My next watch? Feedback appreciated
I saw this in a store yesterday and absolutely love it. The same store had the Hamilton Khaki but for some reason this one really speaks to me. I've never had a Bulova but I think this will be my next purchase.
Any thoughts on Bulova or this watch?
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I've worn watches on and off since I was a kid. Over the years I've picked up a Seiko kinetic, Invitcta, Pulsar and a few Fossil watches. I'd say I'm more enthusiast then collector and lean more towar...
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7.75” / 19.69 cm
If it was me I would go for the Hamilton. Not for any other reason than I want a Khaki in my collection more than I want a Bulova. I assume both isn't possible 😁
Your could also look at the Bulova A-15 Pilot ref:96A245
This is the flieger style big brother and is super awesome with dual inner bezels, one for timing and one for 12-hour second time zone. Same design as the one you are looking at, just added more functionality.
The Bulova Hack has great heritage! I got one for my wife from Jomashop at a good price!
If it was me I would go for the Hamilton. Not for any other reason than I want a Khaki in my collection more than I want a Bulova. I assume both isn't possible 😁
This dial just speaks to me. The vintage looking indices with the red 24hr arabics just lights my fire.
Besides having the field of hamy and its best, I do own the VWI Hack version because of the meaning of how much inside it pays a tribute to the veterans inside on the case back. This watch is truly magnificent and embodies a history of dedication.
Really nice my friend totally agree pop of red Really goes I own a khaki and I'm still thinking of adding one of these,but don't listen to me I'm thinking of adding all watches 😂changes like the wether
I am more familar with the Hamilton Khaki line up of watches from previous purchases but collected a great many Bulova vintage in the past, cannot see one better than the other. You should certainly buy the one that is most appealing to you.
I have the white dial version an really like it. The Hamilton has a better movement,but the Bulova does use the hacking version of the Miyota 821 series movement.
At 13+ mm thickness the Bulova is a bit chunky for a 38mm non chrono.
I bought one of these 3 years ago on line, but when it arrived I didn't really like it. I didn't think the quality was that good & it seemed to be thicker than it needed to be, although the original may have been on the thick side too. The Ion coating didn't seem quite right for a field watch either. It would have been better if it were brushed or bead blasted. The movement was also pretty inaccurate running at +18 spd. Unfortunately I returned it. The Hamilton Khaki Field is definitely a better watch but then it is around twice the price. However, If you like the look & it does it for you I would go for it but try to get it at a discount & you may need to adjust the timekeeping if that matters to you!
Looks good to me - and plenty of history with Bulova.
I’m seriously looking at getting same ones next
Pull the trigger you will not regret that #bulova