I've owned mine for almost a year. I love the unique design and am drawn to pilot style watches. 42mm is perfect. Anything smaller with a dial this busy will be hard to read. My only complaint is the rotating bezels easily get moved out of place. I would have gladly paid more if Bulova made those crowns at 2 and 4 screw down. By the way that last part of your video was hilarious!
I recently purchased this watch and I love it. I don't have the same issue with the rotating chapter rings and I don't mind the movement, but I got it for $307 after tax and shipping so it didn't feel like I was ripped off. I liked the original strap just fine but I did replace it with a single pass distressed leather that is super comfortable and leans in to that WWII look. I do notice a rattle in the movement I think is coming from the rotor that I'm going to have checked out. Thanks for the long term review! Your videos are definitely higher production quality now than then.
Thanks for the feedback, Michael. I wonder if yours, being newer, has an improved bezel. Maybe they added a bit of resistance over the first batch. I'd be interested to hear from other owners. The Miyota 8000 series has loud rotors for sure. They spin and spin. Doesn't bother me, but I listened to too much metal in the 80s to be able to hear it well. 😉
@@halfpastblog there is definitely a little resistance. The rotor noise itself doesn't bother me, but when I tap the glass with my finger I can hear it rattle.
yes one of my favourite watches, there's no other watch that I know of that has two bezel compressors, and very useful also when travelling you can keep time zones and 24 hours timing, functionally good
Nice vid, like always, thanks for that! I like the watch, I´m really into BIG fliegers 😀 because it´s very masculine art of timekeeping. The retail price approaches to reallity. So, go on!! 👍
Even after you pointed out the negatives I really do like this Bulova A-15, the biggest downer for me personally is that ALL the dimensions are on the large size, if only they made a smaller version...stay safe
Me too. Some designs surpass the inadequacy of individual parts when you put all together. A smaller version would by welcomed by many. But if you ever get a chance to try it on you may find it wears pretty well for its size.
Nice! If your looking for another pilot watch to checkout look at the Citizen Canadian Snowbirds sky master AT. The red and blue coloring is stunning and I picked it up on amazon Canada for a great deal off of msrp. It's not exactly a cheap watch but it's got presence. She's a bit heavy at around 180g but luckily it's a strap monster. When I want to lighten it up I put it on a blue suede strap from straps Co and it looks great while cutting the weight in half. I don't have much use for the UTC dial buts it's solar and radio controlled so it always keeps great time and its built like a tank with 200m WR. As a fellow Canadian I just taught its something you might want to check out. I love your coverage of Canadian watch brands btw. 👍
Great “long term” review 👍! I’m a Seiko dive watch guy ~ (solar powered if possible). I like Auto watches, but their accuracy straight out of the box in comparison to Quartz is is is just not a comparison. Auto/manual watches truly suck in that respect. But, hey, Maybe not everyone needs or wants a higher level of time keeping. I have a Seiko “Turtle ~ Save the Oceans” blue auto that is just beautiful. I got in off e-xzsy for under 300 clams. It’s a solid rugged watch I wear almost everyday. I even wind it everyday, in hopes that a fully wound watch might keep better time, beautiful dreamerrrrr…. I like this Bulova, but I don’t believe the crystal or watch would hold up well on my wrist. I used to work for a living, and non-dive watches just couldn’t survive. Now a days, I’m just clumsy, and constantly knock my watch into walls, doors, and other hard objects. The dive watches seem well suited to take this type of treatment. I do have a hankering to get some other style, this A-15 is a good looking watch. I also like the Hamilton “Murph’s” watch. I like the look, but the Murph’s is just too pricy for my wallet. Thanks for the video, it was good 👍😎.
Thanks for the feedback. The A-15 crystal is sapphire, which is as scratch resistant as you can get. But the polished bezel would get all beat up if you work with your hands. Plus it's a bit thick. I prefer slim and light field watches when working with my hands. That's just me. Thanks so much for writing! 👍
I don't mind how you say Bulova. :) They can make nice watches. I have the 666 devil diver in orange. Same non hacking Miyota...and its not a cheap watch. Cheers!!!
@@95cv95 What a bummer. The popularity of my video must have sold out their stock. 😂 If the model hasn't been discontinued Joma will likely get more. Amazon USA has them for 370. Macy's does deep discounts every once in a while.
Be sure to switch setting to "higher quality" to take advantage of HD video. Thanks for watching!
Love this watch. If they have halved in price it's definatley worth BUYING.glad your still happy with it.
Thanks Alton
I've owned mine for almost a year. I love the unique design and am drawn to pilot style watches. 42mm is perfect. Anything smaller with a dial this busy will be hard to read. My only complaint is the rotating bezels easily get moved out of place. I would have gladly paid more if Bulova made those crowns at 2 and 4 screw down. By the way that last part of your video was hilarious!
Ha ha ha. Thanks! I bet you were the only one that watched all the way through. 😂😂😂😂
Great video! My nephew owns this watch (he’s an actual RCAF pilot!) and he likes it a lot.
It's cool that a real pilot can appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Love the idea of going back to the watch. Such a cool piece
Thanks! I've been needing an aviation watch, and a Bulova automatic. Think I found the one.
Sweet! Let me know what you think if you pick one up.
I recently purchased this watch and I love it. I don't have the same issue with the rotating chapter rings and I don't mind the movement, but I got it for $307 after tax and shipping so it didn't feel like I was ripped off.
I liked the original strap just fine but I did replace it with a single pass distressed leather that is super comfortable and leans in to that WWII look.
I do notice a rattle in the movement I think is coming from the rotor that I'm going to have checked out.
Thanks for the long term review! Your videos are definitely higher production quality now than then.
Thanks for the feedback, Michael. I wonder if yours, being newer, has an improved bezel. Maybe they added a bit of resistance over the first batch. I'd be interested to hear from other owners.
The Miyota 8000 series has loud rotors for sure. They spin and spin. Doesn't bother me, but I listened to too much metal in the 80s to be able to hear it well. 😉
@@halfpastblog there is definitely a little resistance. The rotor noise itself doesn't bother me, but when I tap the glass with my finger I can hear it rattle.
Hmmmm something to keep an eye on.
Where are you guys finding these deals ???
@@95cv95 Jomashop for mine, with a $20 off coupon and free shipping.
Morning Alton. This is a great watch and I’ve enjoyed mine. Still have it and looking forward to your perspective.
💯Good morning, my friend. Thanks a lot. 🤟👍
yes one of my favourite watches, there's no other watch that I know of that has two bezel compressors, and very useful also when travelling you can keep time zones and 24 hours timing, functionally good
Right on. 👍👍
Nice vid, like always, thanks for that! I like the watch, I´m really into BIG fliegers 😀 because it´s very masculine art of timekeeping. The retail price approaches to reallity. So, go on!! 👍
And thanks, as always, for watching and commenting! You are a great supporter. 👍👍👍
I love this watch. I bought a few of them. They are just as accurate as my quartz watches.
Even after you pointed out the negatives I really do like this Bulova A-15, the biggest downer for me personally is that ALL the dimensions are on the large size, if only they made a smaller version...stay safe
Me too. Some designs surpass the inadequacy of individual parts when you put all together. A smaller version would by welcomed by many. But if you ever get a chance to try it on you may find it wears pretty well for its size.
Does the second hand stop when you pull the main crown?
Nice video!
Thanks very much, Brian.
Mine don’t have issues with the timing moving around.
Nice! If your looking for another pilot watch to checkout look at the Citizen Canadian Snowbirds sky master AT. The red and blue coloring is stunning and I picked it up on amazon Canada for a great deal off of msrp. It's not exactly a cheap watch but it's got presence. She's a bit heavy at around 180g but luckily it's a strap monster. When I want to lighten it up I put it on a blue suede strap from straps Co and it looks great while cutting the weight in half. I don't have much use for the UTC dial buts it's solar and radio controlled so it always keeps great time and its built like a tank with 200m WR. As a fellow Canadian I just taught its something you might want to check out. I love your coverage of Canadian watch brands btw. 👍
Ugh sorry it's a Skyhawk AT. this is what I get writing UA-cam comments without enough sleep. 😂
I've seen those. They are very cool. 👍👍
Ha ha. Been there!
Great Review 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks a lot!
Great “long term” review 👍! I’m a Seiko dive watch guy ~ (solar powered if possible). I like Auto watches, but their accuracy straight out of the box in comparison to Quartz is is is just not a comparison. Auto/manual watches truly suck in that respect. But, hey, Maybe not everyone needs or wants a higher level of time keeping. I have a Seiko “Turtle ~ Save the Oceans” blue auto that is just beautiful. I got in off e-xzsy for under 300 clams. It’s a solid rugged watch I wear almost everyday. I even wind it everyday, in hopes that a fully wound watch might keep better time, beautiful dreamerrrrr….
I like this Bulova, but I don’t believe the crystal or watch would hold up well on my wrist. I used to work for a living, and non-dive watches just couldn’t survive. Now a days, I’m just clumsy, and constantly knock my watch into walls, doors, and other hard objects. The dive watches seem well suited to take this type of treatment. I do have a hankering to get some other style, this A-15 is a good looking watch. I also like the Hamilton “Murph’s” watch. I like the look, but the Murph’s is just too pricy for my wallet.
Thanks for the video, it was good 👍😎.
Thanks for the feedback. The A-15 crystal is sapphire, which is as scratch resistant as you can get. But the polished bezel would get all beat up if you work with your hands. Plus it's a bit thick. I prefer slim and light field watches when working with my hands. That's just me.
Thanks so much for writing! 👍
I don't mind how you say Bulova. :) They can make nice watches. I have the 666 devil diver in orange. Same non hacking Miyota...and its not a cheap watch. Cheers!!!
Ha ha ha. Thank you! I got so much hate in the last Bulova video. But I have a message to all the haters in the last five seconds of this video.
@@halfpastblog Yes, that's why I stated I didn't mind the pronunciation of Bulova. Cheers!
@@BCallum 👍😁🤣
Where can I find these deals on this watch ?
Literally put a screen shot in the video. 😉 First minute of video
@@halfpastblog yea I tried that Initially they must of sold out.
@@95cv95 What a bummer. The popularity of my video must have sold out their stock. 😂 If the model hasn't been discontinued Joma will likely get more. Amazon USA has them for 370. Macy's does deep discounts every once in a while.
Nice non Nazi Flieger 👍
Well there's that!
Watches can't be Nazis weirdo