Bulova - Military UHF 96B229

WHAT WE LOVE:

The Bulova Military UHF Ref. 96B229 is a modern reimagining of vintage military field watches — drawing inspiration from historical U.S. military-issued timepieces, while packing a thoroughly modern movement under the hood. Designed with clarity and toughness in mind, this watch offers a utilitarian aesthetic combined with high-precision quartz performance, making it a go-to for everyday reliability.

The stainless steel case measures 39mm, a perfect sweet spot for a field watch, with brushed surfaces that reduce glare and enhance its tool-watch vibe. The black dial is clean and legible, featuring large Arabic numerals, 24-hour military time, and high-contrast white markings. A domed mineral crystal tops it off with just the right amount of distortion at the edges to evoke older field watches.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

What sets this watch apart is its Ultra High Frequency (UHF) quartz movement, Bulova’s proprietary Caliber 262 kHz, which beats at eight times the frequency of standard quartz. This allows the seconds hand to sweep smoothly rather than tick — mimicking a mechanical movement while offering the accuracy of quartz (+/- 10 seconds per year). It’s one of the few quartz watches that delivers both precision and a visually satisfying sweep.

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