Bulova is selling a $375 dive watch fit for James Bond for only $300

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Why we love this deal

Few timepieces are more iconic than the classic automatic dive watch, a style often sported by the beloved superspy James Bond. Since the '60s, classic dive watch designs have exuded brash style and rugged quality. That's probably why Bulova's sister brand Caravelle went back to its archives to reinterpret one of the brand's most beautiful examples from the past. Caravelle was founded in 1962, and it's made some of the best everyday watches alongside Bulova since its inception. Right now, Bulova is selling a gorgeous retro-inspired Caravelle dive watch at a big discount, and we think this one's worth doing a serious deep dive on.

The Caravelle by Bulova Sea Hunter Dive Watch is on sale for $300, which is 20% off the original price of $375. This watch will get you all the best kind of attention, no matter if you're wearing it on the beach, in the boardroom, or on a secret mission for his majesty the king.

Caravelle by Bulova Sea Hunter Dive Watch, $300 (was $375) at Bulova

Why do shoppers love it?

This watch has serious diver chops and a whole lot more. With a vintage-style case diameter of 39 millimeters, it's not too big and not too small. The case and bracelet are made from corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel. It's a pressure-treated metal that's also rustproof, making it the perfect tool watch for anyone who spends time in or even near the water. The deep black dial and shovel hour hand are reminiscent of dive watches from the heyday of automatic timepieces, specifically the '60s.

The dial markers and handset also have a faux patina finish that rounds out the vintage look. The patina also has luminescent properties, so you'll be able to read the time even in low-light conditions. There is a date window at 3 o'clock and a rotating dive bezel that's perfect for timing your free dives or even your pasta. The bezel has a luminescent lume pip at the 12 o'clock position as well, further bolstering the piece's dive watch DNA. All of these elements combine to make the watch as appropriate to wear with jeans and a T-shirt as it is with a tuxedo.

This gorgeous work of horological art is powered by a 21-jewel automatic movement that never needs a battery. It stores energy in the mainspring every time you move your arm, then releases it throughout the day to keep accurate time. It has an impressive power reserve of 42 hours, which means you won't need to reset the time every morning when you get up. Its 200 meters of water resistance allows you to take this watch swimming in the ocean with no fear of internal water damage whatsoever. It achieves this with the help of a crown that screws into the case, making a perfect watertight seal. It's a true tool watch in every sense of the word. 

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Details to know

• Material: 316L stainless steel.
• Case diameter: 39 millimeters.
• Movement: 21 jewel automatic movement.
• Water resistance: 200 meters.

Bulova customers instantly fell in love with this piece. One buyer described it as "beautiful," adding, "This watch was love at first sight for me. Beautifully made, simple, and sophisticated…This watch deserves to be in every gentleman's collection."

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The Caravelle by Bulova Sea Hunter Dive Watch could be your new favorite watch. At just $300 it's a luxury timepiece at an affordable price. It's an undercover deal that will have you saying "mission accomplished" the second it lands on your wrist.