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title: "Men's Military Heritage Hack Veteran's Watchmaking Initiative Watch in Stainless Steel with 3-Hand Automatic, Black NATO Leather Strap Style: 96A259"
price: "$871"
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# 42-hour power reserve 21-jewel Miyota automatic movement 30M water resistance Men's Military Heritage Hack Veteran's Watchmaking Initiative Watch in Stainless Steel with 3-Hand Automatic, Black NATO Leather Strap Style: 96A259

**Price:** $871
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕰️ Own a timeless legacy, wear a story that matters.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Men's Military Heritage Hack Veteran's Watchmaking Initiative Watch in Stainless Steel with 3-Hand Automatic, Black NATO Leather Strap Style: 96A259
- **How much does it cost?** $871 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/338692274-mens-military-heritage-hack-veterans-watchmaking-initiative-watch-in-stainless)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Power:** Automatic 3-hand Miyota movement with a robust 42-hour power reserve keeps you on time, always.
- • **Comfort Meets Style:** Black NATO leather strap designed for all-day wearability that transitions seamlessly from boardroom to weekend.
- • **Purpose with Impact:** Support veterans with every purchase—10% of proceeds fund the Veteran’s Watchmaker Initiative.
- • **Durable & Distinctive:** Silver-tone stainless steel case paired with double domed mineral crystal for scratch resistance and vintage charm.
- • **Heritage Meets Precision:** Inspired by Bulova’s WWII military legacy with authentic hack feature for synchronized timing.

## Overview

The Bulova Men's Military Heritage Hack Watch (model 96A259) is a meticulously crafted automatic field watch featuring a 21-jewel Miyota movement with a 42-hour power reserve, housed in a silver-tone stainless steel case with a double domed mineral crystal. Water resistant up to 30 meters and equipped with a black NATO leather strap, this watch honors Bulova’s WWII military roots and supports veteran artisans through the Veteran’s Watchmaker Initiative.

## Description

Celebrating Bulova’s military heritage and the Veteran’s Watchmaker Initiative, a nonprofit organization whose focus is to teach war veterans, especially disabled veterans, the highly skilled art of watchmaking. The updated HACK watch features a Miyota 8S20-43A three-hand 21-jewel automatic movement with a 42 hour power reserve. The stainless steel case with a black dial and luminescent hands and markers also features a center track on the dial displaying 24H time. The screw-back case features a glass insert with the VWI printed logo. Watch features a domed mineral crystal, a green nylon strap and water resistance to 30 meters. By purchasing this watch, 10% of the proceeds will go to helping to support the Veteran’s Watchmaker Initiative.

Review: Beautifully simple well made with a back story. Great field watch for the price. Highly Recommended - I'm a watch Nerd with over 50 watches and this one has quickly become one of my top 5, 'go to' watches. If I lost it I would buy another one. Highly recommended as a practical and understated daily watch. Pros Well made with good brushing and polishing for the price. Crystal clear mineral glass. At this price sapphire crystal tend to be low quality and they do not show off the dial as well as mineral crystal. great luminosity in dark conditions. I have worn the watch overnight and can still read the time as the sun rises. the hands and dial also look cool in any low light situation. Small diameter so fits any wrist. Cheap but reliable Miyota mechanical movement. Mine is running at about -1 second per day (this is within Rolex territory). In general you have a very good chance of landing one that is within +/- 10 seconds a day. It can be much worse, so you could just send it back if you are not satisfied. Single pull on the winder enables the time to be reset (it hacks so second hand stops). Winder movement feels tight and smooth when you change time, or manually wind the watch. Fantastic simple and clear dial that has its own beautify in its simplicity. It oozes fuss-free understated competence. You are buying a watch with a back story (Bulova supplied watches to the American Marines during WW2 and they looked much like this). If you buy the special then you are also supporting ex-service personnel. Strap seems a bit flimsy, but in fact after 2 months I haven't changed it as it is very comfortable and still looks like new. Disappears on the wrist due to its size and comfort. One of the best true field watches around this price (you need to go to a Hamilton Khaki field for a jump in quality (but no necessarily in style or comfort). Matches any style from jeans and tee shirt to more formal clothing. cons Only 50 metres water resistance. some may find the strap a bit flimsy. It is quite a thick watch, but to me its small diameter doesn't make its thickness noticeable when wearing it. The rotor in the movement that winds the watch can be heard when the watch is close to your ears.
Review: A classic that has poise, quality and class! - I liked the Bulova heritage design of this watch. It's similar but not an absolute replica of the A-11 Type watches made for the armed forces in the US during WW2. It's face is closer to the slightly later A-17 Bulova. The feature that made them so useful to soldiers was the 'Hack' function. The ability to stop the second sweep hand to 'synchronise' a units watches . Bulova were one of the original suppliers of the WW2 Hack watch. This one lacks the sub dial but it still has a great historic 'field watch ' design. I picked this little beauty up for £200 from another seller... worth shopping around The watch is very well made from good materials. The Myiota automatic movement is tried and trusted. you can also hand wind it. You can't overwind it as it has a clutch which stops over-winding. gently winding it is a positive pleasure. The dial printing , hands and face in general is very pleasing. Crisp and great quality. The watch strap is excellent quality with nice metal hardware. The buckle is imprinted with 'Bulova' and the crown has a Bulova tuning fork trade mark symbol on it. It's just a little over sized of the original A-11/A-17 watches but this is not an issue.it looks good on the wrist, if a little thick for such a small watch at 39mm. The double domed crystal is nice. It imparts a distortion at the very edge which i find quite pleasing and interesting. I wear this watch from my collection most days. it keeps excellent time... +/- 5 seconds. The ONLY thing that possibly lets this watch down is the lume performance. It's quite satisfactory but not in the same class as a Seiko 5 or Luminox. After about 5 hours it's almost faded out. No matter, as I tend to wear this watch during the day and switch-out to my Luminox Sentry 200 at night. All in all it's one of the better quality WW2 homage / field watches out there. There are many rubbish watches that claim to be based on the WW2 Hack watch. Avoid most of them and just buy this one! I'd recommend it. I've had mine for about 18 months so far and had no problems with it in that time. Update I just bought the Quartz version of this watch. Same great quality as the auto version, just the case is slimmer! and i got it for £100 NEW on special offer..

## Features

- From Bulova's Men's Military Collection, explore field watches that pay homage to our unique military heritage.
- 3 Hand, Automatic, Hack Feature
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel
- Double Domed Mineral Crystal
- 30M Water Resistant and 3 Year Limited Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B08JYLPSCK |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,008,756 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 7,385 in Men's Wrist Watches |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (276) |
| Date First Available  | 22 Oct. 2020 |
| Department  | mens |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 96A259 |
| Manufacturer  | Bulova |
| Package Dimensions  | 12.4 x 9.8 x 7.9 cm; 308 g |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the coverage on my Bulova timepiece?**
A: Bulova timepieces have been engineered to provide years of use with minimal need for service. In the unlikely event that service is needed, your timepiece is covered for three years. For more details visit the brand's website.

**Q: Where can I find an instruction manual for my Bulova timepiece?**
A: See our Standard Manual on the brand's website to read general information about how to set and maintain your watch.

**Q: Where can I purchase additional links/bands?**
A: You may purchase replacement straps and/or additional watch links by contacting our parts department at brand's website or kindly contact customer care.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully simple well made with a back story. Great field watch for the price. Highly Recommended
*by D***M on 10 August 2025*

I'm a watch Nerd with over 50 watches and this one has quickly become one of my top 5, 'go to' watches. If I lost it I would buy another one. Highly recommended as a practical and understated daily watch. Pros Well made with good brushing and polishing for the price. Crystal clear mineral glass. At this price sapphire crystal tend to be low quality and they do not show off the dial as well as mineral crystal. great luminosity in dark conditions. I have worn the watch overnight and can still read the time as the sun rises. the hands and dial also look cool in any low light situation. Small diameter so fits any wrist. Cheap but reliable Miyota mechanical movement. Mine is running at about -1 second per day (this is within Rolex territory). In general you have a very good chance of landing one that is within +/- 10 seconds a day. It can be much worse, so you could just send it back if you are not satisfied. Single pull on the winder enables the time to be reset (it hacks so second hand stops). Winder movement feels tight and smooth when you change time, or manually wind the watch. Fantastic simple and clear dial that has its own beautify in its simplicity. It oozes fuss-free understated competence. You are buying a watch with a back story (Bulova supplied watches to the American Marines during WW2 and they looked much like this). If you buy the special then you are also supporting ex-service personnel. Strap seems a bit flimsy, but in fact after 2 months I haven't changed it as it is very comfortable and still looks like new. Disappears on the wrist due to its size and comfort. One of the best true field watches around this price (you need to go to a Hamilton Khaki field for a jump in quality (but no necessarily in style or comfort). Matches any style from jeans and tee shirt to more formal clothing. cons Only 50 metres water resistance. some may find the strap a bit flimsy. It is quite a thick watch, but to me its small diameter doesn't make its thickness noticeable when wearing it. The rotor in the movement that winds the watch can be heard when the watch is close to your ears.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic that has poise, quality and class!
*by C***Z on 18 March 2023*

I liked the Bulova heritage design of this watch. It's similar but not an absolute replica of the A-11 Type watches made for the armed forces in the US during WW2. It's face is closer to the slightly later A-17 Bulova. The feature that made them so useful to soldiers was the 'Hack' function. The ability to stop the second sweep hand to 'synchronise' a units watches . Bulova were one of the original suppliers of the WW2 Hack watch. This one lacks the sub dial but it still has a great historic 'field watch ' design. I picked this little beauty up for £200 from another seller... worth shopping around The watch is very well made from good materials. The Myiota automatic movement is tried and trusted. you can also hand wind it. You can't overwind it as it has a clutch which stops over-winding. gently winding it is a positive pleasure. The dial printing , hands and face in general is very pleasing. Crisp and great quality. The watch strap is excellent quality with nice metal hardware. The buckle is imprinted with 'Bulova' and the crown has a Bulova tuning fork trade mark symbol on it. It's just a little over sized of the original A-11/A-17 watches but this is not an issue.it looks good on the wrist, if a little thick for such a small watch at 39mm. The double domed crystal is nice. It imparts a distortion at the very edge which i find quite pleasing and interesting. I wear this watch from my collection most days. it keeps excellent time... +/- 5 seconds. The ONLY thing that possibly lets this watch down is the lume performance. It's quite satisfactory but not in the same class as a Seiko 5 or Luminox. After about 5 hours it's almost faded out. No matter, as I tend to wear this watch during the day and switch-out to my Luminox Sentry 200 at night. All in all it's one of the better quality WW2 homage / field watches out there. There are many rubbish watches that claim to be based on the WW2 Hack watch. Avoid most of them and just buy this one! I'd recommend it. I've had mine for about 18 months so far and had no problems with it in that time. Update I just bought the Quartz version of this watch. Same great quality as the auto version, just the case is slimmer! and i got it for £100 NEW on special offer..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Men's Bulova Military VWI Special Edition AUTOMATIC NOT QUARTZ
*by P***E on 17 July 2021*

Cannot understand why people are moaning about accuracy on an automatic watch. If you want quartz accuracy buy a quartz watch. You will not get spot on accuracy in a mechanical watch unless you spend thousands of pounds…

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