Bulova Racer ChronographvsTimex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer

Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer
TimexExpedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer

Ref. expedition-chrono-alarm-timer-41mm-resin-strap-watch-t40941·MSRP $91

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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

Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer at true scale

Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$91

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

2 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$91
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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.

Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer

The Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer is widely praised by owners for its durability and inexpensive price, with one owner suggesting it will last another decade. The watch features an easy-to-read display that can be set to a 24-hour clock, and a dedicated button allows for quick viewing of a different time zone. One owner notes that the mode switching returns directly to time mode after using a function, requiring users to cycle through all modes to set multiple alarms. The acronym "CAT5" on the dial is understood by the community to stand for Chrono, Alarm, and Timer, a common Timex designation. Overall, owners rate the Timex Expedition Digital Chrono Alarm Timer highly for its robust build and practical features at an accessible price point.