Casio Edifice EFV-540 vs Bulova Surveyor Chronograph

Both are chronograph watches. In short: the Casio Edifice EFV-540 takes more water (100m) — the one to pick if you swim. The Casio Edifice EFV-540 is quartz, 100m water resistance, 44mm, mineral crystal; the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph is meca-quartz, 30m water resistance, 41mm, mineral crystal.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Casio Edifice EFV-540	Bulova Surveyor Chronograph
Movement	Quartz	Meca-quartz
Water resistance	100m	30m
Case size	44mm	41mm
Crystal	mineral	mineral
Style	Chronograph	Chronograph
Price tier	Entry	Mid

Which should you buy?

Their movements differ — Casio Edifice EFV-540: quartz, Bulova Surveyor Chronograph: meca-quartz
The Casio Edifice EFV-540 takes more water (100m) — the one to pick if you swim
The Casio Edifice EFV-540 wears 44mm vs the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph's 41mm — choose by wrist size
The Casio Edifice EFV-540 sits in the lower price tier (Entry) if budget leads

Where to buy

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Bulova Surveyor ChronographSee price on AmazonCheck price

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Casio Edifice EFV-540 and the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph?
Both are chronograph watches. The Casio Edifice EFV-540 is quartz, 100m water resistance, 44mm, mineral crystal; the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph is meca-quartz, 30m water resistance, 41mm, mineral crystal.

Which has better water resistance, the Casio Edifice EFV-540 or the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph?
The Casio Edifice EFV-540, rated 100m, versus 30m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.

Which is better value, the Casio Edifice EFV-540 or the Bulova Surveyor Chronograph?
The Casio Edifice EFV-540 is the lower-priced tier; the other steps up in build for more money — confirm both live prices at the retailer.

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