![]() It has the all-important hacking seconds, a beat rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour, and 42 hours of power reserve. This automatic movement is produced by the Japanese watch company Citizen who now own Bulova, and it has perfectly acceptable specifications for a time-only watch. While the original A-11 watches would have used hand-wound Bulova or Elgin movements for example, this new version uses the Miyota calibre 82S0. This allowed squads to synchronise their watches before missions, avoiding potentially catastrophic outcomes when coordinated moves wind up being executed at the wrong times. The only other significant difference between this watch and the originals is the “automatic” text above 6 o’clock.Īs the name suggests, the most important feature of the Bulova Classic HACK Military is the ability to stop the seconds hand when pulling out the crown. The red seconds hand is also more of a colour contrast, giving a vibrant electric flair to the overall effect. It’s not exactly sportier in this blue colour scheme, but it definitely feels like a more light-hearted statement than something black, tactical, and utilitarian. In a rather distinct, lighter shade of navy, the Bulova Classic HACK Military takes all of the 1940s character and gives it a fresh lease on life. The red seconds hand was important for it to stand out against the dial as synchronisation was paramount to the success of many military operations. This watch was mainly used by airforce navigators, hence the emphasis on legibility and luminous functionality, not dissimilar to the Flieger style that was used by the German airforce. The watches of WWII were built to exact sets of specifications that were laid out by the militaries, and Bulova’s A-11 was one such interpretation that became recognisable even if their logo wasn’t always printed on the dial. The coin edge returns on the caseback too, screwing down to allow 50m of water resistance. Although some would prefer an exhibition caseback, this version is more accurate to the watch it’s paying tribute to, and it’s mostly covered by the brown NATO strap. The caseback is solid, etched with stern military-style markings that denote the A-11 heritage and a list of serial numbers. The most distinct feature of the case has to be the coin-edge bezel, once functionally screwing the crystal down and now simply providing old-world decoration. ![]() Bulova originally went for a moderate size of 38mm for the first two HACK references, but the new Bulova Classic HACK Military in blue shrinks down a tad to 37mm, allowing for the lugs to be long and elegant without compromising wearability or vintage charm. Although the trends are definitely moving towards smaller case sizes in recent years, the original 32mm case of the Bulova A-11 would probably look a little bit too small by today’s standards. ![]()
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