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Bulova Men's Icon High Precision Quartz Chronograph Watch, Curved Mineral Crystal

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Powered by Bulova's proprietary three-prong quartz crystal High Precision Quartz movement with a 262 kHz vibrational frequency—eight times greater than standard quartz watches—for unparalleled accuracy. BULOVA The world’s most advanced chronograph combines unparalleled accuracy to seconds per year, continuous-sweep second hand and intricate details for timeless style. Celebrated for its blend of technology and design innovation, the High Precision Quartz Collection features statement-making case shapes and the incorporation of innovative materials. Est. 1875 Fueled by the era’s risk-taking ethos, Joseph Bulova presented one innovation after the next. Ultimately opening a small store in downtown New York City that would mark the beginning of his lifelong quest: to craft supreme quality timepieces for an ever-changing and dynamic landscape. With an unwavering drive for perfection, efficiency and precision, quality craftsmanship became the foundation upon which Joseph Bulova built his brand. What is the coverage on my Bulova timepiece? Bulova timepieces have been engineered to provide years of use with minimal need for service. In the unlikely event that service is needed, your timepiece is covered for three years. For more details visit brand website. Where can I find an instruction manual for my Bulova timepiece? See our Standard Manual on the brand's website to read general information about how to set and maintain your watch. Where can I purchase additional links/bands? You may purchase replacement straps and/or additional watch links by contacting our parts department at brand's website.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches; 8.68 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 98B229


Department ‏ : ‎ mens


Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2023


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bulova


User Manual User Manual [PDF ]:


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Display: Analog


Watch Movement Type: Quartz


Additional Features: Chronograph


Power Source: Battery Powered


Strap Type: Bracelet


Water Resistance Depth: 984 Feet


Sport Type: Walking


Clasp Type: fold-over-clasp-with-double-push-button-safety


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Embellishment Feature: Crystal


Closure Type: Push Button Foldover Clasp With Safety


Style Name: Precisionist Chronograph Gray Stainless Steel Bracelet


Shape: Round


Band Color: Gray


Dial Color: Black


Theme: Technology


Pattern: Carbon Fiber & Luminous Indexes


Face Style: Multi-level Carbon Fiber


Character: Fashion


Brand Name: Bulova


Model Name: 98B229


Included Components: Watch


Model Number: 98B229


Item Weight: 246 Grams


Global Trade Identification Number: 10, 16


Manufacturer: Bulova


UPC: 042429517110


Manufacturer Part Number: 98B229


Unit Count: 1 Count


Age Range Description: Adult


Item Type Name: Watch


Band Material Type: Stainless Steel


Case Material Type: Gunmetal Grey Ion-Plated Stainless Steel


Crystal: mineral


Case Diameter: 46 Millimeters


Band Width: 24 Millimeters


Case Thickness: 18 Millimeters


Bands: 1


Warranty Type: Manufacturer


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    • Great Timepiece!
Color: Black Ion-Plated/Blue Accents
This was a replacement watch for one that was stolen and it is just as great as I've always thought. I was never a watch person, but this particular one caught my attention as I was walking through a very large shopping mall in Texas. I wanted it for a long time before it was given to me as a Christmas gift. It is a very attractive piece, has a bit of weight to it, which is great, and very adjustable in the strap. I promise you that if you buy it, you will be very happy with your investment! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2026 by Tony Belk
    • Great Looking timepiece with nice touches
Color: Stainless Steel/ Blue and Yellow Accents
This is my first Bulova and have to say its a hefty timepiece, great details on the dial face, bezel and essentially, the entire watch. The bracelet is chunky, although detailed with a combination of brushed and polished finishes, with the Bulova logo, however I found it to be a little brash and ungainly. I promptly substituted it with a 24mm NATO strap natostrapco.com and now the watch looks proportional and easier on the wrist. This inner details of the watch face are spectacular; the carbon fiber is industrial, the "engraved" steel ring connecting all the hour markings and the blue/cobalt ring that only reflects when light shines on it. The crystal has a complex curve on it and this is the only watch I have seen that has such a curve on it. The outer ring on the face is raised and has the tachymeter markings as well. The non rotating bezel is polished and has black engraved markings such as diver 60 min markings; the side of the bezel is also textured and 4 hex screws holding everything together. The case is large and tall, with a dual brushed and polished steel finish. The 3 push buttons are polished and the screw down crown has an engraved Bulova logo, it is has an engraved angled gear patten for handling and is protected with crown guards on either side. Now down to the mechanics, in a word its fabulous. The stop watch in motion is absolutely gorgeous to look and the primary driving force behind the purchase of this watch. The smooth motion of the large second's hand is sublime and the added infinity symbol of the precisionist line is a nice touch. The transition from normal mode to the stopwatch function and back again is nice to see as it moves faster to move to the 12 o'clock position to zero the stop watch and then rushes to catch up to the current time once switching back from the stopwatch to the normal mode. Then there are the sub-dials; top most displaying two needle hands measuring 10th and 100th of a second, left one measuring the minutes, the right one measuring the hours and the bottom most the 1000th of a second, while the large second's hand, doing its thing measuring the seconds. The hour and minute's hands are hollow broad sword style hands, with luminous markings on the tips (luminous markings are on each hour marking as well, however that is one downside to this watch, not at all bright and frankly a bit poor, however not a deal breaker for me). This watch is great and a lot going for it, the size may deter a few people, but replacing the bracelet with a leather/Ballistics Nylon or NATO / ZULU strap changes the characteristics of the watch and reduces the acreage it occupies on your wrist. In is a good way, by reducing the BLING factor of this watch, not something that I was going for. It looks more understated and you will blind fewer pilots and thus make the skies a safer place... which is a real public service. SSSSSOOOOOO.... UPs are... - Great watch - Awesome movement - Great detail and finish DOWNs are... - Brash bracelet (decided to replace it with a 24mm ballistics nylon NATO from natostrapco.com) - Large / heavy (may apply to individuals with slimmer wrists, but on my 7" wrist looks great once the bracelet was removed) - Luminous markings are not too bright (not a deal breaker at all) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2013 by vik
    • Stunning in person
Color: Two Tone Gold/Black and Red Accents
Absolutely the best watch I’ve ever owned. I set mine to the world clock to best gauge accuracy. This watch is a true statement piece and grabs attention. The two tone look is of a luxury accessory that complements and balances white gold rings and silver necklaces.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2026 by K
    • Eye catching design with exquisite craftsmanship.
Color: Stainless Steel/ Blue and Yellow Accents
I absolutely love my new watch. I receive compliments whenever I wear it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2026 by Ray Tinsley
    • Awesome watch!
Color: Stainless Steel/ Blue and Yellow Accents
Awesome watch! Very heavy and just the right size!
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2026 by Bryan
    • Impressions after 6 months
Color: Stainless Steel/ Blue and Yellow Accents
Overall Let me preface this review by saying this is my first real big boy watch. I did buy a Tissot which did not work out. I did countless hours of research before settling on this watch. What initially attracted me to this was the very smooth sweeping second hand. I assure you after about 6 months of constant wear as a "beater", the movement appears to be holding true to the accuracy claim. I measured the accuracy against time.gov. The second hand is cruising smooth and cool. It has kept perfect time for me without gaining or losing so much as a second. I just adjusted it for daylight savings and I trust it can be relied upon for accuracy year round. The overall presentation of the watch is stellar. The watch is big and serious. As an engineer, this watch tells people to calm the heck down because I know what I am talking about. The heavy steel bracelet and case have remained looking great even while collecting some dings and scratches. The bracelet is strong and the clasp is sturdy, albeit scratched. However, The 4 hex case screws and the space between the bezel and the case tend to collect a lot of grime and are difficult to clean. My arms are more muscular than average and I think this big monster helps accentuate my physique. I have conked my wife with this thing and the hex screws have scraped her. Sometimes it's hard to find a comfortable position at night with this on my wrist. This beast is no joke. The Window I was worried that the non-sapphire window would scratch. This has not happened at all and the window is 100% free of scratches. However the window is curved and can make the face difficult to see at non-direct angles because the image of the face becomes warped. The window is also very reflective, which I personally find to be the greatest drawback of this watch from a presentation perspective, and because of the curve, I often am blasted with reflected ceiling lighting or sun before finding the right angle for viewing the face. The Face If you are bothering to read this, I do not need to sell you on the face of the watch. It looks exceptional. However I will warn you about a couple things. The luminescence is quite weak and the watch is difficult to read in darkness. Tragically, the minutes gauge on the chrono is too cluttered and small to read effectively. The small minutes gauge might be a deal breaker for real chronograph users because the minute gauge is a pretty important gauge. It would have been more useful to swap the placement of the 1/1000 gauge with the minute gauge when this watch was designed. I was hoping to be able to make more use out of the chronograph but due to the tiny minute gauge, I have not used the chronograph very much. The Chronograph The Chrono is fun to use. The buttons feel sturdy and everything functions. When starting the chrono, the second hand moves quickly into the 12 o clock position and then ticks (rather than sweeps) steadily. When stopping the chrono, the second hand resumes measuring real-world time. Cool! It is possible to pause and resume a chrono measurement. There is a gauge for measuring to the tenth and hundredth of a second which seems to be (sadly) a tad slow but I have not attempted to measure/calibrate it in any scientific way. Also, the 1/10 and 1/100 gauge stops moving after 30 seconds but provides a readout after the chono is stopped. For the first 30 seconds and for 30 seconds after resuming a chronograph measurement I am mesmerized by those tiny hands whirring around with high accuracy at such an incredible rate. The 1/1000 gauge does not move until the chronograph is stopped. So, it supposedly provides a final reading of the measurement to the precision of one one-thousandth of a second. The 1/1000 gauge is fun, but get real, there is no way anyone would ever use this or check it for accuracy without a robot. The human reaction time needed to depress the stop/start button totally negates any real usefulness of the 1/1000 gauge (or even 1/100 for that matter). I seriously question the 1/1000 gauge accuracy and challenge it's prominent placement on the face. Still, 1/1000 is kinda neat. The crown/water resistance Adjusting the time and date feels crisp and satisfying, both via the crown. There appears to be no issue with leakage or water submersion. I have not taken the watch diving, but showering and swimming is not a problem. Thanks I have enjoyed wearing this watch over the past 6 months. I hope the details of this review help someone make a decision one way or the other on this watch. I am afraid I have been bitten by the horology bug. I will be transitioning to a much different watch for a while... a Marathon GSAR automatic. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015 by Anthony
    • Affordable Masterpiece
Color: Two Tone Gold/Black and Red Accents
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This Bulova Precisionist 98B228 model is a masterpiece. It is beautifully crafted and oozes quality and precision. The Bulova 98B228 is a beefy, robust timepiece and while it is on the larger side, it is not excessively so. It is a perfect masculine size for the bigger guys - nice and heavy yet superbly well balanced. The watch is replete with functional and decorative complications and details, which in combination makes the face, case and band strikingly intricate. This watch sports perfectly polished components, which are tastefully mated with brushed and gold plated elements. The textural trifecta coupled with the gracefully curved crystal coalesces to form a lavish, lustrous, light catching work of art for your wrist. The 98B228 is extremely accurate (<1 second per month). When you unscrew the crown and open it to the last detent to set the time, the second hand zeros out. By simply pushing the crown inward to time sync (like depressing the pusher on a stopwatch) the time will be set to the split second - fantastic. My 98B228 currently matches the official NIST clock to the second at the time of this review. The calendar is not perpetual, but I have no issues with changing the date five times a year. This watch and the other models in this series are a great value. I really love watches, but I do not understand spending thousands of dollars on a single one. I fell in love with this Bulova - so much so that I've purchased two other versions of the top-level Precisionist. All three together cost me less that 1/3 of a Breitling or low end Rolex!! Get one...or three; you won't be disappointed! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017 by Cal Blue
    • One of the best Bulovas ever!
Color: Stainless Steel/ Blue and Yellow Accents
One of the most beautiful and rugged looking watches I've ever seen, and keeps perfect time.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026 by Stevo

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