Bulova Racer ChronographvsFarr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0

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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

Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0 at true scale

Solar Chrono Vice 2.0

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.5mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$550

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VS71

Case

3 specs
Thickness
n/a
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Bubblegum
Lume
None
C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VS71
Type
Quartz
Solar
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$550
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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.

Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0 for its bold, retro 1980s synthwave aesthetic, unique colorways, and impressive lume, with many calling it a fun, daily-wearable timepiece. The solar-powered Seiko VS71 movement and sapphire crystal are also noted strengths. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, and the chronograph pushers are described as lacking the tactile feel of traditional mechaquartz movements, with a less snappy reset action. The $525-$535 price is considered higher than some comparable mainstream solar chronographs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0 highly for its distinctive design and solar convenience at its price point.