Bulova Shelby Racer 1964 Daytona Coupe Limited Edition 96K118 | High-Precision Quartz (HPQ 262 kHz) Chronograph Watch with Sapphire Crystal (40.5 mm, 100 m)

Professional Description

The Bulova Shelby® Racer Chronograph 96K118 Limited Edition is a masterpiece of engineering and design born from the official collaboration between Bulova and the legendary racing car manufacturer Shelby®. Inspired by the iconic 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe and the 50th Anniversary edition of its aluminum body, this watch pays tribute to one of the most celebrated milestones in American motorsports.

The watch’s design directly evokes the DNA of the racetrack: its mirror-polished stainless steel case and shiny silver dial reflect the bare aluminum body of the original sports car, while the three chronograph sub-dials replicate the instrumentation of a racing dashboard. Inside beats the Bulova High Precision Quartz (HPQ) NP20 caliber, an ultra-high-frequency quartz movement that oscillates at 262 kHz—eight times faster than a standard quartz movement—ensuring unmatched accuracy and a continuous, smooth sweep (sweeping hand) for both the seconds hand and the chronograph counter.

Key Features

• Shelby® Collection Limited Edition: An official commemorative timepiece developed in direct partnership with Shelby®, featuring a case back with a crystal insert engraved with the Bulova and Shelby Daytona Coupe emblems.
• High Precision Quartz (HPQ 262 kHz) Movement: Bulova-patented technology with a 262 kHz oscillation frequency. It offers an accuracy of one second per year and a continuous second hand movement (smooth sweep), emulating the fluidity of mechanical movements without sacrificing the reliability of quartz.
• Collector’s Presentation Set: It comes in an exclusive commemorative case that includes a 1/24-scale silver-plated model of the legendary Shelby Daytona Coupe and an additional brown padded genuine leather strap, allowing you to switch between a sporty and a classic look.
• Mirror-Finish Automotive Dial: A high-gloss silver dial adorned with technical screw details, luminescent hands, and a sub-dial layout inspired by 1960s racing tachometers.
• Bracelet with Racing Stripes (Split-Finish): The stainless steel bracelet alternates between polished and satin-finished longitudinal bands to recreate the iconic dual racing stripes characteristic of Shelby race cars.
• Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal: Maximum resistance to abrasion and impact with an anti-reflective coating on the inside, ensuring a clear reading of the time under any lighting conditions.
• Water Resistance to 100 Meters (10 ATM): Water-resistant construction suitable for swimming, showering, and recreational water sports without risk to the internal mechanism.

Technical Specifications

Component / Feature Technical Detail
Brand and Collection Bulova (Motorsport Heritage / Shelby® Partnership)
Reference / Model 96K118 (Shelby Racer Limited Edition)
Caliber / Movement Bulova NP20 High Precision Quartz (HPQ at 262 kHz)
Complication 6-hand chronograph with continuous-sweep seconds hand
Case Material 316L stainless steel with high-gloss polished finish
Case Dimensions Diameter: 40.5 mm | Balanced thickness
Width Between Lugs 22 mm
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Dial Shiny silver-tone with brass accents and luminous hands
Main Bracelet Stainless steel split-finish, double-push-button folding clasp
Water Resistance 100 meters (10 ATM / 333 feet)
Back Cover Solid with crystal display window and engraved commemorative logos

Contents of the Collector’s Set

• Bulova 96K118 Shelby Racer Limited Edition Watch mounted on its stainless steel bracelet.
• 1/24-scale model of the Shelby Daytona Coupe with a special silver-plated display finish.
• Second brown genuine leather padded strap with hand-stitched detailing and an engraved buckle.
• Special edition Shelby® deluxe presentation box with a custom-designed plaque and compartments.