The Bulova Marine Star 96L324 is built around a small piece of theatre: a silver-tone ring on the lower dial frames an open aperture, giving a direct view of the automatic movement doing its work. It’s a rare touch at this price point, and it turns a simple glance at the time into something worth a second look.

The 35mm stainless steel case carries a mix of polished and brushed finishes, kept sharp under a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and backed by a protected crown. The white mother-of-pearl dial has genuine depth, with Roman numeral hour markers and luminescent hands that stay legible after dark. A see-through case back shows off the movement from the reverse side too.

Inside is a Miyota 9029 automatic movement — 24 jewels, a 42-hour power reserve, and no battery to think about, just the motion of your wrist keeping it wound. Water resistance is rated to 100m, and the blue quick-release silicone strap means you can switch it out in seconds without tools.

Key Features:
Miyota 9029 Automatic Movement – 24 jewels with 42-hour power reserve, no battery required
100M Water Resistance – Suitable for swimming and daily wear
Sapphire Crystal – Scratch-resistant, keeps the dial clear for years
Open-Heart Dial Aperture – A live view of the movement in motion
See-Through Case Back – Shows off the mechanics from the reverse
Quick-Release Silicone Strap – Swap straps in seconds, no tools needed
35mm Stainless Steel Case – Wears comfortably on smaller to average wrists

Why Choose the Marine Star?
✔ Open-heart aperture gives a genuine mechanical talking point, not just a spec on paper
✔ Miyota 9029 automatic movement means no batteries, ever
✔ Sapphire crystal resists everyday scratches better than mineral glass
✔ 100m water resistance covers swimming and daily knocks without a second thought
✔ Quick-release strap lets you change the look in seconds

A watch that’s happy to show its workings off — literally.

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

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🛡️ Covered by manufacturer warranty, with 15-day change-of-mind returns — see our Warranty & Authenticity and Shipping & Returns pages