Bulova Racer ChronographvsCharlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "Salvia" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition)

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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.

Bulova Racer Chronograph at true scale

Racer Chronograph

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "Salvia" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition) at true scale

GRX - Chronographe HF "Salvia" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition)

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Thickness

n/a

10.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$545

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
10.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$545
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Reviews

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Bulova Racer Chronograph

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.

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "Salvia" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition)

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "SALVIA" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition) for its good value, quality, and aesthetics, with one owner specifically noting its build quality and accuracy. Reviewers and owners alike flag the lume as only moderately bright and long-lasting, and the domed sapphire crystal can create reflections. Some community members express concern over the brand's logo size and one owner reports play in the chronograph hand, which the company states is normal. Overall, owners rate the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "SALVIA" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition) highly for its build quality and aesthetics at its price point.

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