Bulova Men's Commemorative WWII Hack Watch for $90!

Wraith1031 · Post by **Wraith1031** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:42 pm

Bulova Men's Commemorative WWII Hack Watch

Ordered one of these on Friday and it should be in on Tuesday! This watch is really sweet! The link below the description is to Bluenile.com who has the watch on sale right now for $90 which is $60 less than the list price, plus they have free 2 day Fedex shipping! Can't beat that with a stick! Lol!

In a special limited-edition, Bulova recreates the classic hack watch used by U.S. forces during WWII. A rugged fabric strap is combined with stainless steel construction for a look that is perfect for everyday wear. Features include luminous hands and markers, Swiss movement, and water resistance of 100 feet.

http://www.bluenile.com/product_details ... ZS80807100

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:46 pm

I bet it's a Swiss standard Unitas movement. They've been building them since WW2 (actually used them as torpedo timers). Tough as nails, and parts available forever.

Regards! Michaelson

Iowa · Post by **Iowa** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:57 pm

It looks like it's a quartz movement, not mechanical, which is to be expected for nintey bucks. It is a nice looking repro.

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:26 pm

I've wanted one of these since watching Band of Brothers!

Thanks for the link!

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:29 pm

The Swiss don't produce quartz movements, and this one is clearly identified as a Swiss movement. The 17j Swiss Unitas mechanicals fall easily in the $90 price range with no problem.

Regards! Michaelson

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:41 pm

Wow nice! I might have to pick one of these up!

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:42 pm

It says swiss quartz under movement type.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:50 pm

Ah, missed that, Sergei! Sorry, Iowa!:oops:
Interesting indeed!!

Regards! Michaelson

Wraith1031 · Post by **Wraith1031** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:21 pm

It's originally a $150 watch. Well worth the price of $90 I think!

Iowa · Post by **Iowa** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:36 pm

No worries, Michaelson.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:55 pm

Dang bifocals....

Regards! Michaelson

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:58 pm

Wow. I've been looking for a watch with this sort of style.
Dang, now you've put an affordable one under my nose!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:36 pm

The Swiss have been producing quartz movements for years. All major Swiss timepieces have the option of coming quartz. Except for possibly Rolex, I have never seen a quartz Rolex.

Dave

Wraith1031 · Post by **Wraith1031** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:37 pm

Got my watch in today and must say that it is pretty darn cool! Here are some pics for anyone interested.

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:50 pm

Man I want one of those now! I gotta save up some cash quick and get that sucker!!

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:56 pm

I feel stupid cause just realized that the numbers 13-24 are ment for military time which makes it even more cool!

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:04 pm

Swedish/European time too, for that matter.

Regards,
Swindiana

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:08 pm

Wraith1031 wrote:Got my watch in today and must say that it is pretty darn cool! Here are some pics for anyone interested.

Very cool! Congrats!

Wraith1031 · Post by **Wraith1031** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:17 pm

The hack feature on this watch is very cool also! If you don't know what that means it is so you can stop the second hand on the watch when you set the time and that way soldiers could synchronize their watches for military tactics.

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:49 pm

Whoah. I was about to order one, I selected country as Australia and it said 'Shipments to selected country must be at least $750.'

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:59 pm

Alright! I just ordered it! Can't wait to get it friday!

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:40 pm

US Wings offer a similar watch, but you can't beat that price on the Bulova!
http://www.uswings.com/watches.asp

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:48 pm

Yeah... but the US Wings is 17J Swiss movement. Not quartz. Personally I like mechanical movement watches - they don't run out of batteries. I have been out in the field when the battery went dead. That is really, really bad when you use your watch to navigate the trails.

Iowa · Post by **Iowa** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:03 am

Yeah, an extra $40 for a mechanical movement is worth it, IMO. Just don't forget to wind the watch! Sometimes I won't wear my automatic for a couple of days, then I'll check the time when I wear it again and it'll really throw me off...

Indiana_Jonesing · Post by **Indiana_Jonesing** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:41 pm

Great watch indeed.

I purchased one of these for each of my groomsmen last November. I don't think any of them have ever taken them off since, so if that's any testimony of their quality and appeal, let it be known!

The overall presentation of the watch is nice but yes, the movement is quartz . . . And for those of you looking for something that's WWII accurate, they're a tad bigger than the standard 1940s issue wristwatch. Just something to keep in mind.

Best,
-Jonesing

uncle ogs · Post by **uncle ogs** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:36 pm

Lorus do one very silmilar to that. i have one, its kinetic so never needs winding or a battery. Cost about $110. Still, thats a fine watch.

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:44 pm

Bluenile.com is temporarily out of stock of the Bulova watch. They must not have carried too many, or a flood of COWs overwhelmed them.
Here's the availability mention:

Not Available For Purchase. This product will be available in four to six weeks.

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:41 pm

Indiana MarkVII wrote:Bluenile.com is temporarily out of stock of the Bulova watch. They must not have carried too many, or a flood of COWs overwhelmed them.
Here's the availability mention:

Not Available For Purchase. This product will be available in four to six weeks.

Well I'm really glad I got it before they sold out!

Thousand Truths · Post by **Thousand Truths** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:55 pm

Got mine today and love it! Showed it to my dad and he loved it! I hope they get them in stock before fathers day so I can get him one!

Bulova Men's Commemorative WWII Hack Watch for $90!

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