned quartz provider). 

This particular model is formal fashion. It has a 38mm case and some classy-looking lugs. The dial is simple but pristine. It’s well-defined with black accented features against the white face.

This is almost at the $200 mark, but if you have more in the bank, check out Tissot in more detail and you might fall in love with their mechanical range. 

Skagen Men’s Signatur

$170.00

Skagen is a Danish company that make some truly beautiful minimalist timepieces. They were independent until Fossil came along, but they continue to function outside of the Fossil Group to retain the brand. 

The Signatur has a clean look that shows how uncluttered a dial can be without compromising on design. 

It has a 40mm stainless steel case of 40mm and a leather strap. 

Inside is, unsurprisingly, quartz movement. It does offer 50m of water-resistance, though.

Bulova Men’s Dress Watch

$176.98

Bulova has a long-established history of making classic timepieces. They were most dominant of the watch world in the 50s. They produced one of the most precise watches the market had seen at the time. 

If you’re not able to attain a mechanical movement, Bulova’s quartz are a very close second.

The black dial offers a retro date at the 3 position. There are no numbers, just markers and a second, minute and hour hand. 

Inside is an automatic self-winding movement and it’ll offer 30m of water-resistance.

If you want something classy, you can trust a Bulova to last.

Braun Analogic Quartz Watch

$132.03

This timepiece comes from a brand who are known for German design that is typically industrial. They’ve got almost 100 years of innovation behind them and in this time Braun has created a signature style.

This is a sleek 37mm case that comes in black ion-coated stainless steel. It has a matching black dial and simple markers. 

The markers themselves are bright, so you get great readability, especially that of the yolk-yellow second hand.

It’s got quartz movement on the inside and offers 30m water-resistance.

Final thoughts

There are so many options of decent quality watches within this $200 or less budget range.

They vary from sporty to formal. It really depends on what you want your timepiece for as to which one will be the ‘best’ for you. This article covers 5 quite generally, but you can spend hours researching into the different kinds of watch at this price point for different occasions. 

There are some much loved as well as proven brands producing watches that, granted, aren’t made of the best materials (for example you’ll see plastic on the dial rather than any kind of crystal), and stainless steel silver rather than titanium. You’ll also see a lot of quartz, rather than mechanical movements. But, this isn’t to say what you can purchase will be sub-quality on the whole.

If you’re thinking you’re more sporty than any of the above watches, then you’ll love our review on G-Shock, which are truly the most rugged watch you can find at this price.

If, however, you want something that looks more expensive than it actually is because you’re in a more professional setting, head to our review of watches that look more expensive than they are. The men’s article is here, whereas the ladies can head over to this version of the article here.

What you should know, regardless of the kind of watch, at this price point, the quality will not vary greatly between brands. There is only so much you can get.

Don’t be scared to shop around! The best thing you can do is mooch around this site and read the views of people who have done the hard work for you!

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Rotating Bezel Watches

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Introduction 

Rotating Bezel Watches

The watch was one of the best inventions the world had seen, after the clock. The first example of a watch came about in the 1700s, in Germany. What was known as a watch then has developed a lot. Furthermore, a lot of technology has been injected. In fact, if you like smartwatches, you’ll know that the last feature to boast about them is the fact that they tell time.

Not long after the watch was invented it was obvious that the watch was going to be an invaluable tool as it was so convenient, being on the wrist. So it was also clear that watches were going to become very advanced pieces of kit.

In the development of the watch, the rotating bezel came about.

We’ll look at why a watch has a rotating bezel. We’ll also explain what one actually is. 

What is a rotating bezel?

This is an integral part of a dive watch. In fact, it’s probably the most important part of all. It’s what differentiates it from a classic watch. 

The bezel is a disc that sits on the outside of the dial. It has 60 divisions to represent 60 minutes. It can be moved – rotated – so the zero marker is aligned to the 12 position. Those 60 minute markers around the bezel outline an hour, which represents how long a standard scuba tank of oxygen will last.

How is this bezel used?

Before going into the water, a diver will place an arrow on the bezel at the 12 position on the watch. 

As you now know, there are 60 divisions and it can go from 0 to 60 or vice versa. It works the same either way. The goal is to let the diver know how many minutes have passed since the start of their dive. They can see how many minutes are left to enjoy the dive with sufficient oxygen left in the tank to resurface.

The time a diver gets under the water is really key to know. After the optimal time has passed, there is a risk of the body absorbing nitrogen. Once this process begins in the body, things get a little complicated. The diver can’t begin an ascent and must wait a given amount of time and be at a particular depth to decompress that nitrogen in the body.

Sensible divers know this and have what’s known as the “120” rule that prescribes an optimal time, in minutes, that a diver may spend at a given depth. This is worked out as 120 minus the depth. For example, say a diver goes on a 70 foot dive their bezel will indicate a no-decompression max as 30 minutes.

If the diver goes over this time, they have to then stay under for longer as it requires a much slower ascent. A dive should be carefully planned to allow for time, depth and oxygen levels. You’ll typically find the first 15 minutes on a bezel are highlighted.

Bit of background

The first rotating bezel made an appearance on a dive watch in the 50s. It came out of need rather than development of a nice-to-have. Divers needed to track their time at depth and wanted this function on a water-resistant watch. 

Rolex did attempt a similar bezel design in the 30s but it left some development to be desired. Blancpain came along in the early 50s and launched a much more functional bezel. 

Blancpain actually introduced the uni-directional rotating bezel which solved the issue where a bezel could easily be knocked out of place. When that happened, it posed a potentially fatal risk to the diver who no longer knew how much time was left and would have to resurface out of precaution.

The 60s saw the bezel move underneath the protective crystal in order to keep it safe from this accidental movement. An additional crown was added and boom, the dive watch became a ‘thing’ in its own right.

A brand called Doxa soon introduced a no-decompression marking on the bezel. This differed from time markings and Doxa developed this further and ended up making dive computers rather than watches.

In the 70s, Omega stepped up to the plate with their Plongeur Professionel which had a thickset case with a button on the side which had to be pushed in order to allow the bezel to be moved. 

Different features have been played with over time, some have lasted, some proved unworthy, but the bezel has basically stayed the same.

These days we have much smarter technology that can digitally store and display all the information one might need on a dive, but the smart divers will keep a watch on their wrist as a contingency against technological failure.

Luminox 3001 Dive Watch

For $375.00 you can get this analogue quartz Navy SEAL dive watch. The quartz movement is Swiss and it offers sapphire crystal protection, which is incredible value at this price. The case isn’t too chunky at only 43mm and as well as the rotating bezel it offers the day, date and even moon phase. 

It’s water-resistant to 200m which means, if you’re a beginner diver, this will suit you perfectly.

Summary

Hopefully, you’ve learned something useful. If you want to continue reading about what Luminox has to offer, we have a review right here.

You may also be interested in this article about the latest Seiko Dive Watch

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G-Shock Watches – Are they as good as we think?

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G Shock

Introduction

G-Shock Watches – Are they as good as we think?

Not everyone is good at being on time. Even in our current world of smartphones that can do pretty much anything and everything. Our wristwatches remain the best thing we can own that will help us organise our days. 

If you’re one for outdoor adventures, you’ll be needing something rugged to keep up with you. One that’s a bit stronger than your everyday watch. One of the most hard-wearing watches in the world is the G-Shock from Casio.

They’re known for being pretty brutish. G-Shocks are great for those who belong in the military or otherwise are hardcore athletes. They have a construction comprising of no less than 10 layers which protect the quartz movement on the inside. 

G-Shock is the perfect choice for a reliable timepiece that will survive an apocalypse. There are a lot out there, what with there being 35 years of development undergone. This list will give you 10 of the best.

Background

The concept for the G-Shock came about in 1981 when a Casio engineer accidentally dropped a precious pocket watch that his dad had given to him. From here, a team was assembled to develop a watch that would withstand everyday impact and more. The engineer was delighted when he learned that the centre of a rubber band ball doesn’t suffer from the shock of the whole ball being bounced. This is what sparked the inspiration for the G-Shock. 

Water-resistance was also important to this team, as well as protection from falls and all within a watch that would offer exceptional battery life to boot.

So in 1983, the world saw the release of the G-Shock DW50000C. The TV station who were testing it did so live. They bashed it with a hockey stick and it survived. The world was amazed.

So, let’s take a look at the top 10 G-Shock watches.

GBD800UC5

$105.00

This belongs in the power trainer collection and enables the obliteration of fitness goals. The 800UUC5 offers an accelerometer with 3 axes that will record your steps as well as twenty combinations of timer and the memory to keep hold of 200 laps. It’ll also tell you how many calories you’ve burned during your training, too.

There’s an app you can download to keep hold of your data.

GA700SK-1A

$120.00

The GA700SK1A has a clear skeleton feature which shows you everything that’s going on under the hood. Made from a semi-transparent resin material with metallic colouring, the watch is inspired by a retro 80s style. 

It has a 200m water-resistance rating, which is great if you find yourself in an outdoor adventure. 

It also has an LED illuminator light which offers great readability after sunset.

GWM5610-1

$86.90 

This solar-powered offering comes with the shock-resistance you’d expect and a backlight, stopwatch, 5 alarms, an automatic calendar, power-saving and battery indicator. It has an automatic light that can be switched on or off with the flick of a wrist. Although, this won’t work if the battery is low.

It offers 200m water-resistance so feel free to jump in for a swim, but no diving.

GA2100-1A1

$315.41

This particular model is an import from Japan. It makes the most of G-Shock’s sleek design and has a carbon case of only 12mm and this makes it one of the slimmest models to date. This watch has an incredibly strong resin construct and offers both digital and analogue timekeeping. 

It’s shock-resistant, of course, and offers a double LED light. It’s 200m water-resistant and will stay faithfully working under the roughest conditions.

G-CARBON GA2000 (E)

$281.52

This collection offers carbon-fiber reinforced resin in a double-backed case. The GA2000E will last through all kinds of impact and spills without worry.

It’s 200m water-resistant like its siblings, offers 31 time zones, features that double LED lighting, shock-resistance and an accurate stopwatch. 

It has high-contrast hands and sub-dials for easy reading on the go.

GBA800EL-4A

$156.99

You can’t help but notice this is really unique watch. Boxing gear titan Everlast got involved here to bring something bold to the party.

The one linked is obviously pink, but you can find a boxing-glove red in the collection too. It has a 3 axis accelerometer, which is perfect for keeping tarck of your steps. It has a stopwatch and will record up to 200 lap times. Perfect for runners and anyone into HIIT.

MUDMASTER GGB100-1A3

$239.50 

This watch is part of the Master of G-Series range called Mudmaster. It’s build to last. Built to stay with you. It’s made from rigid carbon material developed to withstand harsh conditions. It protects the watch from damage and offers tight seals inside to keep the elements at bay.

The bezel has three layers of extremely high-quality resin and carbon fiber elements.

It is mud and shock-resistant as well as offering a quad sensor and that familiar dual LED lighting which is perfect for varying terrain.

GMWB50001JF

$359.50

You’ll notice straight away this has the classic Casio look with a bit of a rugged twist.

This metal watch has all the original Casio design with a vintage square case. It offers the dual LED light, powered by a solar battery.

This watch has atomic timekeeping, meaning it’ll always be precise no matter where you are because it listens to radio signals from 6 locations around the world. 

It has to be said that the whole GMWB50001JF range is the better-looking out of all of G-Shocks collections.

Summary

Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed your whistle-stop tour of the G-Shock range. In answer to the original question, are they as good as we think, the answer is a clear, yes. Casio are one of the best watchmakers in the world and have been for decades. They’re price-accessible and you’ll get a watch that will stay strong and accurate even if you give it a regular bashing.

If you go for a Casio G-Shock, you’ll get brains, brawn and beauty all in one.

If you’re considering investing because you’re a regular outdoor person who loves muddy adventures, you’d benefit from reading 5 Features to Look for in a Rugged Watch.

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Tissot Watches for Men – The Ultimate Review

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Background

Charles-Félicien Tissot and son Charles junior created Tissot in Switzerland in 1953. Tissot became the first company to produce, on mass, the first pocket watch, as well as the first one that displayed two time zones.

Much later, in 1930, they made the first-ever anti-magnetic timepiece.

Tissot’s history of innovation certainly stems from their love of using new materials in their craft. In 1971 they began using plastic. In 1985 it was stone. 1987 was mother of pearl and 1988 saw them using wood.

Since the 1980s, Tissot has belonged to the Swatch Group. This is known for its huge selection of brands who all offer cost-effective luxury and mid-range model watches.

Tissot watches – are they worthwhile?

You’re here because you want to know if Tissot watches are worthwhile. Perhaps you’ve not heard of the brand before and want to learn more.

If you’re researching a new watch before you buy, what you’ve found here is a brand that is slightly on the more expensive side, but you’ll find out why.

Tissot has been at the peak of innovation for Swiss watches since they were founded in 1983. They certainly have world-leading design on their side and Swiss time-keeping developments in their artillery. They really push the envelope when it comes to developing the timepiece.

A Tissot watch will offer you a sophisticated design with a luxury finish but underneath that will be reliability in its components.

As Tissot belongs to the Swatch Group, you’re guaranteed that Tissot offer many, many years of experience.

If their association with companies like Hamilton, Omega, Calvin Klein and Breguet wasn’t enough, Tissot is an official timekeeper for many sports like ice hocket, rugby, motorsports, basketball and fencing. You might be thinking you recognise the name now?

So, in answer to the question, are Tissot watches worthwhile, the answer is yes.

Let’s look at their top seven selling watches for men

Tradition Chronograph

$299.99

First in line is this Swiss-made quartz timepiece. It has a rose gold plated finish on top of a stainless steel case which is 49mm by 11mm. This is quite chunky in the watch world.

This chrono is powered by quartz movement which offers reliable accuracy.

The dial is cream and features the same rose gold colour details on the markings and hands. It has three subdials and a date window between the 4 and 5 positions. All this is protected by a sapphire crystal glass dome which is scratch-resistant.

This watch has a genuine leather wristband which is really supple. 

PRC200 Chronograph

$371.49

Here we have a second wildly-popular Tissot quartz. The large black dial is exceptionally easy to read. It has big bright white numerals to aid readability.

There’s sapphire crystal covering the dial here too. The case itself is a fairly-large 42mm.

The wristband is made of rubber so all in all the watch offers an incredible water-resistance of up to 200m.

Inside you’ll find Swiss quartz.

Classic Dream

$196.00

This is a more price-accessible Tissot option. The Classic Dream is a 38mm stainless steel option with high-grade Swiss-made ETA movement inside. You get awesome accuracy with this system.

It’s quite a slim watch at only 8mm thickness. Most people will wear it as a dress watch or something for the office. You can get it with a dark brown leather strap or a stainless steel version if you prefer.

Under the sapphire crystal dial is a white dial with Roman numerals and a date window at the 3 position.

It only offers 30m water-resistance, which is OK for a small splash of water but not for a shower or swimming.

Couturier Automatic Chrono

$658.90

At the other end of the budget scale is this Swiss auto chrono. The Tissot Couturier is one of the more luxurious models from the Tissot brand. 

This model has a 43mm stainless steel case and a thickness of 15mm.

At the core you’ll find the signature Swiss-made automatic movement.

There are 25 jewels detailing the exhibition back of the case. The dial is protected by sapphire crystal for reliable scratch-proof assurance.

It’s only water-resistant to 30m, so take care not to get it wet.

Seastar 1000 Chrono

$390.63

This is a truly beautiful timepiece. It’s perfect for anyone interested in good-looking dive watches. It comes from a passion to create something uniquely designed as well as 100% functional.

It has highly-visible hands that have a bold luminosity (covered with Tissot’s super-lumi nova) which means you’ll be able to see it even in the worst of lighting conditions. Protecting this is a sapphire crystal dome of ultimate scratch-resistance.

As it’s a dive watch you’ll find a unidirectional bezel and extendable strap.

It boasts 300m water-resistance and a helium value to let the watch depressurise automatically.

Inside is, you guessed it, Swiss-made quartz movement. If you’re diving, you want something that’ll be a reliable time-keeping companion. 

T-Race Chrono

$390.00 

This last suggestion is the T-Race model with chronograph.

It’s a beautiful statement piece. Bold, chunky and attention-grabbing.

This huge 45mm by 13mm stainless steel case with black PVD coating and matching black silicone strap is a monster. The round dial is covered by a sapphire crystal dome. This offers incredible scratch-resistance.

It has luminous hands and markers. There’s a date window at the 3 position. It’ll give you minute markers as well as a tachymeter on the outer-rim. There are 3 subdials for 0.01 of a second, one second and one minute. 

The rubber strap has a simple push button.

Inside is Swiss quartz and overall this timepiece will offer 100m water-resistance so do be careful with it!

Summary

There you have it, a whistle-stop tour of the 6 best men’s Tissot watches on a range of budgets.

If you’ve enjoyed this but still aren’t sold, maybe you should check out some alternatives. You can read our article on what five features you must look for in a tactical watch, here.

Otherwise, you might be interested in learning about the most luxurious watch brand… Cartier

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Bulova Watches for Women

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Bulova Watches for Women

Background

You’re probably keen to learn a little bit about how Bulova watches came into existence and how they’re manufactured. So, this article will cover everything you want to know and a quick review of the ten best Bulova watches for women.

Firstly, Bulova is a company from the US which was founded way back in 1875. This was at the height of industry and progress in America. 

Joseph Bulova started the company’s now-famous association with its iconic movements. His innovative influence certainly changed the whole market, and it and all started in a small shop located in Downtown New York.

The store is where a lifelong venture for developing really high-quality watches began. 

For generations, Bulova has relentlessly dedicated itself to efficiency, quality craftsmanship and precision. Their watches are as close to perfect as you’ll get.

Bulova has certainly made continual progress which has been fuelled by their desire for innovation. They have a passion for technology and this has kept them going for all this time.

So, with all this hype you’re probably thinking you should definitely buy a Bulova watch? 

Furthermore, Bulova has consistently made some stunning watches for men (and you can see our review of them, here). They haven’t forgotten the ladies, though. A watch is essentially a fancy accessory and this is exactly why women shouldn’t be ignored. They are the connoisseurs of fine accessories.

Bulova have been producing watches for women for an incredible amount of time. Bulova must’ve been all for equal rights because he didn’t shy away from producing any less than ten models for women.

Let’s have a look at them.

96L116 Swarovski Crystal

$120.00

This is a beautiful timepiece that started life around the $400 price level. Now you’re able to grab yourself a bargain.

This watch is made in the States. It contains Japanese quartz movement on the inside an analogue display.

The case is made of stainles steel. It measures at 30.4mm by 6.9mm so it’s fairly dainty and lightweight on the wrist. 

The bracelet is also made of stainless steel and is 177mm in length. You can get it in silver, gold, rose gold or black. It has a double fold-over clasp for a secure fit.

The dial comes in different colours too; silver, white, black or blue. Protecting it is Swarovski crystal. The face offers an hour, minute and second hand, which are all luminous. 

This is a round watch that offers mother-of-pearl on the dial. You’ll also find Swarovski crystals surrounding the bezel as well as the lugs, links and hour markers.

The handy thing is, it’s water-resistant to 30m.

96M126 Classic Analog

$98.46

This is a budget watch that offers a classic look – as the name suggests. It comes from the Precisionist collection and has a beautifully minimalist design.

The case is stainless steel and bigger than the Crystal, coming in at 34mm by 9.7mm. It has a black and silver ion-plated finish and a curved dial made of crystal.

The minute and hour hands are luminous. The second hand offers a sweeping motion. There’s a calendar window at the 6 position.

The movement is Japanese quartz and it has a water-resistance of up to 30m.

98R239 CURV

$447.75

This is another rounded face offering from Bulova. It’s got a high-quality quartz movement that functions at a 262kHz vibration frequency. This offers incredible precision. It also has a chronograph function.

It has an exhibition dial that has rose gold hands, three subdials, hour markings, a minute track and the Bulova logo.

The case itself is made of stainless steel and titanium. The strap is rubber. The measurements are 38mm by 10mm.

Marine Star

$239.99

This is a more detailed timepiece. It has a white ceramic case that features stainless steel detailing. There are 5 diamonds placed by hand on the bright white face. You get a sweeping second hand and an hour and minute hand to boot. There’s a date window located at the 3 position.

This all sits under sapphire glass protection. 

The bracelet is also ceramic with stainless steel details and has a double clasp for security. 

It’s got quartz movement on the inside and will withstand up to 100m water-resistance.

Ladies Dress Watch

$151.25

This formal dress watch belongs in the Diamond collection. It has a stainless steel case and features 4 diamonds. It measures 27mm by 6mm and is incredibly slender. You’ll find these having been individually placed by hand on a mother of pearl dial. It doesn’t offer numbers or a second hand, but it does have stainless steel hour and minute hands and crystal accents.

It’s got quartz movement and is water-resistant to 30m.

All in all, it’s a classy watch that will dress up any outfit.

96P172 – Diamonds

$147.98

This comes from the collection of the same name.

It has an incredible 12 diamonds individually hand-placed on the familiar mother of pearl black dial and has an hour and minute hand as well as a sweeping second hand. It offers no numbers, just diamond accents.

On top of the dial is a dome of mineral glass. 

The bracelet is made of stainless steel and has a deployment closure. 

The movement is analogue quartz and it’s water-resistant to 30m; fine for a shower but not recommended for swimming.

Rubaiyat

$505.98

This timepiece comes from the collection of the same name. It’s definitely one of the most beautiful offerings on this list.

The 35mm case is made of two-tone stainless steel which offers beauty as well as durability. The dial is white and has the signature hand-placed diamonds for indices. There are more diamonds placed on the outer-rim. In total there are 50. This gives the piece a stunning look compared to others on the list. 

It has a traditional design with a deep blue face. There’s a unique blue crown at the 12 position. 

It has a quartz movement inside and offers 30m water-resistance.

Are Bulova watches worth buying?

Bulova produces some really high-quality watches thanks to the materials they use. It’s not often you find sapphire crystal on a watch that costs less than $500.

They offer a huge range of colours, you can find one that suits your personal taste.

All watches in all collections are analogue. 

Water-resistance ratings vary, but at the very least you can shower in all of them. 

You get a handy 3 year warranty with each Bulova watch too, which is reassuring.

They look great and they stay true to Bulova’s initial dreams for the company. You wouldn’t be going wrong investing in a Bulova watch.

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