Bulova has announced a reintroduction of watch design that has become a cult classic in recent years, the Chronograph A, better known to vintage watch enthusiasts as the Surfboard. The nickname comes from the oval circling the two subdials, creating a shape that resembles a surfboard, and calls to mind the sporty sense of adventure that any brand would want their chronograph to embody. It?s a design that collectors still have a very obvious interest in (we wrote about it back in 2014 right here), so Bulova bringing it back is a no-brainer, and they?re doing it in a way that will please both serious collectors and more casual watch fans who are after something fun and nicely made geared toward the summer months. Let?s take a closer look.

Bulova Chronograph A ?Surfboard? 
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Beige/blue, Beige/black, Blue/white
Dimensions: 38.5 x 16.7mm (Mechanical), 40.5 x 14.5mm (Quartz)
Crystal: Sapphire     
Water Resistance: 200 meters
Crown: Screw down             
Movement: Sellita Caliber SW-510 (Mechanical), Miyota Caliber 6S21-00A (Quartz)
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet (Mechanical), Silicone strap (Quartz)
Price: $695 (Quartz)
Price: $2,950 (Mechanical)
Reference Number: n/a
Expected Release: Quartz available now, mechanical delivers in April  

The new Chronograph A collection is actually made up of two distinct releases. First, we have a limited edition version in a boxed set that is essentially a repro...