Bulova is a brand with a long and storied history, and they’ve got a wide range of designs. What that means is that, whether you like vintage or modern looks, they’ve likely got something that you’d want to put on your wrist. Their latest trio is known as the Bulova Racer Chronograph.
Bulova Racer Chronograph: what it is
The name of the watch – Bulova Racer Chronograph – tells you what it’s all about. This is a 42mm watch that’s packing in a quartz chronograph movement. For this release, Bulova is leaning into their history as a NASCAR timekeeper (from the 50s-70s). These watches aren’t necessarily evoking a specific design from then. Rather, it’s a new look with a vintage feel.
The hardware
All of the timing in the Bulova Racer Chronograph is provided by the Miyota OS21 quarts chronograph. Along with tracking your track times (with a central chrono seconds and a chronograph 60 minute register), you’ve got a 24-hour register, as well as date display. And, yes, of course there’s the main timekeeping.
All of this is packed into a 42mm case (with 22mm lugs), locked up to net a 100m WR rating. You can opt for the watch on a bracelet, or on one of two different leather straps (coordinated to whether or not you opt for the PVD case).
Wrapping things up
While you might have hoped for a specific reissue from their racing heyday, we’re perfectly fine with them not reproducing a specific model from the back catalog. Pricing for the collection ranges from $595 – $675 (they’re currently on discount with the launch). Check them out, and order yours, over at bulova.com
Bulova Racer Chronograph Tech Specs
- Movement
- 0S21
- Quartz
- A movement powered by a battery. The quartz crystal regulates the time achieving accuracy to 15 seconds a month.
- Case Width (mm): 42
- Lug Width (mm): 22
- Dial
- Blue or Black with Orange Accents; Silver-Tone Accents
- Luminous Hands and Markers
- Strap Type: Bracelet, Stainless Steel or leather strap
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel (silver-tone or PVD)
- Aluminum bezel
- Clasp
- Deployant Clasp with Push Buttons or thumbnail buckle
- Crystal
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- Impact and shatter resistant – anti-reflective coating deflects light
- Water-Resistance: 0100M
- Additional Functions
- Chronograph
- Calendar
- 24 Hour Time
