Bulova Men’s Watch (98B323)

A cushion case covered in crystals, in gold tone rather than steel, with a paved dial to match. The gold batons and gold hands are the only warm elements on an otherwise white surface, and they are what make the watch readable. Case and Wrist Presence Square-shouldered with rounded corners, the cushion shape covers more wrist than a round case of equal width. Stones cover the bezel and the case flanks, with a polished gold rim holding the crystal. The lugs are short and integrated, so the setting carries straight into the bracelet without a visible join. Dial and Legibility Fully paved, with a faint ring drawn around the centre section and the Bulova tuning fork above twelve. Applied gold batons sit over the stones at each hour, tapered and polished so they read as solid lines through the sparkle. Gold hands with pale luminous fill. A framed date window sits at six, black print on white, the single point of flat contrast on the dial. Movement and Functions Quartz. Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and the date. On a watch built for occasional wear, quartz means it will be right the next time you put it on rather than needing to be reset. Bracelet and Fit A gold-tone bracelet with stones set through its centre, closing on a folding clasp and sized by removing links. Set links weigh more than plain ones, so this wears heavier than its dimensions suggest; a properly sized bracelet keeps that weight on top of the wrist rather than letting it roll. Who This Watch Suits Somebody who wants a gold watch that reads across a room. It is unapologetic, and the plain date window at six is the only concession to restraint anywhere on it. Care and Maintenance Two things need looking after: the plating and the settings. Keep the watch dry, wipe the underside of the bracelet after wearing, and stay out of chlorinated water, which lifts plating at the edges. Brush dust from the settings rather than rinsing, and never use an ultrasonic bath – the vibration is what loosens stones. About the Brand Bulova has made watches since 1875. Its fully set models are built on the same cases and quartz calibres as the plain ones, so the watch under the stones is an ordinary working piece. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Bulova Reference 98B323 Case shape Cushion Case Gold-tone, crystal-set Dial Pave crystal Markers Applied gold batons Date Window at 6 Movement Quartz Bracelet Gold-tone, crystal-set Gender Men’s Warranty 24 months Buying With Confidence The watch carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty on the movement; the battery and normal wear fall outside it. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, travels on a tracked nationwide courier, and the Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to return an unworn watch in its original packaging.