Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice EditionvsBulova Racer Chronograph with Green Dial

Ref. reserve-solar-chrono-vice-edition-solar-powered-mechaquartz·MSRP $535

Ref. bulova-racer-chronograph-with-green-dial-98b468·MSRP $521
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Measurements
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Solar Chrono Vice Edition

Racer Chronograph with Green Dial
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
13.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$535
$521
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Movement
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice Edition for its vibrant neon colors and impressive Synthwave design, embodying a fantastic 1980s aesthetic. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent and bright lume application, complementing the retro look. The reliable solar-powered mecaquartz movement is also a noted strength, though some find the chronograph hands do not reset instantaneously, a characteristic of this movement type. One owner found the included straps to be cheap, contrasting with the polished bezel and premium materials. The 42mm case size may wear large for some wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice Edition highly for its head-turning aesthetic and value.
Owners widely praise the Islander Bulova Racer Chronograph with Green Dial #98B468 for its attractive green dial color and the inclusion of a running seconds hand in place of a 24-hour subdial. Some owners note that the chronograph function may only track full seconds, not fractions, despite the dial's appearance. The lume on the dial indices and hands is green, contrasting with the blue glow of the bezel hour markers, though the chronograph and sub-dial hands are unlumed. On balance, owners rate the Islander Bulova Racer Chronograph with Green Dial #98B468 highly for its aesthetic appeal and functional subdial configuration.
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