Bulova Racer ChronographvsDan Henry 1962

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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

Dan Henry 1962 at true scale

1962

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.9mm

Thickness

n/a

13.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$280

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$280
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility, attractive panda dial, and value under $300. However, some find its quartz movement and chronograph functionality limited, and its design a "mash-up" that doesn't quite capture vintage inspirations. One owner found strap fitting difficult due to tight tolerances and the lume to be poor, fading quickly and hindering legibility with glowing sub-dial hands; visibility was also an issue with black hands on black sub-dials. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 well for its value and attractive dial, despite some reservations about its quartz movement and legibility challenges.

From video reviewers

The vintage aesthetic and affordable price point are praised. The lume performance is considered weak.

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