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 98A321 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.
Unapologetic Mechanical Exhibition
Every component maintains the essence of the Máquina collection, but this model stands out for its mechanical exhibition. It features a barrel-shaped case geometry with dark grey finishes that projects an aesthetic of technical engineering and strong masculinity.
The textured green skeleton dial prioritizes visual depth, integrating a black dial ring and bridges in the same tone that frame the machinery. This allows for admiring the heart of the watch behind the curved sapphire crystal, creating a perfect balance between cutting-edge color and the industrial frame of the dial.
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.
Its transparent case back brings the fascination of micromechanics to the heart of the watch; by allowing you to observe the complex internal functioning of the 8N26 caliber, it provides a unique distinction for impeccable daily use and to stand out with technical identity.
Technical Information
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Movement
8N26 (automatic) -
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
The Automatic 8N26 Caliber: Visible Mechanical Mastery
Inside lies the automatic 8N26 caliber, a skeleton movement with 21 jewels designed to expose its mechanical dynamism. With a frequency of 21,600 vibrations and a hacking function (stop-second), this caliber allows for manual winding and offers a 42-hour power reserve, guaranteeing technical and reliable operation for daily use.
By choosing an automatic watch, you establish a unique bond with it. It is not just an instrument that measures time, but a companion that is fueled by your lived time.
Size, Weight, and Materials
The 40.47 mm 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 dark grey 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).
Standout Among Skeleton Watches
The Máquina stands out within its collection as a piece of visual engineering, where the skeleton design reveals the movement's architecture. It is the choice for the user seeking a watch with technical presence and a robust construction based on the exposure of its machinery.
