# Parking Meter-Inspired Timepieces The Bulova 'Parking Meter' Chronograph Has a Retro Style By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-parking-meter-chronograph References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/style/bulova-parking-meter-chronograph/) & [bulova](https://bulova.com/us/en/product/98B390.html) The ultra-stylish but slightly unorthodox [Bulova](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-lunar-pilot-meteorite) 'Parking Meter' Chronograph has been revived by the brand to offer discerning timepiece aficionados with a [retro accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-super-seville-daydate) to add to their collection. The timepiece is characterized first and foremost by its distinctly shaped subdials, which combine to form the shape of the namesake parking meter. The watch boasts a bullhead style and boasts top-mounted chrono pushers and a down at the six-o'clock point to reinforce the distinct form of the accessory. The Bulova 'Parking Meter' Chronograph has a tachymeter inner bezel ring and a deep-set main dial within its stainless steel case, which measures in at 43mm. The [high-quality quartz timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-timex-1972) boasts a silver, blue and orange color scheme to give it a slightly sporty finish that's also inherently retro. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Timepieces:** Offering vintage-inspired designs to consumers who appreciate a chic and unique accessory for their collection. - **Customized Chronographs:** Providing the opportunity for watchmakers to create timepieces with distinct shapes and features that cater to specific consumer preferences. - **Innovative Watch Bezels:** Introducing new materials and designs to watch bezels that enhances their features beyond time-telling, such as the tachymeter inner bezel ring of the Bulova 'Parking Meter' Chronograph. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Offering limited-run or customized timepieces that appeal to fashion-conscious individuals or collectors who want unique accessories to complement their style. - **Watchmaking:** Providing new opportunities to create and market retro-inspired timepieces that add a fresh take to traditional watch designs using an unconventional form or material in watchmaking. - **Automotive Accessories:** Incorporating automobile-inspired elements to timepieces, highlighting unique and creative ways to incorporate auto-inspired aesthetics in more products outside of the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedometer.md) - [Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-glassbox-chronograph.md) - [Colorful Retro Design Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-chronograph-usm.md) - [Retro Rally-Ready Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-glashtte-timepiece.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ollech-wajs-rallychron.md) - [Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-time-collection.md) - [Celestial Meteorite-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-lunar-pilot-meteorite.md) - [Celebratory Retro-Style Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-super-seville-daydate.md) - [Limited-Edition Timepiece Unveilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-shelby-mustang-gt500.md)