I like it. My only concern is the 16mm lug width. Not the end of the world but I am a larger man and I've never worn a watch proportioned like that. I still really like the look and story. It's on my list.
How big of a guy are you? I'm not small myself, 6' and 190lbs, and I only wear vintage watches many of which have 16mm or 5/8" straps. They present very nicely on the wrist, at least in my opinion.
Pics please.
6'4", about 255 pounds, 8" wrist. You're tall, I'm large.
Okay, so you're quite a bit bigger than me so this won't quite be an apples to apples comparison. My wrist is approximately 7 1/4." These two are my smallest wrist watches. The first one is a Hamilton Piping Rock, its lug to lug length is 1 3/4" and it's width is 1 1/8," the second one is a Hamilton Turner and its lug to lug length is 1 3/8" and its width is 7/8," both are on 5/8" straps. For reference 5/8" is 15.875mm.
Couldn’t agree more. This is a spectacular watch in every way. All the negative comments are from people (including watch media) who don’t understand this watch and are trying to compare it to modern watches- this is not a “modern”watch. This is very purposely built to a specific style based on historic design specs from Bulova’s archive. This is not a modern interpretation- this is a strait reissue and they absolutely nailed it.
Also, anyone who says this is a FF “homage” does not know their history. Rayville won the contract, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t other companies competing to meet the Mil-spec. Bulova made it further than anyone else at the time- and this is that watch.
I also own 2 of the Hack series and again, they knocked them out of the park. I own the original 3818A the hack series is based on and they absolutely nailed the proportions in terms of upsizing the original and not screwing up the details.
I love what Bulova is doing and these watches are upstaging some heavy hitters in my collection for getting daily wear.
16mm lugs are a non starter for me. I do like the dial/bezel. I'm a sucker for the 15-30-45 FF type bezels.
The piping rock is awesome!
Okay, so you're quite a bit bigger than me so this won't quite be an apples to apples comparison. My wrist is approximately 7 1/4." These two are my smallest wrist watches. The first one is a Hamilton Piping Rock, its lug to lug length is 1 3/4" and it's width is 1 1/8," the second one is a Hamilton Turner and its lug to lug length is 1 3/8" and its width is 7/8," both are on 5/8" straps. For reference 5/8" is 15.875mm.
If you lived close to me, I would let you borrow it for a week- you would forget that 16mm thing real fast
