Bulova Racer ChronographvsLIV Watches Gravel 002

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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

LIV Watches Gravel 002 at true scale

Gravel 002

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

n/a

12.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$650

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
12.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$650
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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.

LIV Watches Gravel 002

LIV Watches GRAVEL 002 is described as "very cool" by one owner, who also finds the brand's models, including the GX-AC and GX1-A, to be well-built and offer value beyond their price point. However, one owner noted that a previous 43mm LIV chrono model wore smaller than advertised, which was disappointing for those seeking a larger watch. Another owner found the hands on a previous LIV chrono model too thin against a busy dial, impacting legibility. On balance, owners find LIV Watches GRAVEL 002 models to be well-built and cool, though legibility on busy dials and actual wear size compared to advertised dimensions have been points of concern for some.

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