Smoothest Second Hand With 16 Ticks Per Second! 100th GIVEAWAY LAUNCHED!

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  • @ilikewatches
    @ilikewatches  2 года назад +14

    Here is the link to the Grand Seiko Giveaway! ruclips.net/video/-EChZGDoNJo/видео.html

    • @joey2471
      @joey2471 2 года назад +2

      Hey Gary, comments are deactivated on that vid....

    • @ilikewatches
      @ilikewatches  2 года назад +2

      @@joey2471 hi, yes, that’s to stop people from just commenting because it’s not the video you need to comment on..

    • @Toph378
      @Toph378 2 года назад +2

      Hi Gary, I had a reply on a comment I made on this bulova video. The reply directs me to what appears to be an “I like watches” telegram account. The account in question is using your channel graphic…just thought I’d let you know, if it’s not you and you’re not aware already. Thank you for your content, I appreciate it 😊

    • @69stingrayman
      @69stingrayman 2 года назад

      @@Toph378 Extremely common scam.

    • @nunosantos5376
      @nunosantos5376 2 года назад

      Hi Gary, i also got a reply on the bulova video that said i was shortlisted to win the watch. any clue about this?

  • @alanmpark
    @alanmpark 2 года назад +18

    I don't think Bulova gets enough credit for their outstanding watches and great history. I do appreciate that you are letting people know how good these are. Thanks and keep up the good work!

  • @ioangurau3940
    @ioangurau3940 2 года назад +13

    Glad to see that you are giving high precision quartz a bit of love, because you can't doubt the appeal of seeing that seconds hand move across the dial so elegantly. Cheers, Gary!

  • @Konsaliki
    @Konsaliki 2 года назад +124

    If Bulova made it a) smaller, b) screw down everything and c) Sapphire, I'd gladly pay twice the price. So much potential! Enthusiasts like us would embrace it - but Bulova seems to be afraid of really taking off again.

    • @fractalofgod6324
      @fractalofgod6324 2 года назад +5

      The bulova seaking has a screw down crown and sapphire crystal with the precision movement, I own one and it's beautiful.

    • @russelldow1131
      @russelldow1131 2 года назад +9

      I really don't get putting in a higher quality movement and not going sapphire. Wrist size and taste varies on what size people like. 40mm seems to be a happy compromise for smaller and larger wrist. I agree 42mm will cut out half your base.

    • @JimIBobIJones
      @JimIBobIJones 2 года назад +2

      @@russelldow1131 Its not really a higher quality movement per se tho, its just using a new technology. The precisionist is still priced and built at an "entry level" for Citizen group watches like basic eco-drives.
      The finish and build quality is in line with entry level eco-drives rather than the higher quality stuff from Citizen. If you want to see a mid-range quartz movement from Citizen, look at the exceeds - not quite at Chronomaster level but a world apart from precisionists or basic eco-drives.

    • @JimIBobIJones
      @JimIBobIJones 2 года назад +5

      @J R uhhh it's not the same accutron smart guy. Bulova went bust and was bought by citizen. Modern Bulova accutron is quartz crystal cut differently from a standard quartz made by Citizen as the new owners. Historical Accutrons used actual tuning forks l, not quartz.
      They aren't the same.

    • @JimIBobIJones
      @JimIBobIJones 2 года назад +3

      @J R Its not! All modern accutron movements are quartz.
      Pre Citizen takeover, Bulova only made accutrons in the 60s and 70s - and those were tuning fork movements. They stopped using the name when they stopped making tuning fork movements.
      Citizen revived the "accutron" name when they took over but didn't revive the movements, instead using their "precisionist" high frequency quartz movements.
      They did release a special edition with a tuning fork movement in 2010, but these were $5k+ watches and only a few were made.
      The vast majority of the modern accutron watches are just using the accutron name but using "precisionist" movements.

  • @NagaChophy
    @NagaChophy 2 года назад +1

    Sir i never able to wear watch in my life but here you are giving the golden opportunity for us. wish i will be the luckiest person among all the participants. and also thank you so much for sponsoring the watch. where ever you are. always be good and genuine so that god will bless you more in your life. keep updating always so that i can keep in touch with you. once again thankyou so much from my bottom of my heart❤

  • @TonySV324
    @TonySV324 2 года назад +9

    The smooth second hand is mesmerising, automatic looks with quartz accuracy. The perfect combination

  • @RetiredSubmariner.and.VanLifer
    @RetiredSubmariner.and.VanLifer 2 года назад +2

    Thanks so much for this review. I am subscribed to many watch channels but, until now, was not aware of your channel. I am now a subscriber. I was not aware of this Precisionist movement, so I am intrigued by it. I have always been a fan of the engineering that goes into a Timepiece, especially Mechanical Watches, that require no battery. I do own quartz watches, Seiko, Citizen Eco Drive and a Micro Brand (Kingsbury), Kingsbury makes watches that have a simple, yet quite pleasing look. What has drawn me to this watch is not so much the look of the watch, but the feat of engineering that is behind the Dial. I would purchase one just for that reason. Thanks again for your review.

  • @watch-box
    @watch-box 2 года назад +20

    Bulova used to make a lot of great looking watches - however lately, near every watch they make has an open heart, or an overdesigned look.
    I agree there is an opportunity for Bulova to use this movement in a smaller case, opening this fantastic movement to a wider audience (I just hope their current designer has a day off!)
    Thanks for 100 giveaways - they seem to be getting better and better!

    • @thomasmathes5019
      @thomasmathes5019 2 года назад +3

      Bulova made quite a few watches with this movement about 5 years ago but has dropped all but one or two 262kHz 3 hander designs. I have one of the older Surveyors with that movement, it's such a nice, simple design with a decent case size. Their design direction now is make'um big, garish and ugly. I'm convinced mama Citizen has dictated the direction but it makes no sense why they're taking that tack.
      The only watches they have worth buying are from their archive series.

    • @grayfoxv
      @grayfoxv 2 года назад +1

      I never understood why Bulova didn't put this movement in more (all) of their watches - it's a real USP. There are a few designs that use it but most are quite gaudy looking. This in my opinion is the best looking one! Other than the retro "steampunky" Accutron, that looks cool too.

    • @elgatto3133
      @elgatto3133 2 года назад +1

      their vintage inspired watches (hack, a-10, surfboard, lunar pilot) are all pretty good. new ones....not so much
      well aerojet is nice too ig

  • @stinza123
    @stinza123 2 года назад +1

    Wow! Just incredible had no idea this sort of Quartz movement existed. Another great video!

  • @jaysendavis3675
    @jaysendavis3675 2 года назад +6

    I had no idea a quartz movement could have such a smooth sweep with the seconds hand. That, in itself, I find quite amazing despite it’s large size. Anyway, thank you for sharing and it IS a beautiful time piece! The winner shall certainly enjoy this one.

  • @superguppyme
    @superguppyme 2 года назад +1

    Sounds like an excellent movement! That will be a unique piece for sure.

  • @nicholasw9951
    @nicholasw9951 2 года назад +11

    A quartz seconds hand that looks like an automatic, and a stunning design! What’s not to love? This thing is awesome

    • @Sibelius101
      @Sibelius101 2 года назад +1

      Technically, this Bulova movement does NOT look like the movement of an automatic. It’s smoother than those.

  • @brianmsahin
    @brianmsahin 2 года назад

    That's a great 100th giveaway Gary. It's a very nice watch. Bulova is such a historic brand too.

  • @Qm455
    @Qm455 2 года назад +3

    I love a smooth sweep quartz, the sky-high accuracy is a nice bonus too! I had no idea Bulova made a watch with a movement like this at such a low price point. Thanks for giving it away, someone's going to be very happy 😊

  • @rsagape7300
    @rsagape7300 2 года назад +1

    Awesome movement. Really nice sweep.

  • @perronified
    @perronified 2 года назад +3

    I have the Lunar Pilot, but have always longed for the larger sweeping seconds hand found in the Precisionist. Appreciate your no nonsense videos, and nice zoomed in shots of the dial.

    • @lkingwell
      @lkingwell 2 года назад +1

      Same boat as you. I love my Lunar Pilot but had to get a precisionist too - that second hand is mesmerising!

  • @rfatmatarac7919
    @rfatmatarac7919 2 года назад

    Nice work Gary. Congrats for your 100th giveaway

  • @Doug866
    @Doug866 2 года назад +6

    Love the glide. I’ve never understood why more brands don’t offer high beat second hands, even if they’re not as accurate as this one. I know it affects battery life but I’d be ok changing a battery every year or two instead of every decade if it meant it looked so much nicer and I no longer was constantly bothered by the hand missing the damn markers. They’re already dialing the crystal back from tens of thousands of vibrations a second to one - just stop shorter.

  • @bevboakes8982
    @bevboakes8982 2 года назад

    Hi Gary, well one hundred giveaway’s what a milestone in your watch saga. Well done to you Gary,you have made 100 of your subscribers/patrons very happy.Bulova with a great second hand sweep,it’s up there with the best of them. So thanks for the chance to win such a great giveaway,good luck to everyone else.

  • @J_Benn
    @J_Benn 2 года назад +8

    As the owner of a Precisionist it's my favorite Quartz. That sweep is just beautiful - better than any NH35 automatic, for sure. Imagine if Bulova made that movement available to micro brands the way its parent (Citizen) made Miyotas? It's just a shame so many Bulova Precisonists are so ugly and gaudy. I really wonder who designs their watches.

    • @cobaltpluto2019
      @cobaltpluto2019 Год назад +1

      Agreed. I like this model and just ordered the blue dial. But many of the others are just obscene, like an invicta or something.
      I’d check out the precisionist moon chronograph, it’s very classy.

    • @davidsparling3505
      @davidsparling3505 7 месяцев назад

      The Invicta designer works at Bulova/Citizen part-time…😂😂😂

  • @jamesmillard9772
    @jamesmillard9772 2 года назад

    Wow 100th giveaway amazing stuff Gary and please count me in. Thanks for your continued generosity

  • @ScubaNinjaGnome
    @ScubaNinjaGnome 2 года назад +15

    That's really nice looking. would make a great work watch for me. BUT, it's too big at 42mm. Bulova just seem to get the odd thing wrong here n there with what they put out imo.

    • @chrispekel5709
      @chrispekel5709 2 года назад

      Is it a large movement?

    • @mercster
      @mercster 2 года назад +1

      Wrong for who? With an 8" wrist 42mm is perfect.

  • @theCheng12321
    @theCheng12321 2 года назад

    Definitely a super cool piece with that sweep. Congrats on 100.

  • @AntonyMiles
    @AntonyMiles 2 года назад

    New at being a watch enthusiast,. Enjoying watching all the comparison and review videos that ar popping up on my feed. Keep up the great work

  • @genranhill
    @genranhill 2 года назад

    Thanks for doing the JUST Because Giveaways. You are so generous and I appreciate it.

  • @thewilsons2850
    @thewilsons2850 2 года назад +1

    Nice watch, would be great addition to a Bulova collection! Lunar pilot is on my radar ;)

  • @chris_ackroyd
    @chris_ackroyd 2 года назад +1

    Sorry but I really love the Mondain ‘stop tick’ at the minute change 😎

  • @niamagpie
    @niamagpie 2 года назад +1

    You are so generous! Keep up the good work over there.

  • @whiteXthunders
    @whiteXthunders 2 года назад +2

    What a beautiful watch, a deployment clasp on it would make it perfect imo!

  • @sakailansi
    @sakailansi 2 года назад

    I like a good giveaway,👍 Congratulations on the 100th giveaway milestone.

  • @thelocodude01
    @thelocodude01 2 года назад +1

    I love the high accuracy Bulova quartz movement, I have a Lunar Pilot and absolutely love it....

  • @spruce1417
    @spruce1417 2 года назад +1

    Precision quartz movements are just wonderful.

  • @lawrencemcandrew
    @lawrencemcandrew 2 года назад

    100 giveaways! Incredible. Thank you and good luck all

  • @massivewillie
    @massivewillie 2 года назад +1

    What an incredible watch...one I hadn't heard of before! Thanks for the informative review 👍

  • @bravoalpha2981
    @bravoalpha2981 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the opportunity Gary

  • @zidanpasya8356
    @zidanpasya8356 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Gary. it's a stunning Bulova

  • @stevebsufi4642
    @stevebsufi4642 2 года назад +1

    I like how this Bulova gives you the look of an automatic movement watch and the precision of a high end quartz watch.. amazing!

  • @thejman99
    @thejman99 2 года назад +1

    Awesome sweep on that Bulova

  • @andrewdrill
    @andrewdrill 2 года назад +1

    That is a great way to give back to the community!

  • @k81law
    @k81law 2 года назад

    Simple and beautiful. The smooth second hand is mesmerizing.

  • @cksteven76
    @cksteven76 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for doing all the wonderful giveaway bro. Appreciate it.

  • @robertlugo3388
    @robertlugo3388 2 года назад +1

    I've been a Bulova fan for years. I have a chronograph that's over 50 years old, and an Accutron. The tuning fork was amazing tech

  • @sachexplorer9500
    @sachexplorer9500 2 года назад

    Another great video Gary, I too was one who thought there is only one type of quartz movement,my bad....so much info and knowledge we get through your videos ...
    Wishing you good luck and congrats it's your 100 th giveaway ,another reason to celebrate ...cheers.

  • @kanelangmaid9812
    @kanelangmaid9812 2 года назад +1

    Have been sitting on the fence with buying the bulova lunar pilot - being rather flat and long lug to lug has put me off. This one looks interesting. Happy to receive it.

  • @alistairhey7894
    @alistairhey7894 2 года назад

    Love the idea of these superaccurate watches. I have a casio linked to the atomic clock but these movements are internally superaccurate which is special. Thanks for another great video and giveaway.

  • @thegrumpyoldbusdriver
    @thegrumpyoldbusdriver 2 года назад

    Lovely watch, that mineral glass though! In my job will get scratched in no time! Lovely sweeping hand too! Would be ok for a dress watch! Keep up the good job, really enjoying you videos! Thank you

  • @daviddesrosiers1300
    @daviddesrosiers1300 2 года назад

    I can’t tell you how many times I have thought of buying this watch and have never pulled the trigger. I have the lunar pilot with a 262khz movement and it’s great.

  • @MyRetroWatches
    @MyRetroWatches 2 года назад

    Smoothest or one of the most smoothest ticks was actually a Bulova Accutron which was invented in the 60s using a tuning fork to vibrate and those vibrations being converted to a train of wheels. Impressive technology without a single quartz crystal . Basically vibrates at 360 beats per second! I have 6 of them and they are mesmerising and they also hum with the vibrating tuning fork.
    The index wheel that is used is beryllium copper and is 2.4mm in diameter with 300 teeth. How on earth did they do this!?! Ps there is one on the moon to this day!
    That’s 11 billion vibrations per year.
    Another fact is the jewels that act as an escape on that wheel are 0.007” long!!
    I’ve personally worked and serviced quite a few and they are an amazing feat of engineering.

  • @jmck3054
    @jmck3054 2 года назад

    Great video 👍🏻 Nice sweeping action on that Bulova 👏🏻

  • @phinn242
    @phinn242 2 года назад

    congrats on your 100th giveaway !

  • @michaelkulpa7082
    @michaelkulpa7082 2 года назад

    Glad you were able to clear the dust out. I don't mind the styling at all!

  • @maartenb9207
    @maartenb9207 2 года назад +1

    Very nice, look of an automatic. Never realized that there are such big differences in quality and design of quartz movements!

  • @neilnaughton92
    @neilnaughton92 2 года назад

    Great work Gary! Love the movement in this watch

  • @mr.stinker9335
    @mr.stinker9335 2 года назад +1

    One of my favorite watches, is my bulova devil diver. Absolutely love that watch. I also have that bulova. It’s actually out to bulova for repair at the moment, I have had it for a decade. It is a very nice looking watch for dress or casual

  • @OldskoolHiFi
    @OldskoolHiFi 2 года назад

    Wow, got me looking at some quartz stuff now. That sweep is amazing!

  • @mltain39
    @mltain39 2 года назад

    Even though I'd really like to have the Grand Seiko, this would be one hell of a watch to have. Keep up the great work, really enjoy watching your videos.

  • @beverleynesbitt5406
    @beverleynesbitt5406 2 года назад +1

    Hi Gary, l really appreciate your videos, this one begs the question of why people who own mechanical watches strive to get the best movements they can afford ie Swiss or German etc, but with quartz they don’t seem to appreciate what is on offer, I have a Casio protec PRW2500T and a citizen blue angel the technology in these watches are amazing. That bulova would make a nice addition, wink wink.

  • @212Hasse
    @212Hasse 2 года назад

    I did not know there's USD$180.00 Bulova Smooth Second - that's an eye opening. Kudos on Excellent Segment Timepiece review. Much Appreciate It.

  • @MikeWeida
    @MikeWeida 2 года назад +1

    it is a great movement. Have a variant in my Lunar Pilot. with the small seconds hand was this smooth on that altough it is when activating the stopwatch, then there is the sub escond dial thta is really wild on that one.

  • @daveroberts8751
    @daveroberts8751 2 года назад

    Amazingly smooth seconds hand, unusual but very appealing design. Thanks for highlighting this one Gary. Cheers, Dave

  • @daviddelgado5378
    @daviddelgado5378 2 года назад

    Great work Gary. Excellent video.

  • @J0hnny8ravo
    @J0hnny8ravo 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been dealing with the urge to buy one of these for a long time now… cheers!

  • @jtmiller3782
    @jtmiller3782 2 года назад

    Hi Gary,
    Great video about a very attractive watch. I just turned 80, so I don't think it is too large. I could see the dial without my glasses.

  • @benpatchett2462
    @benpatchett2462 2 года назад

    That's a lovely watch for the hundredth giveaway , I have to admit my opinion to quartz is slowly becoming more positive again !

  • @Jimma683
    @Jimma683 2 года назад

    Great watch review, never considered Bulova before and always gone Seiko and swiss automatic route but will definitely acquire a precisionist soon.

  • @patricknoonan7472
    @patricknoonan7472 2 года назад +1

    As much as I love mechanical/automatic movements, I have to admit being fascinated by these high-accuracy quartz movements. The smooth sweep of the second hand and the incredible engineering in a grab-and-go watch is phenomenal.

  • @toomuchnoyz
    @toomuchnoyz 2 года назад

    I think the second hands look like scissors also 50m water resistance would have been much better. Gary maybe you can do a video on all the sweeping quartz movements that are commonly available at the varying price points as i too have started liking sweeping quartz watches…wonder if there is a solar version?

  • @tylahjames
    @tylahjames 2 года назад

    Always great to see a new video Gary!

  • @darthfender1029
    @darthfender1029 2 года назад +1

    I just started getting into watches about 4 years ago and it’s channels like these that help me be more informative about watches. Thank you for the video!

  • @anouarzehouani2717
    @anouarzehouani2717 2 года назад

    What a nice watch! Thanks for the giveaway Gary😊

  • @clemansky3320
    @clemansky3320 2 года назад

    That second hand sweep is absolutely mesmerizing, congrats on 100 giveaways!

  • @dittonworks
    @dittonworks 2 года назад

    Great video. I’m afraid I’m with you in this one, not the most attractive watch but if accuracy is considered! It’s pretty impressive

  • @JustinWilliams-yk6qt
    @JustinWilliams-yk6qt 2 года назад +1

    This is an absolute stunner! 😮

  • @mightysips
    @mightysips 2 года назад

    Great work Gary well deserved milestones. Love the watch and the movement.

  • @ahah2104
    @ahah2104 2 года назад

    Nice to see some quartz love for a change on RUclips. Well done.

  • @wootwoot
    @wootwoot 2 года назад +1

    thats amazing what citizen managed to do!

  • @paulchatelier2447
    @paulchatelier2447 2 года назад

    Another lovely watch Gary thanks for all the hard work 👏

  • @tab9175
    @tab9175 2 года назад +2

    Man it's just impossible to not like the seconds hand! I feel this mix of black & metallic is just perfect for the precisionist. Great review on a Bulova that has earned the spotlight!

  • @syzygy9260
    @syzygy9260 2 года назад +1

    Congrats on the 100th giveaway Gary! Bulova's designs are usually a miss from me, but I really like how sleek this dial is. And with such a smooth sweep, you almost wonder why get an automatic! ; )

  • @awlonghurst
    @awlonghurst 2 года назад

    I have a very similar Bulova Precionist, though it looks almost identical to yours it has a screw down case back and 100m water resistance. I don't have a timegrapher but I do have a Casio Lineage radio controlled watch (this gets its time from the atomic clock time signal radio transmitter at Anthorn in Cumbria) and comparing the two the Bulova has been absolutely spot on for several weeks, so I think it's living up to its stated accuracy. Lovely watch but I agree with you, it would be preferable if it was a bit smaller and the mineral crystal is an unwelcome compromise. I've heard that the battery life of the Precionist watches isn't too good, hence the larger battery than usual for a watch.

  • @gwizsimpg
    @gwizsimpg 2 года назад +1

    From a Garry with 2 Rs to a Gary with 1 R well done. I didn’t even know that quartz watches could be that accurate before I watched this video! Thanks for the education!!

  • @user-ix4ge6rr7u
    @user-ix4ge6rr7u 2 года назад

    Amazing movement and good looking watch, thanks for the opportunity to own it, fingers crossed and good luck everyone 🤞🏻

  • @Ajayk9099
    @Ajayk9099 2 года назад +1

    You just mentioned that Citizen has a quartz movement with 8 million vibrations per second. Can you tell, in which watch it comes ?

  • @Mrcxlixo
    @Mrcxlixo 2 года назад

    I do not mind not having a screw down crown, it's more of a dress watch that a diver one, right? Unfortunately, the lack of a sapphire crystal it's a bit of a letdown but widely compensated by that second hand sweep, awesome.
    Thank you Gary for that review, as always you've nailed it. Congrats on the 100 giveaway.

  • @davidl5037
    @davidl5037 2 года назад +1

    I got a Bulova haq field watch on ebay for $100 last year. It was manufacture refurbished. Can't believe how smooth and accurate it is.

  • @adaptivekalman
    @adaptivekalman 2 года назад +1

    Really great watch. Thank you for the giveaway.

  • @mitchlees9622
    @mitchlees9622 2 года назад

    I have always favoured Seiko, but I actually like the dial of this watch. I hate it when the second hand does not align with the markers so the smooth movement is another big plus for me.
    Mitch

  • @ianparker5367
    @ianparker5367 2 года назад

    Really interesting to hear about what quartz movements can achieve, thanks

  • @falcorf5242
    @falcorf5242 2 года назад +1

    That 262kHz movement look so smooth!!

  • @briggm
    @briggm 2 года назад +2

    I personally love the idea of having a few good quartz watches in the rotation for that pick up and go convenience, especially if they're solar ones. Currently have a G-Shock and a Citizen Eco-Drive diver, both of which are great, and may just add a Tissot PRX at some stage.
    Thanks again for all these generous giveaways, Gary. Finger's crossed for the Grand Seiko! 🥹

  • @tinentdan
    @tinentdan 2 года назад +1

    Nice watch the Bulova. Would be a great adition to my collection. 😊⌚

  • @ambsquared
    @ambsquared 2 года назад +1

    I like the looks of the dial. The symbol on the end of the seconds hand has me mixed. Sometimes depending on the angle, it looks almost like a pair of scissors.

  • @citizent6999
    @citizent6999 2 года назад

    It's a good watch, no doubt about it. I'm wondering if Citizen will use this movement in some of its already very accurate quartz watches. I'm quite excited about the future of lower-priced high-accuracy quartz watches.

  • @thastump
    @thastump 2 года назад +2

    I love the movements that Bulova make, but I wish they would put out less gaudy designs. Right now the Precisionist line is really hampering itself with middling cases and designs, holding world-beating movements, it's a real shame.

  • @ralexttm4368
    @ralexttm4368 2 года назад +1

    I've had a bad week and your videos have brightened it up. The real giveaway is this awesome content!

  • @ryannewby447
    @ryannewby447 2 года назад

    Great review. Need more sweep handed quartz. not sure why more are available on Ali express.

  • @nenmaster1650
    @nenmaster1650 2 года назад

    Ooh very nice, need a good quartz myself and this might be it.

  • @stevenstanley9979
    @stevenstanley9979 2 года назад +1

    Precisionist, quality quartz movement , accurate , smooth , very nice

  • @Peter-2704
    @Peter-2704 2 года назад

    Fascinating how they come up with these movements. That glide is almost perfectly smooth. Nice one Gary

  • @barryh1238
    @barryh1238 2 года назад

    Great channel! Love the reviews, keep them coming!