It’s inexpensive, accurate, and features a sweeping seconds hand for the chronograph. I think for the level of finishing, the quartz movement is honestly the most appropriate for this watch. The Surfboard comes in both the quartz option shown in this post, as well as a spendy 27-jewel Swiss automatic option. Rubber strap with deployant clasp The Movement Should you want to change it, the watch will accept any 20mm straps, but for a casual beach watch, you’d be hard pressed to outdo the included strap.Ģ0mm lugs. That being said, the strap is a very attractive blue tropic strap with a deployant clasp. Only the much more expensive automatic version comes on a bracelet.

Unfortunately, the watch is only available on a rubber strap. And a heck of an affordable alternative to the Tag Monaco. That’s also the case for the Surfboard’s case.Īll kinds of retro. One feature I really like about Bulova watches is that they leave a lot of negative space on the back, so you could have it engraved if you so desired. Like other dive watches with chronographs, the pushers should not be used underwater. The crown is signed and screws down, giving the watch 200 meters of water resistance. The steel tonneau case is extremely retro, and helps to make the 40.5 mm watch feel appropriately sized on smaller wrists. The Caseīased on a model from 1971, the Surfboard exudes a really funky vibe that caught my eye sitting behind the glass. I’ve been wearing it for the last week, and I’m now comfortable giving a fair review. The retro style caught my eye, and after about a week, I decided to buy it. I wasn’t planning on adding anything to my collection this year, but two weeks ago I spotted a Bulova Surfboard chronograph behind the counter of my local jeweler. For me, that usually means my Seiko Samurai or Bulova Devil Diver. I’m not a super formal guy, and I like the versatility of having a watch that can handle being covered in sunscreen, dunked in the waves, and still look good enough to wear to work. With summer finally here, and given that I live 15 minutes from the beach, it’s dive watch season for me. When he’s not training or doing photography he enjoys reading and writing on a myriad of topics. Gray market dealers won’t come with a manufacturer’s warranty.Ībout the Author: Zach S. is a United States Marine Corps Officer and Product Photographer from Maryland’s Eastern Shore. NOTE: Price can fluctuate depending on sales at Macys, but at least you’re getting it an authorized dealer there. Bulova Surfboard Chronograph – $450ish ($695)

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