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Detail of a chronograph dial showing sub-registers and a tachymeter scale Chronograph Stopwatch complications and tachymeter dials 110 models Close-up of a dive watch bezel and steel case Diving Built for depth, legibility and rotating bezels 12 models The exposed gear train and balance wheel of an automatic movement Automatic Self-winding mechanical movements 39 models Close-up of a digital wristwatch display Digital Displays, alarms and countdown functions 63 models A minimal wristwatch resting on a textured stone surface Solar Powered Light-driven movements that never need a battery 31 models
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Compare specifications, features and details to find the watch that’s right for you.

Specification comparison of three archived watches
Specification Bulova Fashin Watches Bulova Fashin Watches Accutron Bordeaux watch Accutron Bordeaux Cmd30B-1T watch Casio Remote
Brand Bulova Accutron Casio
Model 96L65 26A02 Not provided
Movement Not provided Not provided Not provided
Case material Not provided Stainless Steel Not provided
Crystal Not provided Sapphire Crystal Not provided
Water resistance Not provided Water Resistant Not provided
Complications Not provided Not provided Alarm
Strap / bracelet Leather Strap Bracelet Not provided
Catalogue price (2006) $84.00 historical $379.00 historical $31.50 historical
Availability Archive Model Archive Model Archive Model
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