Bulova Marine Star Heritage Chronograph joins Bulova’s Archive Series watch
American-born watch brand Bulova has never shied away from looking back to move forward. In honor of its 150th anniversary, the brand is reviving one of its most distinctive designs from the golden era of sports watches: the Marine Star. A cult favorite when it debuted in the 1970s, the Marine Star was the watch of offshore ambitions, and fearless style. Now, the newly launched Marine Star Heritage Chronograph joins Bulova’s Archive Series as a modern-day tribute to that original spirit—with sharper specs, sleeker lines, and a precision engine under the hood.
Bulova Marine Star Heritage Chronograph joins Bulova’s Archive Series watch boasts an engraved caseback that boasts the 150th anniversary status of the brand.
At $995, this special edition chronograph doesn’t just celebrate history—it earns its place among today’s most versatile sport watches. The 42.85mm silver-tone stainless steel case is shaped for both presence and comfort, paired with a profile-cut bracelet and a safety fold-over clasp that delivers a secure, confident fit. Its rotating black ceramic bezel, cut with precision and grit, frames a black dial that balances legibility with a distinctly retro attitude. Silver-tone hands, white luminous numerals, and the bold red Marine Star logo make an unmistakable statement.
What sets this model apart is the movement: Bulova’s proprietary Precisionist caliber NP20, a high-performance quartz engine that beats at an impressive 262kHz—eight times the frequency of standard quartz. That means greater accuracy (to within seconds per year) and a chronograph capable of measuring time down to 1/20th of a second. It’s this fusion of heritage styling and modern engineering that defines the Marine Star Heritage. It looks vintage, but it performs like a modern instrument built for active life.
The Bulova Marine Star Heritage Chronograph joins Bulova’s Archive Series watch retails for $995.
The functionality doesn’t stop at precision timing. This Marine Star is water-resistant to 200 meters, with a screw-down crown and screw-back case that make it as suitable for diving as it is for daily wear. A double-domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal offers clear visibility from every angle—whether you’re checking the time mid-hike, at sea, or simply catching a reflection in a passing window.
Turn the watch over, and you’ll find a commemorative case back etched with a vintage anchor design, a subtle nod to the Marine Star’s maritime roots. The overall design captures that rare balance of rugged functionality and refined aesthetics—a trait Bulova has perfected across generations. And while many modern chronographs lean heavily on bulk or tech, the Marine Star Heritage finds elegance in clarity, confidence, and craftsmanship.
Packaged in a collector-worthy presentation box and accompanied by a storybook that chronicles the Marine Star legacy, this special edition model is as much a piece of Bulova’s story as it is a new chapter in your own.
To explore more about Bulova’s incredible legacy, you can watch America Telling Time: 150 Years of Bulova now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
