With its finely faceted and polished stainless steel case and bracelet, the the Bulova Surveyor 96B470 exudes a refined, understated elegance suitable for both dress and everyday wear. The case is paired with a 3-link bracelet featuring push-button deployant clasp and easy-release spring bars for convenience.
The warm sunburst brown dial is accented by silver-tone markers and hands with luminous fill, and a date window enhanced by a magnifier for better legibility. Minute markers are crisply cut out around the dial’s edge.
Under the flat, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the 39 mm case houses an automatic mechanical movement with 21 jewels and about 42 hours of power reserve. The movement is visible via a transparent case back.
Although the design is quite dressy, the watch is rated for modest splash resistance (approx. 30 m / 3 bar), so it’s suitable for daily wear but not for swimming or diving.
Specs at a glance:
Movement: Automatic mechanical (21 jewels)
Power reserve: ~42 hours
Case size: 39 mm diameter
Case thickness: ~11-12 mm
Bracelet: Stainless steel with push-button deployant clasp and quick release.
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
Dial: Brown sunburst finish, luminous hands, magnified date window.
Water resistance: ~3 bar / 30 m (splash-resistant).
A timepiece that offers classic styling, reliable automatic movement, and neat finishing — great for someone wanting a versatile automatic watch with a little character.
