Bulova 96A329 Sutton Automatic Green Skeleton Dial Bracelet

Bulova 96A329: A Sutton With The Dial Opened Up

The Bulova 96A329 takes the Sutton formula and makes the mechanics part of the design. The 40mm stainless steel case keeps the watch familiar and wearable, while the green skeleton dial gives you a full view into the automatic movement instead of hiding it under a conventional dial plate.

The Green Dial Does The Work

Skeleton watches can get busy fast. This one works because the green outer dial still gives the hands and applied markers a clear frame. You get the visual depth of the open movement without losing the basic job of reading the time.

Inside The 8N26

Bulova lists the movement as the 8N26 automatic, a 21-jewel caliber with a 42-hour power reserve. It is not trying to be a chronometer-grade sports watch; it is a visible, mechanical centerpiece that suits the Sutton’s classic case shape.

Steel, Sapphire, And A Real Bracelet

The silver-tone stainless steel case is matched to a multi-link steel bracelet with a push-button deployant clasp. The anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal is a good call here, because an open dial only works when the details stay easy to see.

The Bottom Line

This is for someone who likes mechanical watches and wants to see the movement doing its thing. The tradeoff is water resistance: 30 meters is fine for daily caution, not swimming. As a dress-leaning automatic with a bit more visual nerve, the 96A329 makes sense.