It was hard to pass up the limited edition version of this watch. Didn't even know Bulova made this piece until reading an article in Hodinkee about collecting vintage Fifty Fathoms. A vintage FF is way above my pain tolerance for a vintage piece but found out Bulova put their prototype from the late 50's into production & I followed the bread crumbs. With it's history & honoring the original design, this is just a cool, vintage looking piece & everything about just works for me - so as I said, it was hard to pass this up & I'm glad I didn't. Bonus is it's also suitable for diving.
Great addition to my collection. The look is so original I see it's design cues in many so called "new" releases. I found a variety of 16 mil straps that work well. It's a joy to wear. Thanks Bulova!
The MIL-SHIPS is a really great retro diver. True to the original prototypes, the watch has a great 50s look. The watch is really well made, and the push-to-rotate bezel is a nice touch. I read some negative reviews of the narrow 16mm strap, but thay hasn't bothered me at all.
I bought this watch for the history, but was really surprised how much I enjoy wearing it. The strap feel and dimensions make for an incredibly comfortable wear. The domed crystal commands compliments and conversations.