Bulova 44B130 Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Black Dial Rubber Strap

Bulova 44B130: The Stealthy Option

While its siblings go bold with blue or green, the 44B130 takes the opposite approach. Black dial, black strap, rose gold case—it’s the Sea Hunter for people who want a vintage diver without announcing it from across the room.

High Contrast, High Legibility

The black dial against rose gold hands and indices creates the strongest contrast in the Sea Hunter lineup. You can actually read this one at a glance, which matters for a watch that’s nominally a dive instrument. The luminous markers punch through in low light better than the colored dial variants.

Rose Gold That Works

Rose gold can go wrong quickly, but Bulova’s restrained here. The warmth plays well against the black dial and strap without looking like costume jewelry. It reads more vintage than flashy—think 1970s sports watch, not Vegas high roller.

The Familiar Foundation

Same Miyota 8215 automatic, same 200m water resistance, same 39mm case. The rubber strap is comfortable and durable, though you’ll want to keep it clean—the black shows water spots more than you’d expect. The screw-down crown and unidirectional bezel work exactly as they should.

The Versatile Choice

If you’re only getting one Sea Hunter and aren’t sure about the colored dials, this is the safe pick. It’ll work with more outfits, age more gracefully, and attract less attention if that’s what you’re after. At $350, it’s the same value proposition as the blue—just quieter about it.