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The precision of a Precisionist


WillFly

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I haven't worn my Bulova Precisionist for, probably, over a couple of years. It's been sat in a case, along with others of my collection, ticking gently away. Anyway, I thought I'd get it on the wrist today - what with the clocks going back an hour this weekend.

I took it out of the case and checked the time against the atomic clock - it was exactly, to the second, one hour fast. In other words, though not changed to compensate for changes in BST and back over two years or so, it had otherwise kept completely accurate time. The second hand is sweeping as smoothly as you would expect from a Precisionist.

I think that's pretty good, and also a tribute to the Bulova brand. This is one of a very few quartz watches that I own and, I have to say, it's a beauty.

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Aloha WilFly ,....That is a very clean looking watch . Very Nice .

  Like you , I haven't worn my presicionist in over a year , since I bought it . The Bracelet is so uncomfortable on the wrist and too thick and heavy that I was sorry I bought it . At that time I didn't know the reputation for the accuracy of The precisionist and that Bulova had developed an advanced improved quartz mechanism that is accurate to + _ 10 sec. a year , and with that it has a smooth second hand action .

 About a month ago I saw one with a black canvas Nato strap and all of a sudden , I liked the look and the watch .  I went ahead and ordered a carbon fiber band with contrast stitching to  match the second hand .

 

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I like both watches, but tend to favor the clean lines and "smoother" design of Will's. However, I recently acquired one that looks similar to Luis's and I'm very happy with it too...Bulova Precisionist, what's not to like!! :)

Cheers,

Bob

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Hello Will,

I liked this watch back in 2014 when you first posted it.  I was tempted then as it was just before Christmas but did not succumb.  However, on reflection it is a Bulova and as I have a soft spot for the brand and I do not actually have a new Bulova so I have asked for one for Christmas and it is on the way.  It is the Claremont version 96B127.  I will not be permitted to lay eyes or fingers on it until the day but it is certainly something to look forward to.

I never thought that I would pay as much for a Quartz movement watch (£126) but I have to say the general appearance, especially with the beautifully curved glass and the timekeeping mean it will sit well with my other Bulovas.  It will be funny getting a Bulova that I don't actually have to fix before wearing it.

Cheers,

Vic

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Aloha Vich ,  We havent messaged since I first got into Accutrons a while back .

Nice choice on your Christmas present . I was curious what this watch looked like . I saw these on Amazon going for 200 British Pounds . Now I'm curious which other Bulova's you have .

Don't forget to look surprised when you open your present ....Regards , Louis

 

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Well done, Vic - I'm sure you'll really enjoy the watch. Like you, I'm not a huge quartz fan, but I couldn't resist the look of this one - which I bought from a fellow member of the Watch Forum UK at a very good price.

Cheers,

Will

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