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

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph at true scale

1960 Racing Chronograph

Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427 at true scale

Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

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Thickness

12.7mm

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Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$399

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Movement

Miyota 6S20

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
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Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
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Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black & Off White
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Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S20
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
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Reviews

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AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph

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.

Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap Racer Chronograph 98B427

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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