# 70s Dive Watch-Inspired Timepieces The Bulova Chronograph A 'Surfboard' is Limited-Edition By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-chronograph-a-surfboard References: [werd](https://www.werd.com/55082/bulova-re-creates-a-classic-with-the-chronograph-a-surfboard/) & [bulova](https://www.bulova.com/us/en/collection/surfboard/) The Bulova Chronograph A 'Surfboard' timepiece is a new style from the iconic watch brand that is designed to deliver exceptional function and fashion for wearers to appreciate. The timepiece draws design inspiration from the brand's 70s-era dive watches and features a 38mm stainless steel case that holds the five-hand automatic chronograph within. The accessory has a Swiss Made movement within with 27 jewels and a 48-hour power reserve to keep it running between wears. The Bulova Chronograph A 'Surfboard' timepiece gets its name from the oval-shaped section on the dial that surrounds the two sub-dials to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the watch. The timepiece is waterproof rated to 200 meters and limited to just 350 examples priced at $2,950 a piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **70s Dive Watch-inspired Timepieces:** Designing watches drawing inspiration from 70s-era dive watches is a trend that provides added functionality with a touch of nostalgia to watch enthusiasts. - **Automatic Chronograph Movements:** Automatic chronograph movements are a trend that offers precise and accurate timekeeping with minimal manual intervention, providing a compelling alternative to quartz movement watches. - **Limited-edition Watches:** Creating limited-edition watches is a trend that offers exclusivity to consumers and can be used to leverage scarcity to command higher prices for high-quality driven products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry can benefit from these trends by creating innovative watch design, features, and functionalities to meet the changing consumer demands and preferences. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can leverage the trend of creating limited-edition watches as a competitive advantage to shape perceptions of exclusive ownership and product scarcity for high-end watches. - **Retail:** The retail industry can adapt to the trend of 70s Dive watch-inspired timepieces by offering personalized purchasing experiences that cater to consumers seeking timepieces with vintage, aesthetic appeal with added functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived 60s-Inspired Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-revival-a3648.md) - [Celebratory Retro-Style Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-super-seville-daydate.md) - [Accessible Aquatic Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-tiburon-dive-watch.md) - [Accessible Aquatic-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-x-swatch-fifty-fathoms-blue-lagoon.md) - [Ultra-Limited Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singer-divetrack-automatic-chronograph-diver.md) - [Retro West Coast Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oris-divers-seventyfive.md) - [Summery Oceanic Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prosper-heritage.md) - [Demure Designer Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-skindiver-automatic-watch.md) - [Limited-Edition Timepiece Unveilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-shelby-mustang-gt500.md)