Chronograph · Bulova
Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B256
Ref. 96B256 · Amazon ASIN B01AJF1KLS
A 43 mm quartz chronograph on a steel bracelet with a blue dial, rotating inner bezel, mineral crystal and 100 m water resistance.
Case diameter43 mm
Warranty3 years
Amazon price · new
$282.16
Value Score
74 of 100
Rank in type
2 of 5 chronographs
Spec points
48
vs. type median
-39% ($463)
Amazon sales rank
#212 wrist watches
In stock · sold by Watchsavings. Price as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC.
Specifications
What you get
Published manufacturer specifications. Fields we could not verify are left out rather than guessed.
Reference96B256
MovementQuartz
CrystalMineral
Water resistance100 m
Case diameter43 mm
Strap / braceletSteel
LumeYes
Calendardate
Warranty3 years
Value Score
How the 48 spec points add up
Value Score = 100 × √(spec points per dollar ÷ the best ratio among chronographs in stock on Amazon today). Full methodology.
Quartz+14
Mineral crystal+8
100 m water resistance+12
Steel bracelet+6
Luminous hands and markers+4
Date+2
3-year warranty+2
Spec points48
Alternatives
Compared with other chronographs
Same type, other model families, verified Amazon prices today. See the full Chronograph Watches ranking →
| # | Watch | Movement | Crystal | Water res. | Case diameter × lug-to-lug | Fits wrist | Spec pts | Price | Value Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Solar quartz | Mineral | 100 m | — | — | 58 | $188.71 | 100 | Amazon |
| 2 | Quartz | Mineral | 100 m | 43 mm | — | 48 | $282.16third-party | 74 | Amazon | |
| 3 | High-accuracy quartz (Precisionist 262 kHz) | Sapphire | 50 m | 45 mm | — | 55 | $463.05 | 62 | Amazon | |
| 4 |  | Quartz | Sapphire | 100 m | 45.5 mm | — | 59 | $575.00 | 58 | Amazon |
| 5 |  | High-accuracy quartz (Precisionist 262 kHz) | Sapphire | 50 m | 43.5 mm | — | 55 | $671.25third-party | 52 | Amazon |
Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. third-party = sold by a marketplace seller, not Amazon (warranty may differ); ships later = not in stock today, never crowned best value.
FAQ
Questions about the Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B256
How much does the Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B256 cost on Amazon?
As of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC, the Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B256 (96B256) is listed new on Amazon at $282.16, sold by Watchsavings. That is 39% below the median of the 5 chronographs we track with a live price ($463). Prices change; the price shown on Amazon at checkout applies.
What is the Value Score of the Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B256?
Value Score 74. It earns 48 spec points (Quartz, mineral crystal, 100 m water resistance) and today's price of $282.16 gives 17.0 points per $100. The score is 100 times the square root of that ratio divided by the best ratio among chronographs in stock on Amazon today. The formula is published on our methodology page.
What wrist size fits the Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B256?
The case is 43 mm across. We do not have a verified lug-to-lug figure for this reference, so we do not publish a wrist-fit estimate.
What are alternatives to the Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B256?
Among chronographs with a verified Amazon price today, the highest-scoring alternatives from other model families are: Citizen Eco-Drive Chronograph AT2387-52E ($188.71, Value Score 100), Bulova Lunar Pilot 45 mm 96B251 ($463.05, Value Score 62), Tissot Supersport Chrono Black T125.617.11.051.00 ($575.00, Value Score 58). See the full ranking on our Chronograph Watches page.
Read next