Bulova Men's 96A118 "BVA Series" Dual Aperture Dial Watch

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Stainless-steel

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  • Featuring a Silver-tone Band, Silver-tone Case, Scratch Resistant Mineral Crystal
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Marvel at the inner workings of this dual aperture dial self winding mechanical from the BVA Series, featuring clear exhibition caseback. The 21 jewel self winding movement means battery-free operation and provides for years of reliable service. The crisp silver and white dial includes a wealth of details including roman numerals, minute track and 2 sub dials. All stainless steel construction provides hypo-allergenic and durable build quality from Bulova.


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Bulova's Classic Collection
Bulova 96A118

Bulova 96A118

A History of Firsts

Bulova, an American brand, is known for its innovation, craftsmanship and advanced technology. Since 1875, when founder Joseph Bulova opened his store on Maiden Lane in downtown Manhattan, Bulova has remained true to his legacy - mastering the classic art of timekeeping while always embracing the future.

A Bulova Watch is not only a timepiece; it is a piece of history.

Bulova Men’s Classic Automatic 96A118

Bulova Men’s 96A118

From the Automatic Collection. Self-winding mechanical timepiece with 21-jewel movement visible through double on-on dial aperture and exhibition caseback. In stainless steel with domed metallized crystal, silver-white patterned dial, classic blue metallic hands with luminous fill, 24-hour subdial, small sweep, screw-back case, and double-press deployant closure and water resistance to 30 meters.

  • 21-Jewel Automatic Movement with 40-hour Power Reserve
  • Exhibition Case Back and Dual Aperture on Silver-White Dial
  • Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet
  • Luminescent Hands and Markers
  • Sundials Display seconds and 24 Hours
  • Secure Double-Press Fold-Over Clasp with Safety Lock
  • Water Resistance to 30 Meters

96A118

96A118

96A118

96A118

42mm Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet

Automatic Self-Winding Movement with 40-Hour Power Reserve and Open Case Back

Double Open Aperture on Dial to Show Automatic Movement

Silver-White Patterned Dial, Classic Blue Metallic Hands

Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Bulova
Model number 96A118
Part Number 96A118
Model Year 2011
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Analog
Clasp Push Button Deployment Clasp
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 42 millimeters
Case Thickness 11.2 millimeters
Band Material Stainless Steel
Band size Men's Standard
Band width 22 millimeters
Band Color White
Dial color Silver
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Special features Water Resistant
Item weight 275.6 Pounds
Movement Japanese Automatic
Water resistant depth 99 Feet
Warranty If this product is sold by Amazon, please review the manufacturer’s website for warranty information. If this product is sold by another party, please contact the seller directly for warranty information for this product. You may also be able to find warranty information on the manufacturer’s website.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.59 x 0.59 x 0.59 inches; 275.58 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 96A118
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 LR44 batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bulova
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004I57NIA
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 123 ratings

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3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
123 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, quality and value of the watch. They mention that it has an air of subtle elegance and sophistication, it goes well with formal or casual occasions and that the price is good. They are also happy with the comfort and sturdiness. That said, some complain about the speed.

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31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention it has an air of subtle elegance and sophistication, and has a nice shine to it. Some say it's an eye catcher and goes well with formal or casual occasions. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...does not have a date function but the trade-off is a simply good looking watch. I will just have to use my phone for date!..." Read more

"The watch looked beautiful when I opened the box, but the whole point of a watch is to tell the time, and it simply does not work...." Read more

"...This has been a fantastic watch. Looks great (lots of compliments). Is heavy on the wrist but I do not mind that. It keeps time very well...." Read more

"...I love this watch. this watch has such an air of subtle elegance and sophistication. The watch is beautifully crafted and well put together...." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it is a very good watch, well put together, and keeps accurate time. They also appreciate the beautiful craftsmanship and the polished steel.

"...Delivery was <12 days all the way to Australia.The watch is great! Medium size appearance on the wrist...." Read more

"...This has been a fantastic watch. Looks great (lots of compliments). Is heavy on the wrist but I do not mind that. It keeps time very well...." Read more

"...The watch is beautifully crafted and well put together. blue hands contrasting against the white dial really grabs the eye...." Read more

"...It is very well made and I get a ton of compliments on it whenever I wear it out or to work...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the watch. They mention that the price is good.

"...Price was the best I had found on the internet. Delivery was <12 days all the way to Australia.The watch is great!..." Read more

"...They seem to make a superior product that is also affordable...." Read more

"...The MSRP IS $499?!? This isn't a $500 watch. But at $200-$250...a good price for what you get." Read more

"Price Good!!" Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the watch. Some say that it's not very heavy, but you will feel it through.

"...I agree with other comments that this is not a heavy watch and it is easy to forget you are wearing it, except that the partial skeleton is hard to..." Read more

"...Looks great (lots of compliments). Is heavy on the wrist but I do not mind that. It keeps time very well...." Read more

"...the watch is not very heavy so it is comfortable to wear all day long. This is my first Bulova but i don't think this is going to be my last...." Read more

"...4. Being a bracelet watch is not very heavy but you will feel it through the day.5...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the watch. They say it feels and looks great.

"...Most comfortable watch band I have owned. Very nice latch system (smooth, invisible, easy to latch and unlatch)." Read more

"...the watch is not very heavy so it is comfortable to wear all day long. This is my first Bulova but i don't think this is going to be my last...." Read more

"This watch looks great and feels great. I love the way the blue jumps off the white face. Although the watch feels elegant, it is very lightweight...." Read more

"...Band is very high quality and comfortable. My only complaint there is a little backlash slop when setting the time." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the watch. They mention it's very durable, should last for years, and feels the quality of the craftsmanship. The finish has held up quite well after 5 and a half years and shows little wear.

"...Very durable. After 3 1/2 years and worn daily it shows little wear - not even a mark on the crystal. Most comfortable watch band I have owned...." Read more

"...You can feel the quality of the craftsmanship, and the finish has held up quite well after 5 months of everyday wear. Can't go wrong here." Read more

"...No battery to worry about replacing. Should last for years." Read more

"Excellent.classy but sturdy. Nice polished steel. Good foe very day use" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the watch easy to read with blue hands. They say the time setting is simple and quick.

"...(if so winding and time setting is simple and quick). Very durable...." Read more

"...there were no instructions in the box - not a big deal as it is very straightforward but there was no warranty information either...." Read more

"Great watch.The large white face with blue hands makes it easy to read.The watch arrived quicker then I expected.Would buy from this Seller again." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the watch. They mention it runs a little fast and does not keep good time. Some customers also say that the watch gains a minute or so every week.

"...Despite the fact that I bought it new, it speeds up by about a minute everyday... I have to constantly check how fast it gets and adjust it every..." Read more

"...Cons1. Gains a minute or so every week.2. Pretty much useless in dark...." Read more

"...It runs a little fast so you have to adjust it from time to time - I have had it for a month or so at the time of this review...." Read more

"...Do not pay attention to the reciews that say that it does not keep good time....this watch needs to be worn almost every day or it will stop...." Read more

Do not buy a fake!!!!!
1 Star
Do not buy a fake!!!!!
So first thing I would like to address is I have owned this watch before I bought it a few years back and I lost it at the time when I bought it it was around $500 and I bought it from a jewelry store called Kay’s most of these watches or I should say all come in a package with a pillow in it written with the brand all over it and it also has spare links in with the watch. years later after I lost it I have decided that I wanted to buy it again I bought it from here then I saw when the box came in they had a place for two watches not one and it did not come with spare links nor a pillow so I believe that it is a fake the quality of the boxes are not the same as my other Bulova boxes This box did not come with instructions nor spare links or anything that the manufacture and brand-name Bulova Would offer with the product in these pictures that I took I show the box that this watch came in and the box of the same exact watch that I bought a few years back and they are not the same as a big name like Bulova you would think Consistency is key it looks like a very nice watch but it just Seems odd
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Stuart
5.0 out of 5 stars Great watch. No surprises from Amazon.
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013
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Great experience from researching, ordering right through to delivery. Amazon (and the watch seller) made an accurate and comprehensive representation of the watch characteristics in their description. A tip: Pine Mountain Walker actually made the best review of this watch on their website. Price was the best I had found on the internet. Delivery was <12 days all the way to Australia.

The watch is great! Medium size appearance on the wrist. I agree with other comments that this is not a heavy watch and it is easy to forget you are wearing it, except that the partial skeleton is hard to take the eyes off. An easy job for resizing the bracelet though the jeweller thought the pins were relatively loose but just a trivial observation. I accidentally undid the quick release latch when putting on my suit jacket by cocking my wrist adjusting my jacket's collar, it squeezed the two buttons together. Just need to be careful, that's all. I can believe that having the ability to wind the watch (which this watch offers) is a considerable bonus compared to those that do not offer that function. It is simple to give 6 quick winds each morning and the watch is good-to-go. I was fully aware before purchasing that this watch does not have a date function but the trade-off is a simply good looking watch. I will just have to use my phone for date!

I spent quite some time looking for a remarkable though stylish watch and this is it. Exceptional.
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Jackson Comstock
1.0 out of 5 stars Watch doesn't work– it speeds up by a minute everyday...
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2017
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The watch looked beautiful when I opened the box, but the whole point of a watch is to tell the time, and it simply does not work. Despite the fact that I bought it new, it speeds up by about a minute everyday... I have to constantly check how fast it gets and adjust it every time. Very disappointing... hopefully I will get a full refund or a free replacement.
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CentreIce
5.0 out of 5 stars Would purchase again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
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This is not my first Bulova watch. I have had a Marine Star for about 16 years. I do not remember wearing my Marine Star since I purchased this watch 3 1/2 years ago from Amazon.

This has been a fantastic watch. Looks great (lots of compliments). Is heavy on the wrist but I do not mind that. It keeps time very well. If you do not wear it for about 24 hours it will wind down (if so winding and time setting is simple and quick). Very durable. After 3 1/2 years and worn daily it shows little wear - not even a mark on the crystal. Most comfortable watch band I have owned. Very nice latch system (smooth, invisible, easy to latch and unlatch).
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D. john
5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant and refined.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2012
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This is my first automatic watch and i agonized over many choices before finally settling on this one. I love this watch. this watch has such an air of subtle elegance and sophistication. The watch is beautifully crafted and well put together. blue hands contrasting against the white dial really grabs the eye. I like the skeletonize'd area on the dial that lets you see a little bit of the movement and jewels. the watch is not very heavy so it is comfortable to wear all day long. This is my first Bulova but i don't think this is going to be my last. They seem to make a superior product that is also affordable. I have watches that cost double and triple what i paid for this one but this is definitely my favorite.
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Rugged
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful watch
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2013
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This watch is absolutely beautiful. I was a little worried at first it would be too flashy, but it has a perfect mix to turn this into a classic watch. It is very well made and I get a ton of compliments on it whenever I wear it out or to work.

I'm giving this four stars due to no calendar which I like to have on all of my watches. This is definitely a watch I'll be handing down to my son when he gets older.

1 stars for the horrible packing it came in.
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Pamela Page
2.0 out of 5 stars Something is wrong.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2014
Something's deffinetley wrong. the watch promoted doesn't have the BULOVA LOGO on the 12 hrs. and you can see in the offical video, that is below the last picture, the LOGO on the watch, in the same way all the BULOVA watches has the series number (in this case 96A118) between the V and VI hrs. Could Amazon or someone certifies that this is a real BULOVA or an AAA (knock off). The 2 stars is beacuse i do really like the watch and i want to purchase it but i doubt about the originality.
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Kartic Kumar
5.0 out of 5 stars Classy Watch
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014
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I was holding back on my review until I had it for a few days to try it on. My initial doubts of purchasing this watch was squashed as soon as the product arrived. The watch is pretty close to what I had expected, the 96A118 is a medium sized watch and is surprisingly not heavy. This is not a quartz and hence accuracy was questions to be answered and for that, the time is pretty accurate( its does gain a minute or so every week but is not concern). Here are my Pros and Cons I have noticed the few days I have been using it.

Pros
1. The bracelet and watch has the Steel Shine which compliments the beauty of the watch.
2. The watch can be manually keyed using the crown, when it stops running when not worn ( about 2 and half days)
3. The unique buckle is discreet and does a pretty good job keeping them strapped and latched in.
4. Being a bracelet watch is not very heavy but you will feel it through the day.
5. The bracelet does not pull hair from the arm nor irritates the skin.
6 Pretty much accurate for everyday use.
7 I had unexpected bumps on the watch face and yet to see any scratches on the crystal.

Cons

1. Gains a minute or so every week.
2. Pretty much useless in dark. It does have radiant hands but is not functional you are better off with you phone.
3. Pins that holds the bracelet to gather are a tad loose, make sure you remember the placement of pins when adjusting the straps. If not done correctly the pins tend to fall making the bracelet will give away. I re-aligned the pins and is not an issue until now.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad, diseño y precision.
Reviewed in Spain on October 14, 2020
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Precioso. Reloj muy bonito y elegante. Aun siendo automatico es muy preciso. Maquinaria a la vista, lo que me gusta mas. Materiales de calidad. Una buena compra.
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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Estetica impareggiabile, se volete la precisione, dovete però portare l'orologio al polso
Reviewed in Italy on October 16, 2017
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Ho acquistato questo orologio a movimento meccanico e ad oggi ne sono pienamente soddisfatto. Premetto che la spedizione del venditore Watchshop è stata rapidissima (ordinato il pomeriggio, arrivato la mattina successiva), e che l'orologio rispetta appieno le mie aspettative, posso suggerire al potenziale acquirente di portare a lungo l'orologio - si tratta di un orologio automatico a movimento Miyota che si ricarica con il movimento del polso e non necessita pertanto di ricarica manuale - . Così facendo, l'orologio non perderà un minuto, e sarà un bell'oggetto da portare e da utilizzare. Diversamente, dopo un paio di giorni, l'orologio comincia a perdere carica e a divenire impreciso, ma chi acquista un automatico conosce il meccanismo di funzionamento e sa come gestirlo.
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Andy R.
4.0 out of 5 stars As expected
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2015
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Good price for a automatic watch.
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ITS
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent watch, excellent brand, excellent service
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2013
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Had this watch for 11 months, and could not be any happier with it. It keeps good time and it looks everyday classy.

Recently I banged the crown a bit too hard against something and it got out of the socket. Sent it to Bulova for repair, and within two weeks I have my watch back good as new. Super happy with their customer service. I have already purchased two other Bulova watches as gifts and everybody is happy with them.

I have a feeling I will be buying Bulova for the rest of my life.
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Cherie88
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo acquisto!
Reviewed in Italy on April 8, 2020
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Orologio arrivato con 2 giorni di anticipo rispetto alla data di consegna! Nella scatola c era lo scontrino e garanzia. L orologio è arrivato in perfette condizioni ed è davvero un orologio chic/sportivo con tutte le qualità di un orologio automatico!davvero bello! Un ottimo acquisto.
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