Bulova Disco Automatic 38mm 96B485

The Bulova Classic Disco 96B485 is a Purple dial men's automatic watch that brings 1970s-inspired design back in a size that actually suits the modern wrist. The 38mm stainless steel case is compact enough to sit flat under a shirt cuff yet has real presence on the wrist, and it's paired with an integrated stainless steel bracelet that gives the watch a clean, unbroken line from case to clasp. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial, so the watch keeps its clarity through years of daily wear rather than picking up the haze that mineral glass eventually shows.

Inside is a self-winding automatic movement, wound by the motion of your arm — no battery, no charging, just a mechanical watch doing what mechanical watches have always done. The partial see-through case back of the watch adds to the look. Bulova has been building watches since 1875, and the Disco line is one of its most distinctive recent revivals, taking cues from the brand's own archive rather than borrowing from anyone else's.

Water resistance is rated to 30 metres, which covers rain and hand-washing but not swimming. This is a 38mm men's automatic dress watch for the office, dinner and weekends, and it holds its own as a daily wearer for anyone who prefers a retro-styled stainless steel watch over a modern oversized one.

What we love about this watch: The Disco 96B485 gets the proportions right along with the purple dial and the partial see-through case back. Plenty of retro-revival watches go too large and lose the point; this one keeps the 38mm case and integrated bracelet of the original era, adds a sapphire crystal and an automatic movement, and ends up with a watch that feels both period-correct and properly built. Put it on, set it once, and it looks better the longer you wear it.

Ships in 1-3 Business Days from Sydney with Australia Post Express. Sydney customers can pick up on the same day from our Alexandria showroom an hour after placing the order by choosing Click & Collect as the delivery option. 

3 Year warranty from Bulova Watches (Australia). StarBuy are Authorised distributors of Bulova Watches. All Bulova Watches are shipped in Bulova original packaging released for Australia. All Bulova warranties are registered online on the Bulova Warranty Portal directly by StarBuy on behalf of the customer. After purchase and shipping by StarBuy, an email is sent by Bulova registering the warranty directly to the buyer. A link to the online instructions manual is also sent within the email. Bulova no longer supply any hard copies of the warranty booklet or the instructions manual.

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