Last year, Bulova resurrected the Sea Hunter, a “Devil Diver” produced by its sub-brand Caravelle in 1969.
At launch, I dubbed it the best dive watch on the market with a retail price below $500, and I stand by that assertion.
The watch is a faithful visual recreation of the 1969 original, with its fully marked black aluminum bezel, fauxtina lume, spade-shaped hour hand, Arabic numeral cardinal hour markers, oversized crown sans crown guards, and devilish “666 Feet” water-resistance rating on the matte-black dial all perfectly echoing vintage examples.
But since this is a modern watch, it’s made with modern materials. The case and tapering Oyster-style bracelet are in stainless steel. The box-shaped domed crystal is made of mineral glass. The clasp features a twin-twigger release and a folding safety latch. And that’s not all.
The crown and caseback both screw down. The bezel ratchets with 120 clicks. The bracelet has quick-release spring bars and solid end links. And the movement inside is a Miyota Caliber 8215 automatic with hacking, hand-winding, a quick-set date and a 42-hour power reserve.
