Bulova Racer ChronographvsLilienthal Berlin Chronograph Blue Orange Leather Blue

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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

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Blue Orange Leather Blue at true scale

Chronograph Blue Orange Leather Blue

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

n/a

$299

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
316L surgical steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Painted

Movement

3 specs
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$299
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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.

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Blue Orange Leather Blue

Owners widely report issues with customer service and quality control, including non-calibrating chronograph pointers, detached crowns, and watches stopping working. Some owners find the SuperLuminova disappointing and the case scratches easily. The Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Blue Orange Watch Leather Blue is described as a fashion watch with a decent Swiss quartz movement and sapphire crystal, with some praising its design and perceived quality for the price, while others question its value. The blue and orange dial is appreciated for its sunburst pattern and good finishing, and the watch is noted as a 42.5mm piece with 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided on the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Blue Orange Watch Leather Blue, with significant concerns about quality control and customer service tempering praise for its design and value proposition.

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