The Bulova Sutton 98B385 is a men's two-tone dress watch built on a simple, well-worn idea: a watch that disappears under a shirt cuff and looks right the moment it comes out. The 40mm stainless steel case pairs silver-tone and gold-tone finishing across both case and bracelet, framing a silver-white dial with applied gold-tone hour markers and matching hands.
The calendar window sits at six o'clock rather than the usual three — a small departure that keeps the dial symmetrical and reads as more considered than it is. A domed mineral crystal rises gently within the bezel, catching light at the edges, and the integrated bracelet closes on a deployant clasp so nothing catches on a cuff.
The real trick here is the profile. At roughly 7mm thick, the Sutton is genuinely slim for a bracelet watch, driven by a Japanese quartz movement that needs no winding and no daily attention — you set it and wear it. It's rated to 30m (3 bar), which Bulova classifies as splash-resistant: fine for rain and hand-washing, not intended for swimming.
Bulova has been making watches since 1875 and has sat within the Citizen group for over a decade, which is why a watch at this price carries this level of finishing. If you want one two-tone dress watch that handles an office, a wedding and a dinner without ever being the loudest thing you're wearing, this is a straightforward answer.
What we love about this watch: Two-tone is the hardest finish to get right — most attempts look either dated or cheap. The Sutton 98B385 avoids both by keeping the gold restrained to the bracelet centre links and the dial furniture, letting the silver-white dial do the work. Pair that with a 7mm case that actually slides under a cuff, and it earns a place as a proper dress watch rather than a daily driver pretending to be one.
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.
Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days from Sydney via Australia Post Express for fast and reliable delivery. Customers located in Sydney may also enjoy the convenience of same‑day Click & Collect, with orders ready for pickup from our Alexandria showroom just one hour after purchase when this option is selected at checkout.
