Bulova Máquina: Skeleton Aesthetic in Barrel Shape
Since 1875, Bulova has led watchmaking with a pioneering spirit based on technical excellence and the pursuit of perfection. Its mastery of automatic movements, which pay tribute to traditional craftsmanship and mechanical precision, is the ultimate expression of a legacy that has defined standards for generations.
Within the Máquina collection, the Bulova 98A320 exposes an open mechanical architecture that merges skeleton aesthetics with traditional precision. This automatic watch allows for a visualization of the inner workings of its caliber, making it the ideal choice for the user seeking high-visual-impact engineering integrated into a distinctive barrel-shaped case with a refined finish and technical construction.
It belongs to the Máquina collection, a line that offers mechanical transparency and a design with great technical character.
Mechanical Exhibition and Color Transition
Every component maintains the essence of the Máquina collection, but this model stands out for its mechanical exhibition and a vibrant color transition. It features a barrel-shaped case geometry with black finishes that projects an aesthetic of technical engineering and strong masculinity.
The iridescent skeleton dial presents a tonal play that transforms the watch's appearance depending on the light. Positioned beneath a matte black ring and bridges, it creates a dynamic contrast with the dark frame, highlighting the movement visible under the curved sapphire crystal with a strong visual identity.
The design focuses on the exposure of the caliber through its openwork dial. A technical approach that plays with the levels of the gears to project an image of mechanical precision and industrial robustness.
For watch enthusiasts, the piece incorporates a transparent case back that reveals the inner workings of the mechanical movement.
Technical Information
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Movement
8N26 (automatic), 42H power reserve, accuracy -20/+40 s/day, 21,600 vph, 21 jewels -
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, and hacking function. -
Measurements
40.47 mm × 13.85 mm - 186g -
Resistance
5 ATM (50 meters) with screw-down case back -
Crystal
Curved sapphire
Size, Weight, and Materials
The 40.47 mm black case of the Bulova Máquina, an example of solidity and reliability, guarantees water resistance up to 50 meters with its screw-down case back.
It comes with a black PVD stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp. Its solid-link design offers a balance between presence and comfort, ensuring a firm and secure fit on the wrist.
This model bets on the poise of stainless steel, offering a sense of robustness and mechanical quality on the wrist (186g).
Usage and Comfort on the Wrist
This piece is not made to be reserved for special moments, but to integrate forcefully into your routine. The concept of this automatic starts from powerful engineering and adapts it for daily use: a solid bracelet that sits with surprising ergonomics, a double-pusher clasp that guarantees a firm fit, and an aesthetic that projects confidence in any environment. It is the pleasure of carrying sophisticated engineering with you that, far from being delicate, is built to be lived and enjoyed at all times.
The Skeleton Essence of the Máquina Collection
The Máquina collection stands out through an essential formula: architectural design, mechanical exhibition, and powerful presence. It does not intend to go unnoticed but to be the choice of those who make technical engineering their hallmark identity.
