I've said it for years. "If Bulova makes a Precisionist that doesn't look like a dog's breakfast (and isn't the size of a saucer) I'll buy one." Good job Bulova!
Very cool movement in this one! Finally a watch with this movement that isn’t an over-designed 55mm monstrosity. In a way it’s like a budget spring drive 😂
Bulova is all over the place, some outstanding models and some crazy looking ones. I have three Bulovas. A clean dress watch, a Chronograph and a Precisiononist with a curved glass
This Jetstar and the Lunar Pilot are tops on my list of quartz watches. The ticking hands of a quartz don’t bother me THAT much, but I LOVE the smooth sweep on a mechanical. My Citizen Garrison is one of my favorites. I’m glad Bulova is leaning into their back catalog.
I love the Lunar Pilot white/blue dial but didn't want to spend that much money on that particular watch, I found the Accurist 7410 alternative, £80... Might he worth a look for Lunar Pilot fans?
The precisionist movement is amazing (gain or lose maximum 1 minute in a full year). I prefer an uncomplicated more simple look, so I don't go for some of the more modern Bulovas. I own and recommend the Bulova Lunar Pilot.
The Bulova movement model number for this watch (96K112) is 'NM50'. There is a similarly named calibre 'NM50-Y8Z', but it's not immediately clear if these are identical.
Call me crazy but I love the single second tick of quartz movements. Only thing for me is the second hand and indicies must align! That said this is a great review - Thanks!
I have 3 Bulovas: Bulova Automatic 97A136 (Aerojet) Bulova Wilton GMT 97B210 Bulova Precisionist 96b158 I love all of them, although the came wayyyy unadjusted. About 80s/day. But all of them are gorgeous.
Finally, a high beat quartz from Bulova in a reasonably sized case. Not a big fan of the current dial colors, but if they released one with a blue or green dial and white indices I’d be all over it.
@varanid9 I am the same way about gold cases except I dislike them for their rubbing through. Being old enough to have actually bought "gold" watches in the seventies and have this happen I am hesitant to buy any non steel watches, although maybe the new tech finishes hold up better?
The only quartz watches I own are the Jet Star and Lunar Pilot because they are so accurate. BTW, my special edition came with a small desk clock that matches my silver face Jet Star and my spring bar didn't break😁
All colours looked good, prefer the blue but my god not normally a gold watch lover but this one looked fantastic esp with the dial colours and leather strap. I used to own a original Bulova tuning fork and so regretted doing a swap with a orient bambino
@@profound369You have to pry the case-back off and then press it back on. Can be quite difficult w/o the proper tools. Screw back case would be superior and add water resistance.
I have always wondered why quartz sweeps were not done this way given they can adjust the ticking in powers of two. I LOVE THAT SWEEP. And for once I think I love all the colors even that mustard/gold/brown you are lamenting not purchasing. I really wish Shimano had not just released a mechanical 12 speed 105 because I love this watch and will have to choose between new bike guts or super cool and accurate 70s hotness.
@@slyfondle1885 As Jody spoke to. Yes, it does. I can’t speak for you. But for me, the tradeoff is not just worth it but WELL worth it. When 99.999% of watch wearers are holding a cell phone most of the time, a watch is JEWELERY. So making it look better with a crazy cool sweep rate but I have to switch the battery every 24 months , which for most folks is EASY. I’ll buy that trade off 7 days a week and twice on Sunday.
Thanks for this episode. Initially I really liked the limited edition too, but as the video continued, the gold one grew on me and I think it would be my choice. I have a couple Bulova's, one with this movement and yes the battery life is a bit under 2 years. My other one is a 1951 tank style hand wind that looks great but doesn't really keep time.
I think if Bulova keeps doing what they are doing with their special editions they are going to get back to their reputation and status as a super respectable watch brand I felt like they lost their way in the early 2000s
This looks amazing! I’v been silently begging Bulova to release this movement in a good looking watch and they finally have 🎉🎉. I would have preferred 38mm and maybe a little thinner but beggars can’t be choosers I suppose.
You are no beggar. You're a paying consumer! I agree, a little smaller, thinner case and better lume would be preferable. I still love these, especially the sweeping seconds🎉
I have the limited edition silver edition too and it is a stunner, I do get a bit intoxicated by how smooth the sweep second hand is, as I don't own a Grand Seiko Spring Drive (yet), it's the smoothest sweep I own.
About the lume. Just to check how well it works, I charged mine up before going to bed, and around 8 hours later in the dark I could still read the time. Mine works good enough for me. Its a very nice watch. The size is great. I also like the size of the date window. Some of the movements just make the date too small, but the date here is a good size.
It's almost a shame that Bulova don't make tuning fork movements any more, considering they still use them on the branding/logo. Sure, they're technically obsolescent but it would give Bulova some market differentiation. Especially after they spun off Accutron with their Electro-Static technology into their own brand... This could just be my own bias from owning a vintage tuning fork movement and loving it though!
Great video Jody 👍. The re releases look great! Great to see Bulova not just going Richard Mille 😂😂. I was lucky enough to pick up 1966 Accutron in working condition cheap. The 360 hz sweep is silky smooth, although the Grand Seiko spring drive is even smoother apparently?? Cheers 😊
Haven’t bought a watch for 2 months because there was was simply nothing out there for me until this one caught my eye. Managed to pick up the Limited Edition for a reasonable price £426 to join my Lunar Pilot. Cannot wait for its arrival. Thanks Jody.
I really think Bulova doesn't utilize these Precisionist movements enough. Especially in watches like this. These are great. Not sure which color I like the most.
Cannot believe that I missed this review from you Jody. I’ve just received the limited edition which is even better looking in the flesh. No issues with the pins when re-sizing fortunately. Thanks!
Love the 1st one, the silver red and blue! But, my eye is leaning towards the gold watch with that nice brown and yellow strap. That's probably my favorite! Long live the 70's...
I own three Precisionists. That's two Claremont and one Langford. Love them all. Wearing the Langford on and off (say about three weeks total) lost only ~6 seconds during a year-long trial. In this instance more accurate than the Seiko Spring Drive on paper (10 sec/yr) and approaching the Citizens T100 movement (1 sec/yr) and nowhere near the cost cost of either. I may need a 4th Precisionist; the Jetstar. Last word: hypnotic sweep at Bulova prices!!!
I absolutely love my Bulova Precisionist watch. The finishing is top notch and there is nothing close to the smooth second-hand sweep unless you drop $5K on a spring drive Grand Seiko.
Another great video Jody! I've been seriously tempted by the Merlot dial (sounds fancier than "red" 😂) since I saw it launch. Love everything about the Precisionist movement and now that it's in a more wearable and beautifully-styled package, it's only a matter of time before I'll pick one up.
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Always superlative videos. We thank You from Argentina to watch your channel. Wish 250% inflation a year it is only for rich people to Buy them. I collected watches for 60 years. Gracias.
I will definitely pick up a Jetstar some time this year. I just bought 2 Bulova Surveyors with Precisionist movements (black dial and blue dial) and I'm hooked.
Reminds me of the Electric school clock when I was a kid, just gently rotated with no hesitation. I like the one with the red hands and the brown dial, expensive for quartz but at least its a bit different.
I was looking at these a few days ago and decided that i would be very tempted by the brown and gold one, because it is very 70s looking, my first ever digital watch was a brown and gold Timex LCD bought for me in the 70s when i was about 12 or 13. I like the idea of a quartz movement with a sweeping second hand like this, if I feel like getting myself another watch soon, this could be it.
agree that the B is all over the horological map but i have an orange devil diver, the 43mm lunar pilot and best of all the mil-ships diver and seriously they get as much wrist time as the higher end swiss items in my collection. i love 'em!!
Ooh, I love that bracelet's design! Also, being a fan of 70s design school I like all of the watch variants. They should have a 100 m WR though, I mean is this a real problem these days? It's not like it is a strictly "dress" watch, either... To me, 200 m WR should be currently a standard for affordable divers (and G-Shocks), while 100 m is a norm for a "semi-dressy", sports watches. I can accept 30 m - 50 m WR only on those fragile, blingy dress watches, which are supposed to be worn only on special occasions. Funny thing is, I was born in '77, but it's not like I'm specifically after designs from that period. It's just whenever I see something I really like (a car, a watch, a radio, even a desk lamp or something) it only later turns out, that it's a design from 70s... Weird coincidence. So naturally I'm into these more conservative of Bulova's models, though you can still find some newer designs, which are quite OK. For example model Modern Millenia Ceramic, especially the black one with subdial, is partially skeletonized (and I'm not a big fan of these), but in my opinion it's still not overengineered, like some other of their newer watches, and it looks very decent. While I always liked chronographs and I'm OK with busy dials, I don't like when they are OVERLY busy, which is why I don't like much of Bulova's newer models. I think Lunar Pilot has just right proportions of everything, anything more starts looking a bit tacky. Also the Computrons D-Cave are a bit "meh" for me. Not bad or anything, but not really exciting, either. Personally, I prefer the "old" ones, namely the classic, golden one with red LEDs, and the silver with blue LEDs. Some of the Curve designs are pretty nice, too (though not all of them). For my personal collection, I'm definitely going with Lunar Pilot, or one of other, more "classic" Precisionists.
Jody. Cracking review as always and a great looking watch, a bit shiny for my taste but if pushed I'd go for the 3rd one in your lineup with the gold hands. Just a quick note on the yellow dial version. I noticed some brown spots in your macro shots at 5:18, 5:52 and 8:30 and wondered if it was marks on the crystal but it looks more like marks on the dial?
Why not get rid of the sloping 8 figure or infinity sign and rep[lace it with the Tuning Fork and straighten up the 262 khz. Place the 262 on top and the khz under the 262 ?
The Precisionist and Spring Drive quartz movements continue to threaten mechanical automatic movements like when quartz first came out and caused the original crisis. Great video Jody and beautiful watches. The limited edition red, white and blue is my favorite. 😊 🇺🇸🇦🇺
6:18 - - I have the case design with the 3-hand movement you don't care for: 98B180 Precisionist UHF. The original battery lasted 5+ years before having to replace it 2 years ago. ⌚😎🤙
FINALLY! A 40mm. Precisionist! I'm interested, but I'm only 'Jomashop' interested. I'll check back in a year on these ones though. I sure do wish they'd shrink the 'Lunar Pilot' down to 40 mm.
Hey, I think you made a great color choice, Jody. I love something with a bit of blue. But I‘d also go for the brown. I love its nostalgic vibe. Tell you what… if you decide to get the brown would you consider selling me the silver?
The Awake Nasa watch is limited Jody and I think it should have been single tick Quartz instead of auto, I mean it has a countdown timer and the second hand glides over it .......
I have the limited silver dial one on they way. Probably size the bracelet, then wear it on the leather strap. Think it looks better. Kind of excited about that quartz movement. Very cool! Thanks for the great review.
This is a really great looking watch despite the mediocre 50 meters of water resistance and not so good lume. The red version is the one I really want but 600 USD is a lot for a quartz watch. I would really love to see one in person but it doesn't seem like any retailers have them in store.
I have 3 precisionist watches and you are right about the accuracy and battery life. I do love the sweeping second hand and it's grab and go nature. Been waiting for new models and this one looks good, but too pricey for what you're getting. Keep trying Bulova.
You are correct. Bulova has a split personality. One makes hot garbage mall watches and the other makes beautiful pieces that resemble those released during their golden age. These were definitely the latter. This is the Bulova I root for.
Hello Jody and thank you for another great review. The thing is I noticed lately that Bulova is being Citilova more and more... Anyway they all are still cute and curious too. Saludos!
Thanks for the battery info. My Accutron II has stopped. I think I've worn it twice! Four screws on the back, so I thought I'd ask about battery before I risked scratching it. Onto the Bulova site, asked about the battery type giving the model and movement type, was asked the reference number for the watch and was then told it would have to come back for inspection. That was from Citizen who own Bulova. Btw I've also seen that sort of battery in a Casio Edifice watch.
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I've said it for years. "If Bulova makes a Precisionist that doesn't look like a dog's breakfast (and isn't the size of a saucer) I'll buy one." Good job Bulova!
This. I'd own a Precisionist if they made one with 100m WR, screw-down crown, and they weren't thicker than a stack of pancakes.
$700? Maximum 300 nobody's going to buy this for 700 bucks
@@glennbeadshaw727I’m sure they’ll be going for $400 on eBay in a few months
I agree the precisionist movement is such a waste opportunity from Bulova they need to go back to the drawing board and make some great designs.
@@agprime yep it's a great-looking watch with an interesting movement but it's simply not worth $700 I can buy Seiko 5 for 300 bucks
Very cool movement in this one! Finally a watch with this movement that isn’t an over-designed 55mm monstrosity. In a way it’s like a budget spring drive 😂
Bulova is all over the place, some outstanding models and some crazy looking ones.
I have three Bulovas. A clean dress watch, a Chronograph and a Precisiononist with a curved glass
This Jetstar and the Lunar Pilot are tops on my list of quartz watches. The ticking hands of a quartz don’t bother me THAT much, but I LOVE the smooth sweep on a mechanical. My Citizen Garrison is one of my favorites.
I’m glad Bulova is leaning into their back catalog.
I love the Lunar Pilot white/blue dial but didn't want to spend that much money on that particular watch, I found the Accurist 7410 alternative, £80... Might he worth a look for Lunar Pilot fans?
It’s not the ticking hands that bother me, it’s when they don’t line up with the seconds track that drives me nuts.
Ordered the Red today, good on you mate... Aloha
The precisionist movement is amazing (gain or lose maximum 1 minute in a full year). I prefer an uncomplicated more simple look, so I don't go for some of the more modern Bulovas. I own and recommend the Bulova Lunar Pilot.
Bulova’s tuning fork movement are amazing…they should bring that back….this movement is as close as it gets…..almost as smooth as Spring Drive..
The Bulova movement model number for this watch (96K112) is 'NM50'. There is a similarly named calibre 'NM50-Y8Z', but it's not immediately clear if these are identical.
Call me crazy but I love the single second tick of quartz movements. Only thing for me is the second hand and indicies must align! That said this is a great review - Thanks!
Citizen quartz seem to make it their mission in life to get the second hand right on the mark.
I have 3 Bulovas:
Bulova Automatic 97A136 (Aerojet)
Bulova Wilton GMT 97B210
Bulova Precisionist 96b158
I love all of them, although the came wayyyy unadjusted. About 80s/day.
But all of them are gorgeous.
I wish Bulova would use this movement in more watches. I think it’s the most underrated aspect of Bulova.
Bulova will release a Marine Star series with this movement. There is a watchchris video about it.
Finally, a high beat quartz from Bulova in a reasonably sized case. Not a big fan of the current dial colors, but if they released one with a blue or green dial and white indices I’d be all over it.
I love the gold dial but not the gold colored case. I love red dials but find them often too loud, but this one, rather wine colored, is more subdued.
@varanid9 I am the same way about gold cases except I dislike them for their rubbing through. Being old enough to have actually bought "gold" watches in the seventies and have this happen I am hesitant to buy any non steel watches, although maybe the new tech finishes hold up better?
It's $400 more than I would pay for this kind of watch
Our hearts beat together on this one brother. Still this is a very tempting watch!
@@varanid9 I bought the red dial one, and it is a really nice burgundy colour. Not overly fussed on the bracelet though.
Jody you're killing me 😂 I just bought the lunar pilot 50th anniversary and now you post this
The only quartz watches I own are the Jet Star and Lunar Pilot because they are so accurate. BTW, my special edition came with a small desk clock that matches my silver face Jet Star and my spring bar didn't break😁
who did you buy from that gives bonus?
I‘ve got the red version. I don’t quite know how Bulova did the trick but they managed to get red on red perfectly legible.
Nice looking watches. I think you did right with the “limited” edition, as it looks the best. Thanks for the incredible content!
All colours looked good, prefer the blue but my god not normally a gold watch lover but this one looked fantastic esp with the dial colours and leather strap. I used to own a original Bulova tuning fork and so regretted doing a swap with a orient bambino
Very cool watch, that 70's everyday vibe reminds me of the Rado Sea Horse.....
The problem I've had with these smooth sweep Bulovas is the battery lasts 12 months and its a snap case.
Whats a snap casw
@@profound369You have to pry the case-back off and then press it back on. Can be quite difficult w/o the proper tools. Screw back case would be superior and add water resistance.
This model has a screw case back not snap on.
I have always wondered why quartz sweeps were not done this way given they can adjust the ticking in powers of two. I LOVE THAT SWEEP. And for once I think I love all the colors even that mustard/gold/brown you are lamenting not purchasing. I really wish Shimano had not just released a mechanical 12 speed 105 because I love this watch and will have to choose between new bike guts or super cool and accurate 70s hotness.
Doubling the tick frequency halves the battery life.
@@slyfondle1885 As Jody spoke to. Yes, it does. I can’t speak for you. But for me, the tradeoff is not just worth it but WELL worth it.
When 99.999% of watch wearers are holding a cell phone most of the time, a watch is JEWELERY. So making it look better with a crazy cool sweep rate but I have to switch the battery every 24 months , which for most folks is EASY. I’ll buy that trade off 7 days a week and twice on Sunday.
@@slyfondle1885 Make it solar. Bulova is owned by Citizen who make loads of solar powered watches.
Would be great with addition of solar cell.
Shimano should make watches... it kinda makes sense.
Just picked up the red dial and I’m absolutely mesmerized. Definitely a unique piece & movement with very interesting history!
Ah my next bulova, glad to see someone review it! Been after a wearable precisionist for awhile now.
I love the gold tone mustard and brown watch. I had a similar styled watch like that in the late 70s and loved it.
Thanks for this episode. Initially I really liked the limited edition too, but as the video continued, the gold one grew on me and I think it would be my choice. I have a couple Bulova's, one with this movement and yes the battery life is a bit under 2 years. My other one is a 1951 tank style hand wind that looks great but doesn't really keep time.
That limited edition version is gorgeous! I might need to look for one myself.
I think if Bulova keeps doing what they are doing with their special editions they are going to get back to their reputation and status as a super respectable watch brand I felt like they lost their way in the early 2000s
This looks amazing! I’v been silently begging Bulova to release this movement in a good looking watch and they finally have 🎉🎉. I would have preferred 38mm and maybe a little thinner but beggars can’t be choosers I suppose.
You are no beggar. You're a paying consumer! I agree, a little smaller, thinner case and better lume would be preferable. I still love these, especially the sweeping seconds🎉
I'm surprised they haven't done remakes of some Accutron designs with this movement. The sweeping second hand would be perfect!
Accutron being spun off in to its own company probably complicates that
I have the limited edition silver edition too and it is a stunner, I do get a bit intoxicated by how smooth the sweep second hand is, as I don't own a Grand Seiko Spring Drive (yet), it's the smoothest sweep I own.
Why is it when I think my affordable collection is complete.... Jody pops along and reminds me the percisionist exists
About the lume. Just to check how well it works, I charged mine up before going to bed, and around 8 hours later in the dark I could still read the time. Mine works good enough for me. Its a very nice watch. The size is great. I also like the size of the date window. Some of the movements just make the date too small, but the date here is a good size.
40mm, this might be one of the smallest Precisionist I've encountered. Definitely intriguing.
Love the reliability. Get my weekend coffee and there is always my watch review to look at while drinking it.
I really like these! I find myself in the same dilemma- 70’s yellow and brown or blue and red Evel Knievel stunt racing colors??? Either way you win:)
It's almost a shame that Bulova don't make tuning fork movements any more, considering they still use them on the branding/logo. Sure, they're technically obsolescent but it would give Bulova some market differentiation.
Especially after they spun off Accutron with their Electro-Static technology into their own brand...
This could just be my own bias from owning a vintage tuning fork movement and loving it though!
They should. There's a lot of "tuning fork" lovers that would buy a brand new one. Like me
I think you picked the right dial Jody. It's the one I'd go for myself, but the others are pretty good too!.
Feels like solar would be a no-brainer for something like this.
If it CAN be done, it definitely SHOULD be done. They would be perfect.
It's too power hungry for a solar movement. Eco-Drive can't charge this enough to matter. Maybe one day.
I really am looking forward to getting the red wine dial one. I really like the gold one as well but overall I stay away for gold watches.
Great video Jody 👍. The re releases look great! Great to see Bulova not just going Richard Mille 😂😂. I was lucky enough to pick up 1966 Accutron in working condition cheap. The 360 hz sweep is silky smooth, although the Grand Seiko spring drive is even smoother apparently?? Cheers 😊
That burgundy dial is beautiful. Thanks for making this video, mate.
Haven’t bought a watch for 2 months because there was was simply nothing out there for me until this one caught my eye. Managed to pick up the Limited Edition for a reasonable price £426 to join my Lunar Pilot. Cannot wait for its arrival. Thanks Jody.
I really think Bulova doesn't utilize these Precisionist movements enough. Especially in watches like this. These are great. Not sure which color I like the most.
Thanks for doing this review. I've been looking forward to this one. However not sure it justifies the price tag.
Cannot believe that I missed this review from you Jody. I’ve just received the limited edition which is even better looking in the flesh. No issues with the pins when re-sizing fortunately. Thanks!
Gold mustard with brown rally strap looks stunning. Should have had bronze case to go with it !!!
Imagine if it was solar, that would be awesome.
Yes, that would be amazing.
I wonder if the power input cannot keep up with the power being used.
Love the 1st one, the silver red and blue! But, my eye is leaning towards the gold watch with that nice brown and yellow strap. That's probably my favorite! Long live the 70's...
I own three Precisionists. That's two Claremont and one Langford. Love them all. Wearing the Langford on and off (say about three weeks total) lost only ~6 seconds during a year-long trial. In this instance more accurate than the Seiko Spring Drive on paper (10 sec/yr) and approaching the Citizens T100 movement (1 sec/yr) and nowhere near the cost cost of either. I may need a 4th Precisionist; the Jetstar. Last word: hypnotic sweep at Bulova prices!!!
I absolutely love my Bulova Precisionist watch. The finishing is top notch and there is nothing close to the smooth second-hand sweep unless you drop $5K on a spring drive Grand Seiko.
I bought the limited edition version myself…Bulova got this one right…it’s 🔥🔥
That mustard gold and brown is just ❤❤❤.Great review as always!
I'm very taken with that silver limited edition version. The gold/brown reminds me of 70's carpets that are best forgotten.
l still have that carpet,very chic.
Very nice. I'm getting a strong 70s Zenith Defy vibe from this. And it's not a bad thing.
Another great video Jody! I've been seriously tempted by the Merlot dial (sounds fancier than "red" 😂) since I saw it launch. Love everything about the Precisionist movement and now that it's in a more wearable and beautifully-styled package, it's only a matter of time before I'll pick one up.
Always superlative videos. We thank You from Argentina to watch your channel. Wish 250% inflation a year it is only for rich people to Buy them. I collected watches for 60 years. Gracias.
I will definitely pick up a Jetstar some time this year. I just bought 2 Bulova Surveyors with Precisionist movements (black dial and blue dial) and I'm hooked.
Reminds me of the Electric school clock when I was a kid, just gently rotated with no hesitation. I like the one with the red hands and the brown dial, expensive for quartz but at least its a bit different.
The 96B415 (#3 in that shot of all the styles) is the winner for me. Reminds me of many 1970s black/dark grey dials with golden indices and hands.
I was looking at these a few days ago and decided that i would be very tempted by the brown and gold one, because it is very 70s looking, my first ever digital watch was a brown and gold Timex LCD bought for me in the 70s when i was about 12 or 13. I like the idea of a quartz movement with a sweeping second hand like this, if I feel like getting myself another watch soon, this could be it.
agree that the B is all over the horological map but i have an orange devil diver, the 43mm lunar pilot and best of all the mil-ships diver and seriously they get as much wrist time as the higher end swiss items in my collection. i love 'em!!
Ooh, I love that bracelet's design! Also, being a fan of 70s design school I like all of the watch variants. They should have a 100 m WR though, I mean is this a real problem these days? It's not like it is a strictly "dress" watch, either... To me, 200 m WR should be currently a standard for affordable divers (and G-Shocks), while 100 m is a norm for a "semi-dressy", sports watches. I can accept 30 m - 50 m WR only on those fragile, blingy dress watches, which are supposed to be worn only on special occasions.
Funny thing is, I was born in '77, but it's not like I'm specifically after designs from that period. It's just whenever I see something I really like (a car, a watch, a radio, even a desk lamp or something) it only later turns out, that it's a design from 70s... Weird coincidence.
So naturally I'm into these more conservative of Bulova's models, though you can still find some newer designs, which are quite OK. For example model Modern Millenia Ceramic, especially the black one with subdial, is partially skeletonized (and I'm not a big fan of these), but in my opinion it's still not overengineered, like some other of their newer watches, and it looks very decent.
While I always liked chronographs and I'm OK with busy dials, I don't like when they are OVERLY busy, which is why I don't like much of Bulova's newer models. I think Lunar Pilot has just right proportions of everything,
anything more starts looking a bit tacky.
Also the Computrons D-Cave are a bit "meh" for me. Not bad or anything, but not really exciting, either. Personally, I prefer the "old" ones, namely the classic, golden one with red LEDs, and the silver with blue LEDs.
Some of the Curve designs are pretty nice, too (though not all of them). For my personal collection, I'm definitely going with Lunar Pilot, or one of other, more "classic" Precisionists.
Very cool, I do wish they made them with solar charging.
Jody. Cracking review as always and a great looking watch, a bit shiny for my taste but if pushed I'd go for the 3rd one in your lineup with the gold hands. Just a quick note on the yellow dial version. I noticed some brown spots in your macro shots at 5:18, 5:52 and 8:30 and wondered if it was marks on the crystal but it looks more like marks on the dial?
The Red and Blue is beautiful. I have a SpaceView (circa '70) and Precisionist from 2016 96B184 (?) and I love the Sweep of the second hand!!
So many good colours can't choose my fave, love these. I think maybe the black one with gold
I just purchased the silver dial Limited Ed. The blue strap with red stitching was it for me too. I can't wait for it to arrive.
Both the limited and gold/brown are solid choices but leaning towards the limited on the leather strap 😁
Jody I’m beyond stunned you didn’t go for the gold version! Mind blown! 😂
Why not get rid of the sloping 8 figure or infinity sign and rep[lace it with the Tuning Fork and straighten up the 262 khz. Place the 262 on top and the khz under the 262 ?
Probably because the precisionist movement's logo is the infinity symbol, and it's not a tuning fork movement?
The Precisionist and Spring Drive quartz movements continue to threaten mechanical automatic movements like when quartz first came out and caused the original crisis. Great video Jody and beautiful watches. The limited edition red, white and blue is my favorite. 😊 🇺🇸🇦🇺
Very nice. I like the one you picked.
6:18 - - I have the case design with the 3-hand movement you don't care for: 98B180 Precisionist UHF. The original battery lasted 5+ years before having to replace it 2 years ago. ⌚😎🤙
this watch is so beautiful, I wish they hadn't put the 262 kHz thing on the bottom. Could have just left it at Precisionist.
FINALLY! A 40mm. Precisionist! I'm interested, but I'm only 'Jomashop' interested. I'll check back in a year on these ones though. I sure do wish they'd shrink the 'Lunar Pilot' down to 40 mm.
Hey, I think you made a great color choice, Jody. I love something with a bit of blue. But I‘d also go for the brown. I love its nostalgic vibe. Tell you what… if you decide to get the brown would you consider selling me the silver?
Definitely no bad color combination here, but I like the limited one you got. That’s a stunning watch! Thanks for the great review as always.
Love when a brand has a great back catalogue and uses it wisely as well 😁👍🏽
The limited edition is definitely my pick. Nice review!
The mustard gold and brown nails the '70s style. If I was looking for that retro vibe, it would be the one.
Mustard and brown has my heart..
you might wanna see a doctor about that
I have a weakness for these 262hz watches, they look amazing, i'll surely save up for one of these when i can.
Thank you for the video
The Awake Nasa watch is limited Jody and I think it should have been single tick Quartz instead of auto, I mean it has a countdown timer and the second hand glides over it .......
Hey Jody, awesome review!! Just bought myself the black and gold one 96b415 on black friday sale :D
Die hole ich mir, der Sekundenzeiger ist fast wie bei der Grand Seiko Springdrive ❤
I have the limited silver dial one on they way. Probably size the bracelet, then wear it on the leather strap. Think it looks better. Kind of excited about that quartz movement. Very cool!
Thanks for the great review.
I have the gold one. It is a great change-of-pace piece for me.
I want them all. I graduated high school in 1972 so I can appreciate the style.
Great looking watch reminds me of their Accutrons
This is a really great looking watch despite the mediocre 50 meters of water resistance and not so good lume. The red version is the one I really want but 600 USD is a lot for a quartz watch. I would really love to see one in person but it doesn't seem like any retailers have them in store.
The brown strap with the yellow stitching would have gone nicely with my Doc Martin’s back in the day…
We Need a slo mo video to verify the 16 ticks per second. Great coverage. I prefer the ETA 2836-2.
But more affordable than the spring drive. I love the colors too!
Commenting before I watch, I fell in love with the brown one when I saw it in person, and I'd be very surprised if you didn't as well.
Picked up the Merlot dial on sale. I really like the watch but wonder why they went with a white sweeping seconds hand instead of brushed silver...
I have 3 precisionist watches and you are right about the accuracy and battery life. I do love the sweeping second hand and it's grab and go nature. Been waiting for new models and this one looks good, but too pricey for what you're getting. Keep trying Bulova.
You are correct. Bulova has a split personality. One makes hot garbage mall watches and the other makes beautiful pieces that resemble those released during their golden age. These were definitely the latter. This is the Bulova I root for.
Hello Jody and thank you for another great review.
The thing is I noticed lately that Bulova is being Citilova more and more...
Anyway they all are still cute and curious too.
Saludos!
FINALLY A GOOD LOOKING PRECISIONIST RUN WATCH!
As always another great video. Yes I think the mustard colored dial would be the one.
Thanks for the battery info. My Accutron II has stopped. I think I've worn it twice! Four screws on the back, so I thought I'd ask about battery before I risked scratching it. Onto the Bulova site, asked about the battery type giving the model and movement type, was asked the reference number for the watch and was then told it would have to come back for inspection. That was from Citizen who own Bulova. Btw I've also seen that sort of battery in a Casio Edifice watch.
Great now I have to add a 1970s style gold watch to my collection, thanks again JOMW!