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Bulova Jet Star Re-Issue - 1973 Icon Reborn 262khz Precisionist High Frequency Sweep Second Movement
WatchChrisJul 23, 2023
Bulova Jet Star Re-Issue - 1970s Icon Reborn with a Precisionist High Accuracy Sweep Second Movement
Link to this watch on the Bulova Website
MODEL ($695)
- 96K112
- 7/14/2023
MOVEMENT
- NM50
TECHNOLOGY
- HPQ Precisionist
- A movement featuring a 3-pronged quartz crystal with a frequency of 262 kHz that is 8 times greater than standard quartz, leading to an accuracy of seconds a year.
CASE WIDTH (MM)
- 40
LUG WIDTH (MM)
- 20
DIAL
- Silver-Tone
- Luminous
STRAP TYPE
- Bracelet
- Stainless Steel
CASE MATERIAL
- Silver-Tone
- Stainless Steel
CLASP
- Deployant Clasp with Push Buttons
CRYSTAL
- Domed Sapphire Crystal
WATER-RESISTANCE
- 0050M
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- 3 Hand
- Calendar
Images on the right: Original 1972 Bulova Jet Star watch. Photos by Jordan Litt from retrowatchguy.com
Product Description
Straight from the 1970s comes the Bulova 1973 Jet Star, an iconic model from the brands impressive history, now equipped with an equally impressive movement. Borrowing from its historic forebear, the gold-tone stainless steel case features a striking angular design with broad facets and a domed sapphire crystal. The warmth of the butterscotch sunburst dial is accented by a rich brown chapter ring, applied brown and gold-tone hour markers, and gold tone hands. Luminescent plots at each hour and fill in the hands allow for exceptional legibility in every environment, while a date display sits perfectly at 3 o’clock. A red seconds hand brings a pop of color and sweeps smoothly around the dial thanks to Bulova’s Precisionist movement, a revolutionary 8-jewel quartz mechanism vibrating at a remarkable 262kHz and accurate to 5 seconds per month with increased resistance to temperature changes. The Bulova 1973 ‘F’ Jet Star is paired perfectly with a brown leather strap with latched spring bars for easy release. Strut your stuff in legendary style with the high-flying Bulova 1973 Jet Star, a legendary design recreated for the modern connoisseur.MODEL ($595)
- 97B214
- 7/14/2023
MOVEMENT
- NM50
TECHNOLOGY
- HPQ Precisionist
- A movement featuring a 3-pronged quartz crystal with a frequency of 262 kHz that is 8 times greater than standard quartz, leading to an accuracy of seconds a year.
CASE WIDTH (MM)
- 40
LUG WIDTH (MM)
- 20
DIAL
- Gold-Tone
- Luminous
STRAP TYPE
- Strap
- Leather
CASE MATERIAL
- Gold-Tone
- Stainless Steel
CLASP
- 3pc Wire Strap Buckle
CRYSTAL
- Domed Sapphire Crystal
WATER-RESISTANCE
- 0050M
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- 3 Hand
- Calendar
MODEL ($595)
- 96B401
- 7/14/2023
MOVEMENT
- NM50
TECHNOLOGY
- HPQ Precisionist
- A movement featuring a 3-pronged quartz crystal with a frequency of 262 kHz that is 8 times greater than standard quartz, leading to an accuracy of seconds a year.
CASE WIDTH (MM)
- 40
LUG WIDTH (MM)
- 20
DIAL
- Red
- Luminous
STRAP TYPE
- Bracelet
- Stainless Steel
CASE MATERIAL
- Silver-Tone
- Stainless Steel
CLASP
- Deployant Clasp with Push Buttons
CRYSTAL
- Domed Sapphire Crystal
WATER-RESISTANCE
- 0050M
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- 3 Hand
- Calendar
Add a little COLOR
& FUN into your life.
Inspired by the bold-shaped signature case with a modern twist – the new Limited Edition Jet Star timepiece with vintage vibes features Bulova’s proprietary Precisionist 262kHz movement for precise timing and accuracy to seconds a year, with a fluid sweep second hand.
Images on the right: Original 1972 Bulova Jet Star watch.
Photos by Jordan Litt from retrowatchguy.com
Today’s robust styling with all the features a man (or a woman) needs.
The highly sought-after Jet Star is back, inspired by the bold original with the same iconic case shape and retro color details. Individually numbered, this new limited-edition release will become a collector’s favorite, with 7,300 timepieces paying tribute to the original 1973 release date.
Thanks for posting this one, Mike. 
Thanks for adding this post, Mike. 