This is a fantastic watch. I love the smooth sweep of the second hand. I also love the accuracy. The red dial looks great and the bracelet is comfortable. I am so happy I bought this watch.
Fits great on the wrist, and the dial is an amazing burgundy that looks much better in person than in the product photos. Also the sweeping seconds looks much nicer than the “ticking” seconds on all other quartz watches.
Fantastic execution on an archive release, while incorporating a modern with the precisionist movement. The red is so red.
Fantastic execution on an archive release, while incorporating a modern with the precisionist movement. The red is so red.
Fantastic execution on an archive release, while incorporating a modern with the precisionist movement. The red is so red.
This watch looks great on the wrist. The case size fits nicely, and it's great that the bracelet has built in quick release metal straps. The deployant is easy and firm, and the deep purple maroon color looks great.
I just received the Red Jet Star in the mail today. Right out of the box, the watch is quite stunning. The sunburst dial is hypnotic in optimal lighting. The bracelet is very comfortable and a fingerprint magnet - but that is the price you pay for the flash. I am looking forward to keeping this on my wrist for the next few months. Definitely a daily driver for the proper setting. Would make an excellent gift to anyone who wears a watch.
I recently purchased this watch from a local dealer. The dial looks so much better in real life then in the stock pictures. It has a lot of heft to the watch, however the sizing of the case and the unique square H bracelet really impress me. The red hues remind me of the Mazda Soul Red Crystal paint as the color changes upon the angle of the light hitting it. I love the smooth second hand sweep and while I realize that the battery may need to be changed every 2 to 3 years the screw down case back and quick release band should make it an easy effort. Major negatives is that it does attract fingerprints easily and while it is domed there is still quite a bit of reflective glare from the sapphire crystal. An antiglare coating would have been appreciated. Beautiful watch overall, I love mine!
I recently purchased this watch from a local dealer. The dial looks so much better in real life then in the stock pictures. It has a lot of heft to the watch, however the sizing of the case and the unique square H bracelet really impress me. The red hues remind me of the Mazda Soul Red Crystal paint as the color changes upon the angle of the light hitting it. I love the smooth second hand sweep and while I realize that the battery may need to be changed every 2 to 3 years the screw down case back and quick release band should make it an easy effort. Major negatives is that it does attract fingerprints easily and while it is domed there is still quite a bit of reflective glare from the sapphire crystal. An antiglare coating would have been appreciated. Beautiful watch overall, I love mine!
I purchased this watch for the smooth sweep of second hand and the incredibly accurate time. It hits it out of the park in both these parameters and the red wine color dial is exactly the right color
Excellently styled, can fit a multitude of wrist sizes, highly accurate with low maintenance quartz movement. The movement mimics the second hand of a high-beat mechanical movement. Fair price for what the watch is.
I purchased my Jet Star directly bbbthe crimson red dial and it is amazing! The case and bracelet look and feel cheap. The highly polished parts of the case and bracelet look like fake plastic chrome. Bulova needs to take a page from Seiko and Citizen on their fit, finish and bracelets. I am being generous in rating this watch 2 stars. The only reason for 2 stars are the dial and movement. Everything else is a 1 star rating. Would I buy this watch again? Probably not!
As I mentioned in a previous review, I purchased 2 Jet Stars: red dial and gold-tone dial. The red dial Jet Star has a comfortable steel bracelet and I really like the deployant clasp. The dial contrasts (dark red face with black chapter and silver and red hands) make it easy to read and add quiet elegance to the watch. The machining of the stainless steel case is superb. The HPQ is an accurate and precise movement.
I had this ordered through another online store that had it a bit less expensive but after a month of being told that it was on back order and after fighting with them to cancel my order and as of this writing still waiting for my refund. I contacted Bulova and they said that the watch was in stock. I promptly ordered it on Bulova.com and yes, it cost me a bit more but when I got it in my hands, it was definitely worth it! The case and dial are absolutely stunning and the braclet is beautiful. The photos don't do it justice and the pics are stunning. For the price, you need this red stunner in your collection.
Bulova Response
My Jet Star (Red) is a beautiful watch that has a fanatic dial and a wonderful sweep to the second hand. I would recommend this watch to my friends and you.
I was coming in to write a review of this watch, and was kinda stunned to see it not available via the website, a "Notify me when available" message? How extraordinary. But it makes sense, this is a pretty stunning watch. I received mine as a 50th birthday gift, on it's 50's birthday reveal. The watch isn't a 1:1 recreation of the original, (which I also have) but that's OK. The precisionist movement is pretty cool. I like the grab-n-go appeal of the movement, I don't need to remember how to set the date each time, or make sure the time is correct. The watch wears well with the bracelet, it's comfortable and classy, but also looks great on a maroon strap. I have a couple different options, I really like a seat belt style, as it highlights the sun ray finish of the dial. I thihnk it's a casual/dressy piece. the merlot dial color makes it less formal, but a nice pop of color when wearing a suit or something outside jeans and a t-shirt. But it works just as well there.
Watch arrived in a few days after placing order. Bulova resized it before shipping which is nice. Smallest sizing available was 6 1/2 when placing order but got word that 6 3/4 is the smallest due to design of this model. Excellent customer service and communication from Bulova.