Smoother Than A Rolex! The '16 Tick' Bulova Jetstar! 

I've said it for years. "If Bulova makes a Precisionist that doesn't look like a dog's breakfast (and isn't the size of a saucer) I'll buy one." Good job Bulova!

Bulova is all over the place, some outstanding models and some crazy looking ones. I have three Bulovas. A clean dress watch, a Chronograph and a Precisiononist with a curved glass

Very cool movement in this one! Finally a watch with this movement that isn’t an over-designed 55mm monstrosity. In a way it’s like a budget spring drive 😂

Bulova’s tuning fork movement are amazing…they should bring that back….this movement is as close as it gets…..almost as smooth as Spring Drive..

I wish Bulova would use this movement in more watches. I think it’s the most underrated aspect of Bulova.

This Jetstar and the Lunar Pilot are tops on my list of quartz watches. The ticking hands of a quartz don’t bother me THAT much, but I LOVE the smooth sweep on a mechanical. My Citizen Garrison is one of my favorites. I’m glad Bulova is leaning into their back catalog.

The precisionist movement is amazing (gain or lose maximum 1 minute in a full year). I prefer an uncomplicated more simple look, so I don't go for some of the more modern Bulovas. I own and recommend the Bulova Lunar Pilot.

The Bulova movement model number for this watch (96K112) is 'NM50'. There is a similarly named calibre 'NM50-Y8Z', but it's not immediately clear if these are identical.

Feels like solar would be a no-brainer for something like this.

I think if Bulova keeps doing what they are doing with their special editions they are going to get back to their reputation and status as a super respectable watch brand I felt like they lost their way in the early 2000s

Nice looking watches. I think you did right with the “limited” edition, as it looks the best. Thanks for the incredible content!

Thanks for this episode. Initially I really liked the limited edition too, but as the video continued, the gold one grew on me and I think it would be my choice. I have a couple Bulova's, one with this movement and yes the battery life is a bit under 2 years. My other one is a 1951 tank style hand wind that looks great but doesn't really keep time.

Why is it when I think my affordable collection is complete.... Jody pops along and reminds me the percisionist exists

I have 3 Bulovas: Bulova Automatic 97A136 (Aerojet) Bulova Wilton GMT 97B210 Bulova Precisionist 96b158 I love all of them, although the came wayyyy unadjusted. About 80s/day. But all of them are gorgeous.

Call me crazy but I love the single second tick of quartz movements. Only thing for me is the second hand and indicies must align! That said this is a great review - Thanks!

I love the gold tone mustard and brown watch. I had a similar styled watch like that in the late 70s and loved it.

I will definitely pick up a Jetstar some time this year. I just bought 2 Bulova Surveyors with Precisionist movements (black dial and blue dial) and I'm hooked.

I have the limited edition silver edition too and it is a stunner, I do get a bit intoxicated by how smooth the sweep second hand is, as I don't own a Grand Seiko Spring Drive (yet), it's the smoothest sweep I own.

Great video Jody 👍. The re releases look great! Great to see Bulova not just going Richard Mille 😂😂. I was lucky enough to pick up 1966 Accutron in working condition cheap. The 360 hz sweep is silky smooth, although the Grand Seiko spring drive is even smoother apparently?? Cheers 😊

That limited edition version is gorgeous! I might need to look for one myself.

Jody. Cracking review as always and a great looking watch, a bit shiny for my taste but if pushed I'd go for the 3rd one in your lineup with the gold hands. Just a quick note on the yellow dial version. I noticed some brown spots in your macro shots at 5:18, 5:52 and 8:30 and wondered if it was marks on the crystal but it looks more like marks on the dial?

Finally, a high beat quartz from Bulova in a reasonably sized case. Not a big fan of the current dial colors, but if they released one with a blue or green dial and white indices I’d be all over it.

Love the reliability. Get my weekend coffee and there is always my watch review to look at while drinking it.

Ah my next bulova, glad to see someone review it! Been after a wearable precisionist for awhile now.

I‘ve got the red version. I don’t quite know how Bulova did the trick but they managed to get red on red perfectly legible.

Another great video Jody! I've been seriously tempted by the Merlot dial (sounds fancier than "red" 😂) since I saw it launch. Love everything about the Precisionist movement and now that it's in a more wearable and beautifully-styled package, it's only a matter of time before I'll pick one up.

The only quartz watches I own are the Jet Star and Lunar Pilot because they are so accurate. BTW, my special edition came with a small desk clock that matches my silver face Jet Star and my spring bar didn't break😁

I have the limited silver dial one on they way. Probably size the bracelet, then wear it on the leather strap. Think it looks better. Kind of excited about that quartz movement. Very cool! Thanks for the great review.

Great review, Jody. I love my Precisionist and now I may have to add the white dialled one t my collection

Imagine if it was solar, that would be awesome.

All colours looked good, prefer the blue but my god not normally a gold watch lover but this one looked fantastic esp with the dial colours and leather strap. I used to own a original Bulova tuning fork and so regretted doing a swap with a orient bambino

The problem I've had with these smooth sweep Bulovas is the battery lasts 12 months and its a snap case.

Very cool watch, that 70's everyday vibe reminds me of the Rado Sea Horse.....

That burgundy dial is beautiful. Thanks for making this video, mate.

So many good colours can't choose my fave, love these. I think maybe the black one with gold

40mm, this might be one of the smallest Precisionist I've encountered. Definitely intriguing.

The Red and Blue is beautiful. I have a SpaceView (circa '70) and Precisionist from 2016 96B184 (?) and I love the Sweep of the second hand!!

I own three Precisionists. That's two Claremont and one Langford. Love them all. Wearing the Langford on and off (say about three weeks total) lost only ~6 seconds during a year-long trial. In this instance more accurate than the Seiko Spring Drive on paper (10 sec/yr) and approaching the Citizens T100 movement (1 sec/yr) and nowhere near the cost cost of either. I may need a 4th Precisionist; the Jetstar. Last word: hypnotic sweep at Bulova prices!!!

I absolutely love my Bulova Precisionist watch. The finishing is top notch and there is nothing close to the smooth second-hand sweep unless you drop $5K on a spring drive Grand Seiko.

These models are super slick. Definite pick up eventually. Great review 🥂

As always another great video. Yes I think the mustard colored dial would be the one.

I think you picked the right dial Jody. It's the one I'd go for myself, but the others are pretty good too!.

I just purchased the silver dial Limited Ed. The blue strap with red stitching was it for me too. I can't wait for it to arrive.

That mustard gold and brown is just ❤❤❤.Great review as always!

Good to see this Bulova reviewed ♥

Cannot believe that I missed this review from you Jody. I’ve just received the limited edition which is even better looking in the flesh. No issues with the pins when re-sizing fortunately. Thanks!

The Precisionist and Spring Drive quartz movements continue to threaten mechanical automatic movements like when quartz first came out and caused the original crisis. Great video Jody and beautiful watches. The limited edition red, white and blue is my favorite. 😊 🇺🇸🇦🇺

I've been waiting for this 1, thank you Jody! I almost feel obligated to buy 1 after years of pleading with Bulova to put their smooth sweep into a reasonable sized case. Was it just weird reflections, or were there notable spots on the dials?

Hello Jody and thank you for another great review. The thing is I noticed lately that Bulova is being Citilova more and more... Anyway they all are still cute and curious too. Saludos!

Love when a brand has a great back catalogue and uses it wisely as well 😁👍🏽

That’s a sharp watch, Jody! I have never wanted a Bulova before, but that Merlot is gorgeous. Too bad about the water resistance & lume; that’s not a deal-breaker, though!

The 96B415 (#3 in that shot of all the styles) is the winner for me. Reminds me of many 1970s black/dark grey dials with golden indices and hands.

The limited edition is definitely my pick. Nice review!

FINALLY! A 40mm. Precisionist! I'm interested, but I'm only 'Jomashop' interested. I'll check back in a year on these ones though. I sure do wish they'd shrink the 'Lunar Pilot' down to 40 mm.

Just picked up the red dial and I’m absolutely mesmerized. Definitely a unique piece & movement with very interesting history!

It's almost a shame that Bulova don't make tuning fork movements any more, considering they still use them on the branding/logo. Sure, they're technically obsolescent but it would give Bulova some market differentiation. Especially after they spun off Accutron with their Electro-Static technology into their own brand... This could just be my own bias from owning a vintage tuning fork movement and loving it though!

I was looking at these a few days ago and decided that i would be very tempted by the brown and gold one, because it is very 70s looking, my first ever digital watch was a brown and gold Timex LCD bought for me in the 70s when i was about 12 or 13. I like the idea of a quartz movement with a sweeping second hand like this, if I feel like getting myself another watch soon, this could be it.

Very nice. I'm getting a strong 70s Zenith Defy vibe from this. And it's not a bad thing.

Hey, I think you made a great color choice, Jody. I love something with a bit of blue. But I‘d also go for the brown. I love its nostalgic vibe. Tell you what… if you decide to get the brown would you consider selling me the silver?

Very nice. I like the one you picked.

I bought the limited edition version myself…Bulova got this one right…it’s 🔥🔥

agree that the B is all over the horological map but i have an orange devil diver, the 43mm lunar pilot and best of all the mil-ships diver and seriously they get as much wrist time as the higher end swiss items in my collection. i love 'em!!

I have 3 precisionist watches and you are right about the accuracy and battery life. I do love the sweeping second hand and it's grab and go nature. Been waiting for new models and this one looks good, but too pricey for what you're getting. Keep trying Bulova.

About the lume. Just to check how well it works, I charged mine up before going to bed, and around 8 hours later in the dark I could still read the time. Mine works good enough for me. Its a very nice watch. The size is great. I also like the size of the date window. Some of the movements just make the date too small, but the date here is a good size.

I'm surprised they haven't done remakes of some Accutron designs with this movement. The sweeping second hand would be perfect!

Jody you're killing me 😂 I just bought the lunar pilot 50th anniversary and now you post this

Thanks Deepak from StarBuy!

Nice review as always Jody! Seeing the lume footage made me curious about the consistency in lume application between pieces- so could’ve been cool to see them side by side. I believe you when they say they’re the same especially from a brand as big as them. Maybe more different for the likes of micro brands or cheaper watches but doesn’t seem worth wrangling enough of those for adequate comparison 😅

I really like these! I find myself in the same dilemma- 70’s yellow and brown or blue and red Evel Knievel stunt racing colors??? Either way you win:)

Hey Jody, awesome review!! Just bought myself the black and gold one 96b415 on black friday sale :D

I’ve been eyeing this one since I saw it. I own a Precisionist 3-gander already, but it’s a 42mm that’s just a tad bit too large for my puny wrists. See this one is smaller, so hoping to pull the trigger soon. I may spring for the red one, though I wish they had more color options. Edit: it looks like you get more color ways than I was able to find! That B141 looks really nice, wish it came with a bracelet though. Will still probably grab the red one down the line.

Glorious! That sweep! Thanks, Jody!

Haven’t bought a watch for 2 months because there was was simply nothing out there for me until this one caught my eye. Managed to pick up the Limited Edition for a reasonable price £426 to join my Lunar Pilot. Cannot wait for its arrival. Thanks Jody.

I've been eyeing up the gold one for weeks. She's lovely!

I have always wondered why quartz sweeps were not done this way given they can adjust the ticking in powers of two. I LOVE THAT SWEEP. And for once I think I love all the colors even that mustard/gold/brown you are lamenting not purchasing. I really wish Shimano had not just released a mechanical 12 speed 105 because I love this watch and will have to choose between new bike guts or super cool and accurate 70s hotness.

Great video and super nice watches. Thank you!!

Thanks for doing this review. I've been looking forward to this one. However not sure it justifies the price tag.

Definitely no bad color combination here, but I like the limited one you got. That’s a stunning watch! Thanks for the great review as always.

Always superlative videos. We thank You from Argentina to watch your channel. Wish 250% inflation a year it is only for rich people to Buy them. I collected watches for 60 years. Gracias.

Reminds me of the Electric school clock when I was a kid, just gently rotated with no hesitation. I like the one with the red hands and the brown dial, expensive for quartz but at least its a bit different.

I like it!! Great vid once again. Merci!

Commenting before I watch, I fell in love with the brown one when I saw it in person, and I'd be very surprised if you didn't as well.

The mustard gold and brown nails the '70s style. If I was looking for that retro vibe, it would be the one.

Well I just found the 3rd Bulova to add to my collection, great review

I was looking at a couple yesterday in the window, the red one is very nice.

Great now I have to add a 1970s style gold watch to my collection, thanks again JOMW!

I really think Bulova doesn't utilize these Precisionist movements enough. Especially in watches like this. These are great. Not sure which color I like the most.

Thanks for the battery info. My Accutron II has stopped. I think I've worn it twice! Four screws on the back, so I thought I'd ask about battery before I risked scratching it. Onto the Bulova site, asked about the battery type giving the model and movement type, was asked the reference number for the watch and was then told it would have to come back for inspection. That was from Citizen who own Bulova. Btw I've also seen that sort of battery in a Casio Edifice watch.

I'm very taken with that silver limited edition version. The gold/brown reminds me of 70's carpets that are best forgotten.

Quite happy with my tubby little bulova hack now it’s on a decent military strap

Jody I’m beyond stunned you didn’t go for the gold version! Mind blown! 😂

Ooh, I love that bracelet's design! Also, being a fan of 70s design school I like all of the watch variants. They should have a 100 m WR though, I mean is this a real problem these days? It's not like it is a strictly "dress" watch, either... To me, 200 m WR should be currently a standard for affordable divers (and G-Shocks), while 100 m is a norm for a "semi-dressy", sports watches. I can accept 30 m - 50 m WR only on those fragile, blingy dress watches, which are supposed to be worn only on special occasions. Funny thing is, I was born in '77, but it's not like I'm specifically after designs from that period. It's just whenever I see something I really like (a car, a watch, a radio, even a desk lamp or something) it only later turns out, that it's a design from 70s... Weird coincidence. So naturally I'm into these more conservative of Bulova's models, though you can still find some newer designs, which are quite OK. For example model Modern Millenia Ceramic, especially the black one with subdial, is partially skeletonized (and I'm not a big fan of these), but in my opinion it's still not overengineered, like some other of their newer watches, and it looks very decent. While I always liked chronographs and I'm OK with busy dials, I don't like when they are OVERLY busy, which is why I don't like much of Bulova's newer models. I think Lunar Pilot has just right proportions of everything, anything more starts looking a bit tacky. Also the Computrons D-Cave are a bit "meh" for me. Not bad or anything, but not really exciting, either. Personally, I prefer the "old" ones, namely the classic, golden one with red LEDs, and the silver with blue LEDs. Some of the Curve designs are pretty nice, too (though not all of them). For my personal collection, I'm definitely going with Lunar Pilot, or one of other, more "classic" Precisionists.

Really cool watch with an amazing movement!!!!!!! More watches like this!

That sweep is so smooth!

I really am looking forward to getting the red wine dial one. I really like the gold one as well but overall I stay away for gold watches.

Great vid as always

Tq. Really intrigued by precisionist sweep. Will pull the trigger if they launch a model with rotating bezel. Haha

The gold is absolutely gorgeous. Fell in love with it at first glance!

Gold mustard with brown rally strap looks stunning. Should have had bronze case to go with it !!!

Dr. Jody, how did you manage to resist purchasing the black gilt version? It’s stunning! 🔥