Bulova 98B428 Racer Quartz Chronograph Black Leather Strap

Bulova 98B428: A Racer Chronograph With Actual Bite

The Bulova 98B428 takes the Racer line seriously: black IP case, orange timing accents, perforated leather, and pushers that look like they belong near a starting grid. It is not subtle, but it is focused. The watch works because Bulova commits to the motorsport idea instead of just adding a checkerboard detail and calling it done.

The Dial Does the Heavy Lifting

The black dial is busy in the right way. The orange tachymeter scale and central chronograph seconds hand give the watch its speed-gauge feel, while the silver-tone markers and luminous hands keep it readable. The date at 6 o’clock is tucked in cleanly, so the dial stays balanced despite the two subdials and chapter-ring pattern.

A Case With Some Shape

At 42mm, the black ion-plated stainless steel case has enough presence for the design to make sense. It is not a thin dress watch and should not pretend to be. Long Island Watch lists the case at about 13mm thick with a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, which keeps the curved profile wearable for a sport chronograph.

Quartz, Sapphire, and 100 Meters

The Miyota 0S21 quartz chronograph is the practical choice here. You get chronograph minutes, 24-hour indication, calendar, and grab-and-go accuracy without treating the watch like a mechanical project. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance add useful daily durability.

The Bottom Line

This is for someone who wants a black sport chronograph with a clear racing angle and no apology for the orange. The perforated black leather strap fits the theme, and the case design has more character than a generic round chrono. If you want quiet, look elsewhere. If you want Bulova having some fun with motorsport, the 98B428 gets it.