Honoring 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 aluminum bidirectional bezel insert, a vintage-inspired handset with super luminous hands and markers, a bi-color moisture strip 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 hybrid of 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 meters. 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.

Know that the bronze case will form a natural patina after exposure to air and the enviroment.

Technology

Model

• 98A325
• 1/16/2025

Movement

• 83S0

technology

• Automatic
• Powered by the release of a wound spring, mechanical movements never require a battery. Automatic mechanical movements have an oscillating weight that winds the spring with the motion of the wearer’s arm.

Case Width (mm)

• 41

Lug Width (mm)

• 18

Crystal

• Anti-Reflective Double Domed Sapphire Crystal

Water-Resistance

• 0200M

Dial

• Blue
• Luminous; White Accents
• Luminous Hands and Markers

Strap Type

• Strap
• CORDURA® + HNBR

Case Material

• Bronze
• Bronze #CuSn8
• Aluminum bezel; Rotating One-Way Bezel

Additional Functions

• 3 Hand
• Automatic
• Heartbeat Skeleton