Bulova Men’s Watch (98C109)

A rectangular gold-tone case with crystals down both long sides, and a dial that alternates plain silver with panels of pave. The pattern is laid out as a cross, which frames the two calendar apertures instead of leaving them stranded. Case and Wrist Presence The case runs lengthways up the arm, which is how a rectangle should sit. Stones are set in two rows along each side and continue into the bracelet, so from above the watch is a long bright band. The bezel is thin and gold-toned, and it separates the setting from the dial cleanly. Dial and Legibility Silver with a fine grain, broken by squared panels of pave above and below the centre. A gold Arabic 12 and 6 anchor the vertical axis, gold batons mark the rest, and a printed minute track with black dashes runs around the outside. That black printing is the only dark element on the dial and it does a lot of work: without it the whole face would be light on light. Movement and Functions Quartz multifunction. Two apertures with black surrounds sit either side of centre – the left one shows the day of the week, the right one the date – and a round register at six carries a 24-hour scale numbered in twos. The black frames around the apertures make them the most legible thing on the dial, which is unusual and useful. Bracelet and Fit A gold-tone bracelet in the same setting, on a folding clasp, sized by removing links. A rectangular case looks wrong if it sits crooked, so it is worth having the bracelet balanced properly rather than pulling links from one side only. Who This Watch Suits Someone who wants a shaped dress watch that still carries a calendar. The rectangle and the panelled pave give it a distinctly period feel that a round set watch does not have. Care and Maintenance Keep the plating dry and away from chlorine. Clean with a soft dry cloth and brush the settings gently, working outward. Set the day and date from the crown; do not run the hands backwards past midnight to correct them. Have the settings checked at each battery change. About the Brand Bulova has been building watches since 1875 and has made shaped cases since the Art Deco period. This reference carries that outline into the fully set part of the catalogue. Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Brand Bulova Reference 98C109 Case shape Rectangular Case Gold-tone, crystal-set Dial Silver with pave panels Markers Arabic 12 and 6 with gold batons Calendar Day and date apertures Register 24-hour 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.