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Bulova Automatic 21 Jewel A-15 Pilot Military Leather Sapphire Watch 96A245
The A-15 Pilot Watch is inspired by the 1944 Military Issue A-15 “Elapsed Time Watch” and incorporates unique features of the original. A stainless steel case with distinctive black dial features two rotating inner discs operated by two crowns. The 2H crown rotates elapsed time while the 4H crown indicates dual time. The unique design of this timepiece, as well as its functional features, are made more authentically with a fine 21-jewel automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. The subtle topstitched brown leather strap completes the look. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Water resistance to 30 meters.
Technical Specs
Case Material:Stainless Steel
Case Diameter:42
Case Thickness:14.05
Functions:Automatic, Heartbeat Skeleton, Sub Second Hand
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance: 30M


https://www.reddeerwatches.com/bulova-a ... 6a245.html

Functions:Automatic, Heartbeat Skeleton, Sub Second Hand

Is this one of those deals you have to stare at for a while to see the hidden image? They also seem to go out of their way not to specify a movement. Likely the 8215 - just say so, goddammit.

Going by the pics, if they are the correct model, looks like a pretty nice watch for under 5 bills.

OK, sumbody humor me........ what the hell is a "Heartbeat Skeleton" ??

codguy wrote: ↑

January 22nd 2022, 9:26am

OK, sumbody humor me........ what the hell is a "Heartbeat Skeleton" ??

I think the "heartbeat skeleton" part is just (wrongly) cut/pasted from a different watch description. This Bulova has a heartbeat skeleton:



PS: the movement on the A-15 is a Miyota 82S6.

I hate heartbeat holes cut into dials but thats just me. Anyways, Bulova has been dead to me since Citizen bought them out. JMHO.

MAX wrote: ↑

January 22nd 2022, 12:37pm

I hate heartbeat holes cut into dials but thats just me.

Not just you.

Same here; not a fan of the heartbeat skeleton. Or most skeleton watches, period.

AlbertaTime wrote: ↑

January 22nd 2022, 12:22pm

...PS: the movement on the A-15 is a Miyota 82S6.

The stutterer - while Miyota indirect drive seconds hands can have this issue, IIRC from what I've read, it's most prevalent in this one.