Here is why you need a Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph (The OTHER MoonWatch)
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I’ve talked about this piece before but I wanted to touch on it again.
This Bulova piece is representative of the amazing historical piece shown here in the link below!
• Commander David Scott'...
This is an excellent piece of history and the Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph is an excellent representation of Commander Dave Scott’s piece that was worn not only in orbit but also on the moon and while piloting the lunar rover!
Yes. The production piece is a quartz, it has a new date window, and yes it is a little larger than its astronaut used prototype.
However, it’s 2018. I’m not going to the moon, I like being able to grab and go without having to set and wind everything I own, & and I like knowing what the date is T the flick of the wrist.
Also, if you prefer a no date option, Bulova produces a no date one as well.
In the end, I feel the significance of the prototype worn by Scott justifies this production piece. Being a piece worn on the outside of a spacesuit justifies its size, and it’s great price justifies it as a possible addition to any Chronograph or space fanatic like myself.
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The story is the following, Omega hat the absolut exclusivity contract for all moon missions. The Bulova was the backup watch of Dave Randolph Scott because on EVA-2 (Extra Vehicle Activity) his Omega broke (the cristal poppet out). Dave tuck his backup watch Bulova for EVA-3, he also used the Bulova for control monitoring of the spaceship computers on the back journey. The Bulova is the only non Omega watch used in moon operation. Another interesting thing is. that all original Omega watches used on moon missions are property of the U.S. governement and they are exposed in many museums all thru the U.S.A. Only the original Bulowa moon is in privat property and buyed for 1´625´000 U.S. Dollars. This watch is a real piece of history !!!!!!
MY wife bought this watch for me for our anniversary and I love it. I wear it anytime I can. If you don't own one You should go and try one on, you'll love it!
Ive got a speedmaster moon watch, and i just ordered one of these too, i love the story that the boluva was used when the omega broke!! Great to have in the collection!!
I just got this watch. It arrived about an hours ago. So many people mentioned that it was a very large watch, and that if it had been smaller it would be more popular. IDK perhaps I have been wearing a Garmin Fenix 3 since I began running Altra's in '15. It seem small compared to the Garmin. That being said I felt that it was kinda small to me. Seems like a nice watch. My watch has a leather NATO style band. I thinks I am going to get another type of band. I spent a little more by getting it from Macy's. You can find it cheaper. I still plan to get an Omega Moon Watch.
Great size, Great looking, Nice history, Great size 45m. I Have a Rolex Submariner & a Panerai going to add this watch to my Collection. My next watch.
Great review. Great watch. Next in my purchase list i think.
Jut pulled the trigger on this version, it was down to $325 on Amazon, can't wait to get my hands on it!
Curious to know what you think...worth it?
@@malbug still getting a feel for it, but initial impressions are pretty good!
@@malbug but definitely worth the price. Hard to think of a chronograph in that price range that could make mpete with it. There were a couple of Dan Henry's thst looked really appealing for a little less money, but this one has such a great heritage and story behind it, and the design and build quality is on point. And then UHF quartz is a pretty special movement.
Just the Watch I have a 7 inch wrist. At 45mm I’m thinking this is too big. How big is your wrist and how does it wear?
Just the Watch The watch is certainly beautiful, regardless of the size. Have you ever looked at the Seiko Flightmaster? I have one and I love it.
Love it and own it!!!
My wife got me the space watch for Christmas. Great 👍🏽 piece of work and history.
Congratulations!
👍Great review!! I really like this watch and the space/moon history that comes with it. I own the bracelet version and was fortunate enough to win the strap version in a raffle. It is a large watch, but I have a over 8 inch wrists so it fits my wrist rather well. 😀
So you have both!? Living the dream my man! That’s awesome! 👏
Excellent review. Thank you.
Thank you!
Muy buen video, thumb up!
I've just bought the two strap version. I read loads of comments about the size and was convinced it was going to be too big. I feel I have quite thin wrists but as soon as I tried it in the shop I was sold! It looks great and I finally get a 'moon' watch! I also tried the none date, black version but it seemed to get 'lost' in the strap.
Totally agree about the need to actually try it on. If you do and still say it’s too big, so be it. But if you don’t and just say it, I think those who do that are doing themselves a big disservice.
And yes! The blacks cool but the details get lost and the new polished one is cool but the original had a satin finish so I’ll take the date window and satin thank you. Lol! 👍
I have 6.5" wrist and wear this model on a thick racing strap. it helps with the curvature at the lugs so it doesn't look like it's hanging over. anyway, I think it looks fine. It's a moon watch. suppose to be kinda big(er). People forget the Omega Speedy was a gigantic watch in it's time... 42mm(professional model)... in late 60's, early 70's? also own the Omega as well. I think the two watches complement eachother well. I'm keeping both in my collection. have fun wearing both.(not at the same time though. ;)
I'd like to try this watch out. I have wanted a Bulova precision quartz for years now.. but they are all just so large in diameter that I could never warm up to them.
Honestly, I felt the same. Bought it because of the good deal and to just have for content then flip but even though it’s the largest watch I own and might even be a little big for me, I think it’s a forever piece.
OMG! Found this at my local Kohl's in a clearance section for $150! Absolutely in perfect condition!! It's a magnificent timepiece and with the price I paid for, I'm on cloud nine!
Jealous! That’s a fantastic price!
I need to leave work immediately and head to kohls!
Total score!
Great watch..under price..super value..
Totally agree!
I'll agree that it's a big watch but natos, as well as the included velcro strap, do help it to appear manageable even on my 6.5" wrist.
Regarding the included velcro strap, if you loop it through the second keeper at the 12 o'clock end before folding it back over and securing, you'll find that the leather spec patch centers right under the wrist! I think this is how it's designed to be worn, at least on a bare wrist.
Agreed and yes. I tend to do the looped second loop but then when videoing this, I did not. Didn’t occur to me till after production as to why I normally fit it well but did not this time. Lol! Oops!
Sorry, i forgot to say that was Apollo 15.
You touching that glass constantly is driving me nuts.
Yea. My bad. I have gotten better about that though. 🤦♂️
Awesome, awesome watch...if it was 38/40mm...
Yeah exactly. The case is ridiculously large and mostly filled with air not movement.
Bulova should have included the 12 hour timer at 6 instead of the second hand, which is useless with the chrono hand. the split second timer is also useless. It sbild have had the 30 minute timer at 3. That said, I love mine and it's a spectacular watch. Much prefer the bracelet, which is quality and looks incredible.
41mm and Solar would be perfect. These high frequency quartz mvmt's are amazing, but battery life is too short.
Thanks for the review! Should I get the bracelet/strap version? Each version has different spring bar position. Like the bracelet version, but it's more expensive and I'm not sure whether it'll fit a NATO strap later on.
That’s a very good question that a lot of people ask. Keep in mind, I only have the strap version so I have to go on what others have said but, I have been told that the spring bar position of the bracelet version will still allow for thin material NATO’s but not thick leather ones.
You are correct that the steel bracelet will not fit on the strap version. However, if you don’t mind not having fitted flush endlinks, there is always the option for aftermarket Steel bracelets on the strap version.
In the end it comes down to what you wear more.
If you have a few watches it and they are all on metal bracelets, get the bracelet version. Myself, although I have the steel bracelets for almost all my time pieces, most are on leather or NATO so the strap version made more sense for me.
Which ever you do get it, they are really cool pieces!
Wristwatch Addiction Thanks for the reply. So far I have had only digital tool/GPS watches. I like the Speedmaster a lot and the Bulova ticks many boxes. I wouldn’t mind aftermarket bracelets either ;)
@@martin.B777 bit late to the discussion, but if you buy the bracelet version, you can fit straps on it by using curved spring bars which are easy enough to obtain. Best of both worlds :)
Excellent advise 👍
@@ultra7k_838 Thanks! The curved spring bars are definitely the option for a strap ;)
do you recommend the polished (no date window) or the matte case for the long run? in terms of durability etc
The matte finish seems to hold up slightly better than the polished, with the black version being the least resilient. All 3 are quite robust though
How big is your wrist?
too big 40mm unnder oh yess
Hi I have this watch, you mentioned that the nato strap is too long, you'll notice that there are two posible rings that you can attach it to. If you put the velcro through the top ring (closest to the watch) then it won't be so long. The two rings are there to replicate an extension so the watch can sit outside a spacesuit.
Excellent advise that I actually learned right after first uploading the video.
Thanks for the correction.
I wish youtube would let you edit videos on their site but to edit you basically have to delete it and upload a correct one. True sly unfortunate Because what you say is absolutely right 👍
Would you recommend it for a 6 1/4 inch wrist?
Sorry in just now getting back to you.
Honestly, probably not for daily wear.
As part of a cool collection, absolutely. However, on my 6 3/4 wrist, it’s close to being to long :/
What is it called when the big second hand doesn't move? Is that the case with this watch ?
The big seconds hand is for running seconds on the Chronograph so no, it generally doesn’t run. The small seconds hand in the subdial at 6 o’clock is always running seconds.
You CAN just leave the Chronograph always running to have a big seconds hand on some Chronographs. However, I believe this one stops at an hour so that doesn’t really work in this case. 🤷♂️
Sorry it took me so long to reply. I missed the question some how.
Thanks for watching!
Why the hell dont they release it with a mechanical movement?!
it would instantly become a classic in that way.
And someone should explain to bulova that when they do a replica, they should do it with the same dimensions as the original. They made the same mistake with this bulova snorkel 666...
Citizen does not make a mechanical chronograph movement....and if they did the watch would be $6000+
Actually, that’s incorrect.
Citizen Group owns Miyota so theoretically, they could produce it with a Miyota movement in the dutiful the outcry were great enough.
However,
The current highbeat quartz movement is higher quality and more accurate than most Miyota so I for one would still opt for the current movement even if a mechanical Miyota were to become an option if I could only have one.
If I could have two then a Miyota powered Lunar Chronograph AND a hibeat Quartz version both in the collection would be very welcome indeed!
I love the NATO strap it came with but the leather strap is garbage. That’s my only gripe with it
I have to totally agree with that.
I use it on the supplied NASA Velcro and other natos, perlons, and leather straps, but I’ve never put it back on the original strap since first removing it.
Shame it doesnt have a 12 hour chronograph like the original...
I just bought one from Amazon and had to send it back; it's just way too big. The strap was dangling at right angles across both sides of my arm, so back it went. No idea why it needs to be that large. To me, it's an arm-mounted clock. Otherwise, gorgeous and well made.
Sorry to hear that.
I do wish they had a smaller case option as well. Almost 3 years in now and 2 design models so far so maybe 2019 will see that happen. Crossing my fingers but not holding my breath. :/
@@WristwatchAddiction Dont forget that this watch was supposed to be worn on the out side of the apollo moon suit. It was big to be seen easily.
Is it worth buying bulova lunar pilot? What’s the yearly accuracy of this watch?can this watch fit in small size wrist and any issues problems while using the watch?
I believe it is definitely worth buying.
I have not measured the yearly accuracy but it seems to hold time to my phone consistently. I’ve only had to reset the hands for daylight savings time.
Other than moving that hour hand, the minutes have stayed on target with the minutes on my phone throughout ownership.
It can fit a smaller wrist on a NATO that adds some thickness to the band. My wrist is 6 3/4 and anything smaller and the lug to lug length would overhang on my wrist. As i think you can see in the video, the thicker the strap (Velcro & natos) in the video, the less noticeable the lug to lug becomes on the wrist.
I’d say a 6 3/4 wrist is the smallest that would comfortably fit this watch though.
No issues at all since I’ve owned it and I purchased mine preowned off of WatchUSeek so it’s worked great through two owners so far.
Thanks for the questions and thanks so much for watching 🙏
It is worth every penny and then some! I wear mine at least every day of the work week! Ive owned it for more than 2yrs and love it more every day! Ive finally completed my collection after years of searching! Bulova Lunar Pilot, Bulova Devil Diver, and Movado Red Label Auto. Perfection! And correction on accuracy of the movement, it's +/- 10sec/yr
After more than 2yrs of use actually using the watch day in and day out, the chronograph function and wearing it in all environments (except swimming of course), it is top quality and flawless!
It is a fantastic watch for the $325-$350 they are currently going for.
seen them brand new on bracelet for $270 on ebay, im a little more interested in the oceanographer devil diver though so ill wait for its price to fall a bit more
I’m liking that one too!
Both Lunar Pilot and Devil Diver are needed! Together they fill all the gaps. Then I have the Movado Red Label Auto for my dress watch
Would buy one without a date window. 45mm is not a problem for me, cause i own 45 & 44mm watches. It would be better if they made it in it's original size, if it's a tribute. The thing is I can't find one for $250. They're all around $650.
My hope is they produce one without a date window but with this satin case.
If they do that, it would be perfect! Bringing it down to 42 or 43mm would definitely get rid of a lot of complaining from people as well.
So far the only non-date options are a black PVD & a fullnpolish so maybe next year? Crossing my fingers.
@@WristwatchAddiction Amazon right now $215!!!
Went out to buy the watch today after seeing it in person it looked cheap so I walked out with seiko samurai great white a lot more watch for the money
The Seiko Samurai is a fantastic watch. There will be one up on the channel very soon. The Great White was an excellent choice! Congratulations!
I can’t argue the great white great purchase! I own this bulova and believe me next time your wanting to buy a watch...... give this one a try!
Just too big. Would buy it in a heartbeat at 41mm or smaller.
It is a little on the big side, but the lugs are rather short so it fits my medium sized wrist pretty well.
Depends on your wrist size. 7" up and your good to go. I have the all black version without the date though.
Man up
Aligator strap? Mine came with carbon fiber like leather strap.
Same strap.
I misspoke. Mine came with the very same strap as yours did 👍
Thanks for watching
Nike looking watch ridicolously oversized, if you buy for its historical value was it that size originally?
What watch you have in your wrist here??
This is the 1st generation of the Bulova Lunar Chronograph that came out in 2017.
They have since made a black no-date PVD cased version only available on a black nato in 2018 & most recently, a polished cased no-date version. Also available on a black nato. All 45mm case sizes.
@@WristwatchAddiction I'm confused, the first is a Omega Chrono, the second "unknow" and the third Bulova Lunar the last. I ask for the second "unknow" watch, before you open the Bulova box. (?)
Oh, my bad. I saw the thumbnail and didn’t go back to rewatch the video.
It’s been a good while. Give me a bit to rewatch it and I’ll get back to you. Really sorry 🤦♂️
The watch you were asking about is an
Omega Planet Ocean Liquidmetal Limited Edition Watch - 222.30.42.20.01.001
The watch in the old opening is a JDM exclusive
Omega Speedmaster Date Automatic
Reverse Panda Dial-
3511.50.00
Sorry for my confusion. Lol
@@WristwatchAddiction Thanks!!
Guess that compartment is not such a secret after all🧐
Haha!
Wish they had made it closer to the original. Its too big and the Tachymeter is on the inside of the glass instead of being on the outside like the Omega and like the original Bulova that went to space.
Yes,
Everyone including myself wishes it was a bit smaller but it is within 2 mm of the original and since 42mm-45mm watches were all the rage at the time of this re-release, I suppose that’s why they opted for the size it is.
I seem to remember reading the original being 40.5mm although I cannot find that info now.
Here is a photo and interview with Commander David Scott (who’s watch this one is modeled after). Good read & as you can see, Bulova always had the Tach scale within the face and under glass. Only Omega had it on the bezel (a novel approach at the time).
As far as I go, my only gripe is I wish they had omitted the date to keep it more true to the original. Newer models can be had without the date window now.
www.fratellowatches.com/fratello-watches-qa-with-apollo-15-astronaut-dave-scott/
Thanks for watching!
“Shitter shitter shitter” -Archie
Lol! He would definitely say that. And while I’m friendly with Archie (Paul), He is wrong in this instance. LOL
Actually, just to play devils advocate, these watches in particular hold their value quite well (at least if you buy off the grey market). Archies whole issue with "shitters" is the fact that you spend a lot of money and you cant get it back.
mcstarling07 once a shitter, always a shitter
Lol!
Sheeeeeeeeeeteeeeerrrrrrr phuckerrrrsssssss *buys leather version moon watch*
Do you own an actual birth year watch? If not, something to consider.
Definitely. I was born two weeks after the Apollo 11 moon landing, and I just held an Omega Speedy Moonwatch yesterday for the first time.
Poor man's man on the fucking moon! That being said I have one too, great watch...
You sound like Tim Cook aha
Haha!
Not sure if that’s good or bad. Lol!
That is, in fact, the first time I’ve been told that. Haha! Thanks. (I think 😂)
Wristwatch Addiction I mean it as a good thing 😂 very soothing voice. Also a great review in general, excited to pick one of these up in the near future. Thanks!
Thank you!
Now if I only had half his money too 😂
$250 where? It has to be used for $250. New these have been essentially holding their value since I bought mine new at Reed's Jewelers for ~$450 and I don't regret $0.01 I paid for it, worth every penny! Same goes for the Devil Diver I just bought for $600, worth it all hands down, far superior to new Seiko Turtle autos for less money! Bulova is killing it with these archive series! Still teetering on the Chronograph C but I already have a chrono with the Lunar Pilot, so undecided
Yes preowned by a guy who just wanted to unload it super quickly.
I agree with you that while I have always liked Bulova, recently they have really stepped up their game a bit 👍
@@WristwatchAddiction yes absolutely, they are returning to the innovative American technological firsts company they were in the past! They are finally doing a lot of things right! I love the UHF quartz they are using! It embraces what I love in mechanical movements with a smooth sweeping seconds/chrono hand and they are nailing their designs lately with these Archive series staying true to the originals except for proportions, however that doesnt bother me personally. These few lately with the Lunar Pilot and Devil Diver are true classic, historic, and timeless pieces that will never grow old, for me only get better every day I wear them and cant decide which one to wear! Bulova is starting again on innovation with the Curv, first curved movement, however they missed the mark not providing a smooth sweeping 16 beats/second chrono/second hand, which destroyed it for me personally. They just need to take this UHF movement farther, they are surpassing accuracy and competing with Seiko Spring Drive also having a perfect sweep seconds but not as accurate time keeping. Bulova needs to make a true proper high caliber/quality chronograph and standard watch to rival the Seiko GS Spring Drives out there at a fraction of the cost, just above price of their current products. That would be game over for Seiko! Offering more precise timekeeping but still maintaining what horologists demand, smooth sweeping seconds, in my opinion. I am willing to throw out tradition with innovation, technology, improvement, and still maintaining aesthetics. We threw everything out the window with traditional quartz, so dead, no soul. UHF quartz is high performance and alive! Need to bring the Bulova AccuSwiss line back for their higher quality materials and case finishing and throw UHF quartz movements in them! That would be revolutionary! The Sellita movements are total garbage that was in my Bulova Accuswiss Murren Chrono.
The chonograph C is a great watch
I just got mine for a little over $300 on Joma Shop
I like the booklet better then the watch
Haha! Fair enough. It is pretty cool :)
I wouldn't call it "a fantastic LITTLE watch"... Perhaps "an interesting watch albeit too LARGE for most wrists".
😂 great point on the word “little”.
Probably shouldn’t ever be called that.
Too big, too quartz, too Bulova.
Bahahaha!
While I completely disagree,
I love that comment!!! Made me laugh out loud actually 👍
Thanks for that. Lol
How big is your wrist?
It’s a 6 3/4” wrist size 👍