{"id":21749,"date":"2023-03-10T08:49:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T08:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeland-life.com\/?p=21749"},"modified":"2023-03-10T08:49:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T08:49:30","slug":"bulova-chronograph-a-surfboard-edition-watch-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeland-life.com\/?p=21749","title":{"rendered":"Bulova Chronograph A Surfboard Edition Watch Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

My followers should need no introduction to Bulova, one of the most well known watch manufacturers in the industry. Today, I\u2019m reviewing their Chronograph A Ref 98A253 Surfboard Edition. This watch is a throwback to Bulova\u2019s 1970s sports chronographs. Fans of the original gave it the nickname \u201cSurfboard\u201d, because of the surfboard-shaped oval on the dial. Bulova took that nickname and made it their own, and now they\u2019re issuing a limited edition throwback that\u2019s designed to look like the original 1971 timepiece.<\/p>\n

Beautiful 1970s Case<\/h2>\n

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To begin with, let\u2019s take a look at the Surfboard Edition\u2019s stainless steel case. It has a retro, extended shape that looks like it popped out of a time machine from the 1970s. It measures 40mm in diameter, and 16.7mm thick. Fans of my blog will know that I love a mid-sized watch, and the profile here is just what I like. It\u2019s big enough to be easily readable, but it\u2019s small enough to maintain a modest wrist presence. Whether you\u2019re a man or a woman, you\u2019ll find that it\u2019s easy to wear without drawing too much attention.<\/p>\n

\"Pushers<\/p>\n

The case is very well constructed, and Bulova clearly put some time and effort into the design. The lugs extend smoothly from the ends of the case, without any angles or curves. This makes them look like an organic part of the case, rather than an extension. Between the lugs, you\u2019ll find a sturdy rubber strap. There are perforations near the watch case, which makes it breathable enough for most purposes. All in all, I found the fit very comfortable, and didn\u2019t have any issues with it cutting into my skin or pinching.<\/p>\n

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\"Side<\/p>\n

On the right side of the case, you\u2019ll find two pushers at 2 and 4 o\u2019clock, along with a screw-down crown at 3 o\u2019clock. This ensures that the crown won\u2019t pull out and accidentally reset the time if it gets snagged. It also contributes to the Surfboard Edition\u2019s impressive 200-meter (666-foot) water-resistance. <\/p>\n

\"View<\/p>\n

The crystal is curved, and slightly raised. Some curved
\ncrystals distort the dial, which defeats the purpose of owning a watch to begin
\nwith, but the Surfboard Edition strikes a good balance between style and
\nfunction. The only time you\u2019ll see any distortion is when you\u2019re viewing the
\ndial from an extreme angle. When you\u2019re looking at it from any normal angle,
\nyou\u2019ll be able to read the dial just fine.<\/p>\n

Classic Surfboard Dial<\/h2>\n

\"Photo<\/p>\n

The main attraction of the Surfboard Edition is the throwback dial, which has one of the most unique looks on the market. It\u2019s available in four different patterns, with different colors and accents. All of them are attractive, but the one I received had the blue dial, so that\u2019s the one I’m reviewing here. The main part of the dial is a deep sea blue, but the oval \u201csurfboard\u201d in the center is white. Inside of this surfboard, you\u2019ll find the two complications. At 3 o\u2019clock, there\u2019s a 30-minute subdial, with fine black numerals and a high-visibility red hand. At 9 o\u2019clock, there\u2019s a running second hand, with similar numerals and hand.<\/p>\n

\"Macro<\/p>\n

The hour and minute hand are both wide and white, with a two-tone tip. The outer edges of the tip are bright red, while the center sports a slim lume stripe. The seconds hand is long and needle-shaped, with a bright red\/orange finish that matches the red on the other hands and the subdials.<\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/p>\n

The 5-minute positions are marked by silver double-hashes, complete with lume stripes in the middle. There are no hashes at the 3 and 9 o\u2019clock positions because of the subdials. Outside of the main dial, there\u2019s a tachymeter ring that\u2019s marked with fine white hashes and numerals. On lighter versions of the dial, these details are black rather than white.<\/p>\n

\"Super<\/p>\n

Outside of the dial itself, you\u2019ll see a blue and red Pepsi
\nbezel. While the Surfboard Edition isn\u2019t a true dive watch, this is a true
\ndive-style bezel. It has a lume dot at the 12-o\u2019clock position, wide white
\nhashes at 5 o\u2019clock positions, and finer hashes for single minutes. Arabic
\nnumerals denote the 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50-minute positions.<\/p>\n

Miyota Movement<\/h2>\n

Inside of the Surfboard Edition, you\u2019ll find a quartz Miyota Caliber 6S21 chronograph movement. Yes, not automatic for this specific model, although the creamed coloured dial version is automatic. At this price, it would have been nice to see a mechanical movement.<\/p>\n

For more information on this watch or to view the entire Bulova line visit their official website here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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