Watch Spotlight: Bulova Marine Star Series B

Tool watches from the prestigious watch brands have an almost cult-like following. The Rolex Explorer and Tudor Ranger are well-built watches that do their jobs. They are grail watches for many watch enthusiasts. But, if you want a solid watch that does its job well, you need not look much further than the Bulova Marine Star Series B (Model 96B382). It's a quartz watch with a rotating internal bezel and 100-meters of water resistance. It also has a 43mm diameter case that brings a strong masculine presence to your wrist. I think it's a great looking watch.

Bulova Marine Star Series B (Model 96B382) - Amazon Photo

In 2025, I highlighted sale prices and discounts that brought the watch down to about $250.  Today, those sale prices are the new standard prices. No fuss. No muss. No pining away for months while waiting for a sale.

Bulova Marine Star Series B (Model 96B382) Back - Amazon Photo

I love my vintage Marine Star (see my post) and I'm sure this one will be a great vintage watch someday. Adventure-oriented watches like this Marine Star fill the role of being rugged, readable, respectable, and eminently practical with a sense of purposeful style.

If you'd like to take a closer look at this great Bulova watch, you can see it here on Amazon!

Bulova Two-Tone Classic Dress Watch for Men (Amazon Photo)

If the Marine Star isn't your style, check out this PRX-like two-tone Bulova here on Amazon (shown above).

Watch Deal Alert: Bulova Marine Star 98B203 On Sale 24% off [Updated for June 2026]

UPDATED BULOVA DEAL JUNE 2026

If you are looking for a great watch deal, you might check out the Bulova Marine Star (Model 98B203) that's discounted right now on Amazon.  As of June 2026, it's 24% off the regular price for a high quality quartz watch from this premium brand. That brings this watch in well under $300. 

Bulova Marine Star (98B203) as shown on Amazon

Inspired by the sea, this elegant quartz watch has a 4.7 star rating on Amazon and offers a stainless steel case and band, a rotating bezel, a black dial, a mineral crystal, and 100-meters of water resistance.  If you'd like to get this watch, you can find it here on Amazon.

[This post is updated for June 2026.  If you like an elegant diver design, this one is a great watch.]

Welcome to October! It's time for Spooky Watches!

Hanging with Old Friends and my Bulova

With Halloween right around the corner, October is a fun month! We get to bring out all of our spooky watches and try to take spooky pictures with all of our watches. It's a month where I can show off all my skull watches without feeling like I need to join a motor cycle gang. To kick this month off, I'll show you my vintage (circa 2007) Bulova Marine Star when I was checking to make sure all the bodies were still hanging where we left them.

A Vintage Bulova Marine Star is great for casually hanging with friends

To learn more about this Bulova and how I learned how old it was, check out my post here--

Wristwatch Review: Bulova Marine Star (Model C937355)

WATCH DEAL ALERT: Bulova Marine Star Series A Automatics Discounted!

[This article has been updated a couple of times. The most recent update was updated May 20, 2026 to help readers who want to see the current discount and get one more great offer.]

Did you know that Bulova is offering a great Amazon deal on a couple of their best Marine Star watches?  They are available in Orange and in Blue.  (As a Florida Gator, I can totally get on board with this idea.) The every day price of the Bulova Men's Marine Star "Series A" Automatic watch in Orange is has been lowered to just over $350. (Once upon a time, that would have been considered 45% off.)

Bulova Marine Star Series A in ORANGE! (Amazon photo)

This watch has maritime looks, an automatic movement with a front aperture and an exhibition caseback. It even has a small seconds subdial. You can get this one here via my Amazon affiliate link.

I thought the blue version was gone, but I was wrong.  It's now being offered at 46% off.  It's dial remains a mix of silver and white tones offset with beautiful blue Roman numerals and the vaunted Bulova tuning fork at 12 o'clock. It's a very cool looking watch! I'd give this watch a sharp watch shout out, but I wanted to lead with the great deal!

Bulova Marine Star "Series A" in BLUE! (Amazon Photo)

This Series A has a 21 jewel movement and 200 meters of water resistance.  Inspired by the sea, but not for SCUBA diving in the sea. This is for the yacht captain. At 46% off, the watch costs just over $350. It's a respectable price for a respectable timepiece, expensive but within the range of many middle class Americans. If you'd like to check this Bulova bargain out, see it here on Amazon.

[This post was updated April 2026]

Watch Wearing Wednesday: Bulova Marine Star Tachymeter Watch

Apparently, I've never shared this Bulova Marine Star from my collection on this blog. The second hand on this watch stays stationary at 12 o'clock until you activate the stopwatch feature.  It's pretty cool.

My Bulova Marine Star Tachymeter Watch

I've had this Bulova for a few years.  I wore it to work regularly and then tucked it away for a long while.  I just replaced the battery for the first time.  I was a little worried that I might not have gotten the battery in securely, but so far it is running well and keeping time like a champ. To check out the full line of Bulova Marine Star watches offered on Amazon, click it here!

Watch Sighting: Bulova Marine Star at T.J. Maxx

At T.J. Maxx, I recently spotted this Bulova Marine Star in a rich gold hue with a dark dial and subdials.  It looks like an exclusive watch for the world's wealthiest.  But, at T.J. Maxx, this Bulova watch was relatively affordable at less than $200.

Bulova Marine Star Chronographs are beautiful and functional men's watches that are inspired by the sea and maritime endeavors like boating. This one is a functional timepiece with a rich look. 

[November 2024 Update - Over the years, I've come to love the Bulova Marine Star line.  I've got a few Marine Star models in my collection including a vintage model and a more modern chronograph.  To check out the full range of Bulova Marine Star watches on Amazon, simply click here!]