MIL-Ships
Honouring Bulova’s storied history with the armed forces and based on a rare prototype from 1957 developed for the U.S. Navy, the Special Edition MIL-SHIPS Bronze celebrates Bulova’s 150th Anniversary and its legacy of innovation and fine craftsmanship. This newly reimagined timepiece features an elevated design with a sandblast-finished case made of CuSn8 bronze, a lustrous material with a rose-gold hue reminiscent of 19th-century copper diving helmets. Bronze is much stronger than copper, and over time, it forms a natural patina, adding a protective layer that enhances its durability and enriches its unique, timeless look. Distinctive features include a deep blue dial with a matching aluminium bidirectional bezel insert, a vintage-inspired handset with super luminous hands and markers, a bi-colour moisture indicator strip, and a double-domed sapphire crystal with a 5-layer anti-reflective coating. Paired with an upgraded deep blue 18mm strap made of a rubber and Cordura® nylon for durability and comfort and powered by a 21-jewel automatic movement with a 60-hour reserve, it showcases a commemorative 150th Anniversary embossed case back and is water resistant up to 200 metres. Delivered in premium packaging with a storybook, this heritage-inspired MIL-SHIPS Bronze men’s timepiece is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Product Details
| SKU: | 98A325 |
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| Price: | £799.00 |
| Band: | Blue Rubber and Cordura Nylon Strap with Buckle |
| Case: | Rose Gold Tone CuSn8 Bronze |
| Functions: | 3 Hand |
| Dial Colour: | Blue |
| Case Size (MM): | 41MM |
| Crystal: | Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal |
| Water Resistance: | 200 Metres |
ENTER A NEW BRONZE AGE OF ELEVATED DESIGN
In honour of our 150th anniversary, the Bulova MIL-SHIPS is reimagined with two new Special Edition timepieces, featuring sandblast-finished cases crafted of CuSn8 bronze – a striking and lustrous material with a rose gold colour that harkens back to the copper diving helmets of the 19th century. Bronze, however, is much stronger than copper, making it the ideal metal for this timepiece.
Designed in two new colours, army green and naval blue, distinctive details include a matching alumininum bi-directional bezel insert, a double-domed sapphire crystal, and a bicolour moisture strip indicator. Powered by a 21-jewel automatic movement with a 60-hour power reserve and paired with an updated 18mm hybrid rubber and Cordura® nylon strap, this collector’s timepiece features a commemorative embossed 150th Anniversary case back that pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Bulova’s military watches.
Patina occurs when bronze is exposed to the elements, creating a protective layer that not only enhances the metal’s appearance but also preserves it, resulting in a timeless beauty that only improves with wear, giving each piece a unique look and evolving charm. Patina is a visual testament of the passage of time and adds depth, character and a sense of history to our heritage-inspired MIL-SHIPS timepieces.
