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Some pictures of the Bulova Mil Ships re edition.

Oct 24, 2021,09:28 AM
 

While I had the impression that it was a Bulova UDT. Anyway, it is a great work made in collaboration between the brand and a passionate collector who I happen to know, Adam Victor. 


Two versions, both sharing exactly the same details ( domed sapphire, 41 mm case, case back, hands, moisture indicator , bezel) at the exception of four things: The movement ( Sellita for the limited edition ) the mention " Swiss Made " which is lacking on the dial of the non LE which has a Miyota movement, the band, and the price, which is the double for the LE. Aaah, and the packaging of he LE which is a diver's helmet . 

The LE: 








The Miyoata: 



I must say that I am pretty convinced... 

Best,

Nicolas

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Very nice design overall. I love that seconds hand.

 
 By: countzero : October 24th, 2021-09:54
Are those applied hour markers?

Not applied. Treated the same way than the original.

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-10:13

Beautiful but I am not comfortable with strap width

 
 By: Gelato Monster : October 24th, 2021-09:56

16 between the lugs. I think the original was the same.

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-10:14

Beautiful piece

 
 By: Cookies : October 24th, 2021-11:08
And a compelling price point too. Strap width is a unique flavour, being to slender, and I like it.

Yes, it looks very vintage, the strap width...

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-13:08

I like it very much Nicolas! And I like the "hard hat diving helmet box" too! Thanks for sharing!! Abrazos amigo mio! Abel

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 24th, 2021-13:30
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Yes, it is a great feature. But I think this is the movement which makes the difference here.

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-14:14

Ahh yes, of course! Agree with you Nicolas!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 24th, 2021-14:19

Now the difference between the two, the limited and unlimited, it is a bit too much in terms of price...

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-14:20

Again agree Nicolas!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 24th, 2021-17:41

Will you go for it?

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-17:44

It’s in my wish list. I’ll try if I can travel…

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 24th, 2021-17:46
… to USA in the next months.

So you will go for the limited?

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-17:55

That’s the one I like best because of movement and helmet..,

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 24th, 2021-18:40
… but it depends on which one I can find. I like the watch so much!

I think the limited is still available. 1000 pieces is a lot, for a watch which is not famous for a lot of people.

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-21:35

Yes, Regrettably I can’t order now to be shipped to my Country.

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 24th, 2021-22:51
So I need to be in USA to do it. Let’s see if I’m lucky! Or I’ll get the standard edition anyway.

The limited edition seems more interesting. Our friend Oyster Case brought some interesting informations about the differences on these two.

 
 By: amanico : October 25th, 2021-05:23

Ok. Will read the info brought by Oyster Case!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 25th, 2021-12:53

I have the regular on order

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : October 24th, 2021-16:33
It will be a perfect fishing watch. I love the "wet paper" indicator. 😂😂

Can't wait to see your photos!

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-17:44

I’m drawn to this one and would definitely go for the limited edition, only 1000 I believe 🤔

 
 By: oyster case : October 24th, 2021-18:41

Yes only 1000 pieces.

 
 By: amanico : October 24th, 2021-21:15

And look Nico there is a big difference in the case backs

 
 By: oyster case : October 24th, 2021-22:29
Not just the movement and a dial that says Swiss Made ...  

Where are they making the non limited edition, then?

 
 By: amanico : October 25th, 2021-05:02

The bezel on the limited is lumed and also the crown is thicker…

 
 By: oyster case : October 25th, 2021-00:03
Here’s an in depth comparison video I just viewed, click title to show link

Yes, the case back, definitely, but there is something which bugs me a lot, on the non limited edition: IF the reviewer is right, the bezel has no lume... THAT is a no go for me.

 
 By: amanico : October 25th, 2021-05:07

Only the dot at 12 is lumed. Have a look at the lumeshot at 11.20 minutes in the YT review.

 
 By: Bobbe : October 25th, 2021-09:35

For me, once again, it is a big no go. The charm of these old watches is in the bezel, which has to be lumed.

 
 By: amanico : October 25th, 2021-09:47

It is just a freaking Bulova, don't expect too much. 😂😂😂

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : October 25th, 2021-18:38

Yes, but the bezel has to be luminous! It is part of the DNA of this kind of watches and bezel. For example, the Fifty Fathoms.

 
 By: amanico : October 25th, 2021-21:20

Thank you so much dear Oyster Case for sharing…

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 25th, 2021-12:59
… this video and info about these interesting watches!! Cheers! Abel

Glad you found it useful Abel 👍🙏

 
 By: oyster case : October 25th, 2021-15:31
Click title to see Teddy Baldassarre, who also has a great video that focuses on the limited piece but also makes some comparisons with the standard. He states that the limited is thicker partially because the sapphire is even more bulbous on it.

And maybe because the movement is not the same.

 
 By: amanico : October 25th, 2021-21:21

Ah yes, probably it makes for a thicker case.

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 26th, 2021-00:30

Good hunt, amigo mio.

 
 By: amanico : October 26th, 2021-06:34

Thank you my friend!! 🙏🙏🥂🥂

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 26th, 2021-15:45

Thank you again Oyster case! I will check the other video as well. It´s a very interesting timepice. I can see now that as Nicolas said, the limited edition is more attractive but ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 26th, 2021-00:29
... in case I can get it I will go for the standard one anyway. Cheers! Abel