Bullet-Proof Simple Watch

This is a bullet-proof simple field watch. It does not have extra's like a month and date feature that you need a NASA scientist to help you set after you read the instruction manual and still can't figure it out. It simply tells time well. The numbers on the face are easy read in bed at 3:00 am. It keeps pretty good time and it is easy to set. While it is not a diver rated watch, I have found it is waterproof and I do not take it off when showering or swimming in the pool. Best of all, it is self-winding and requires no battery. Most waterproof battery operated watches that I have owned leak after the battery is replaced. For the price this watch is good value for the quality.

Great watch, may need aftermarket band

Good: The watch is awesome! Faithful recreation of the MIL-W-3818A, and part of sales go to a great cause. Could not be more happy with the watch! Bad: The band is too large for average wrists. Only fits 7 1/4" thru 9 1/4" wrists. My 6 7/8" wrist left the fit too sloppy, and resulted in premature wear of the leather reinforcement around the last hole after only two weeks. You will need an aftermarket replacement band if you have a small to medium sized wrist.

Classic Design

Classic design watch with cool history. The watch seems dirty and has an amazing look. Got this for a birthday present for my son, and like other reviews note the band is really designed for someone with giant wrists apparently. We have it on the last hole in the band and it's still a bit loose. They really should add another couple adjustment holes.

Nice quality watch-BUT no start up manual

I would have given the review 5 stars EXCEPT the was no set up up manual. There was was a pamphlet with a title set up instructions but, when you opened up pamphlet there were directions on where to find it on the website to download. DUH!!! JUST PUT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN PAMPHLET!!!!! When I open a watch box want to take out the watch and set it up and wear it at that moment NOT DOWNLOAD A PDF FILE!! The watch is just what I wanted. The watch looks even better than the image on the Bulova website. The crown is large and is very easy to grasp to change the time setting. It is comfortable on the wrist has a very classy appearance for a military style watch. The OD woven watch band is OK for those, like myself, who like the military look and has a comfortable feel. The appearance is so good that you could replace the band with a nice leather one and use it as a dress watch. Truly very nice piece of hardware.