AV86 1960 Racing ChronographvsBulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427
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Measurements
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1960 Racing Chronograph

Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
n/a
Thickness
12.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$399
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Movement
Miyota 6S20
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph for its Speedmaster-inspired aesthetics and its value at the $400 price point, with one owner calling it "nearly perfect." Some community members note its decent finishing and textured wave dial, making it a fun summer daily wearer. However, one owner questions its value proposition against other quartz chronographs in a similar price bracket, and another suggests better quality alternatives exist for the money, though personal preference for the look is paramount. Overall, owners rate the AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph highly for its Speedmaster-like aesthetics and fun summer wearability at the price.
Owners praise the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427 for its fresh racing chronograph designs and dial aesthetics. Some owners find the 42mm case size larger than preferred. The faux-rally strap's non-functional perforations are noted, and one owner suggests the chronograph function may only track seconds, not fractions. Some anticipate price drops due to its quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427 positively for its racing-inspired dial aesthetics, though some find the case size large and the strap design questionable.
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