Description
BULOVA REVIVES 1973 “PARKING METER” CHRONOGRAPH
FOR LATEST ARCHIVE SERIES TIMEPIECE
In what may be considered “The Golden Age of the Bulova Chronograph,” between 1970 and
1974 Bulova produced a number of distinctive chronograph watches. These original 70s
timepieces are highly sought after by vintage watch enthusiasts due to their iconic design like
the newly re-released famous Bulova Stars & Stripes and Surfboard. Today Bulova is proud to
present the Archive Re-edition of the original 1973 Chronograph “31008-6W” timepiece,
popularly known as the “Parking Meter.”
With its eye-catching shape, Chronograph “31008-6W” features
a unique dial configuration, resembling a parking meter – giving
this particular model its nickname. The timepiece is further
distinguished by the unusual placement of its pushers, forming
a bullhead feature – 2 at the top of the case, with the crown at
the 6H.
Coming from a family of famous “firsts,” the original Bulova
Chronograph “31008-6W” housed the “ChronoMatic”
movement, the first automatic chronograph movement of its
kind. While the vintage timepiece represents a significant event
in horological history, Bulova reintroduces a new version
incorporating the same signature design details.
The new Bulova Parking Meter Chronograph boasts the same “Parking Meter” case shape with
top pushers and unique crown positioning as the original. Featuring a silver dial with blue and
orange details, the watch comes in stainless steel with a blue ion plated outer ring leading up to
the pushers and matching inner tachymeter ring. The watch is powered by a 0S21 Miyota
Chronograph with dual time feature set with the 6H crown and is set on a supple brown leather
strap with blue-grey stitching. This new timepiece is a Limited Edition of individually
numbered 5,000 pieces worldwide.
