The one thing WRONG with the Bulova Lunar Pilot

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

Комментарии • 205

  • @seedeebun
    @seedeebun 3 месяца назад +27

    I don’t even own a Lunar Pilot but wow that bracelet makes me want to buy one. Very well done mark, the clasp, the micro adjust, it’s outstanding.

  • @Gumby56
    @Gumby56 3 месяца назад +16

    Never thought this would happen. Thank you for this upgrade and yes, I will be ordering 2 from you.

  • @genericreference6969
    @genericreference6969 9 часов назад

    Amazing!!!! Never thought I could get a bracelet for my 45 mm Lunar Pilot with strap because they are so generally incompatible with bracelets! Yoy’ve made my day!

  • @warrenc2306
    @warrenc2306 3 месяца назад +5

    Yes, a bracelet for my lunar polit!! You guys are the best!!!

  • @rawz05
    @rawz05 3 месяца назад +9

    The blasted with the blasted bracelet looks so cool. Looks like a proper Space tool watch.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад +1

      Sure does. Thank you.

    • @NoNonsense316
      @NoNonsense316 3 месяца назад +1

      Yes, the blasted watch with a not-quite-matched bracelet leaves something to be desired. Mark fixed it. The matching, blasted bracelet looks fantastic!

    • @thenexthobby
      @thenexthobby 3 месяца назад +1

      agreed!

  • @admarrero
    @admarrero 3 месяца назад +5

    I might have to bring out that watch out from storage with this bracelet. The butterfly clasp was my biggest holdup. Mark delivers once again!

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks! Dust off the cobwebs.

    • @admarrero
      @admarrero 3 месяца назад

      @@islandwatchalready ordered! But looks like I left the Chrono ruining cuz the battery is dead. Should be ready by the time the bracelet arrives though! 🤦‍♂️

  • @badmatt4162
    @badmatt4162 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you so much Mark I foolishly purchased the strap version when i got mine, been chasing a bracelet ever since and NO-ONE had anything available - I really appreciate you looking out for us strap only owners!

  • @stevev7402
    @stevev7402 3 месяца назад +3

    Thank you Marc. I have 4 of the lunar pilots and I always wanted the 45mm polished on a bracelet. Great job!!

  • @MrSlurry
    @MrSlurry Месяц назад

    You undersold this one Marc, the fit and finishing is incredible on this bracelet. The clever little screws... Love your work

  • @Carloshernandez-kk7dp
    @Carloshernandez-kk7dp 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you!!!!!!! I bought the blasted lunar pilot with the strap and have been waiting for this !!!

  • @joshperkins197
    @joshperkins197 3 месяца назад

    My wife bought me a strap version years ago and this is EXACTLY what I've been waiting for! Thank you!

  • @ResistantStillness
    @ResistantStillness Месяц назад

    I bought my first Lunar Pilot to commemorate a payload I worked on for NASA's CLPS program landing on the moon. I later found out that watch was counterfeit. Already stinging from the loss of money I found a good deal on a 96A225 and made peace with the fact that I wouldn't get to experience the LP on a bracelet (the scam bracelet didn't fit, I wasn't too ashamed to try). At least I had a genuine piece!
    I'm so thankful that you've lessened the sting of the scam *and* I'm glad, after years of enjoying your content here and with TGV, that I can support your business.

  • @wogalley
    @wogalley Месяц назад

    I just put this bracelet on my original bead blasted strap version. I can’t believe I finally have a bracelet for this watch. I had tried many different bracelet configurations in the past. Oh boy, this bracelet is a game changer. It is a beautifully made bracelet and the fit and finish is absolutely perfect. Thank you Mark for taking on this project and delivering a great product.

  • @NoNonsense316
    @NoNonsense316 3 месяца назад +2

    I've had my eye on a Lunar Pilot for a while, now. When I pull the trigger, I've got to get one of these bracelets!! The zero-micro-adjustment butterfly clasp was a bit worrisome, but you fixed that problem rather nicely!

  • @kramdog3000
    @kramdog3000 3 месяца назад +1

    The Omega Seamaster style clasp is my fav and you definitely knocked it out of the park with this one!

  • @timgenter1264
    @timgenter1264 3 месяца назад +3

    I have over 200 watches in my collection and my Lunar Pilot is one of my top 5 favorites. That clasp makes this an easy buy....even was able to use my CROWN POINTS! Thanks Mark!

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад

      Sweet! Gotta love rewards

  • @Thunderbirdsarego68
    @Thunderbirdsarego68 3 месяца назад

    I ordered one for my 45mm polished… I can’t wait for it to arrive here in the UK. Fantastic service from Long Island, making the purchase easy. Thank you!

  • @patrickkelly1070
    @patrickkelly1070 Месяц назад

    My wife gave one of these for Christmas, for my initial release LP. The quality is great. The end link fit is excellent and the fly adjust clasp is quite welcome.
    Winner!

  • @tamirdossiea3680
    @tamirdossiea3680 3 месяца назад +2

    I’m so glad you did this man!

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад

      Me too.

    • @tamirdossiea3680
      @tamirdossiea3680 3 месяца назад

      I sent you guys a note…. I missed it as I was traveling. Can you please let me know when you will restock the 43.5mm?

  • @dahak972
    @dahak972 3 месяца назад +2

    Those clasps are fantastic!

  • @machoadan
    @machoadan 3 месяца назад +1

    This is a game changer for me, had my Lunar pilot on a nato for a while and was debating putting it on the bracelet for winter...now I'll probably get one of these bracelets 😍

  • @LietoUthe
    @LietoUthe 3 месяца назад

    Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite

  • @eshwarrao7358
    @eshwarrao7358 3 месяца назад

    Looks awesome Mark! - Great quality bracelet and love the quick adjustment feature on the clasp.

  • @niksoncutts
    @niksoncutts 3 месяца назад

    That's fantastic, one of the biggest problems with the Lunar Pilot has always been the weird fact the bracelet and strap versions have different springbar locations, this fixes that!

  • @Lawrence64
    @Lawrence64 3 месяца назад +1

    This video brought me so much joy. I was always frustrated that my lunar pilot that came with a leather and strap couldn't take the metal bracelet because of dimensions and pin home location. I think my has a Mate finish .... Gonna get me the right bracelet right away.

  • @MirrlyonTime
    @MirrlyonTime 3 месяца назад

    Awesome stuff Marc! Definitely will get the bracelet for mine asap. Brilliant

  • @MichaelG1986
    @MichaelG1986 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow, good offering. I love my Lunar Pilot 96B251, but usually prefer bracelets to straps. I'm definitely going to order the bead blasted one. I have a largish wrist so I've never had an issue with the size of the watch, unlike some others.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад

      It's certainly suited for larger wrists.

  • @Hoffsgarage3
    @Hoffsgarage3 3 месяца назад

    Awesome. I have been looking for a bracelet like this for my strap version Lunar pilot for years. Just ordered one, thanks!

  • @LMC0013
    @LMC0013 3 месяца назад

    Ordered it for my 95B251. Very excited to have a new look, even though I love the leather patch on the strap with the DOM and frequency. That would have been awesome to engrave on the clasp.

  • @jefferyneu3915
    @jefferyneu3915 Месяц назад

    Amazing! If I can figure out which one I need, it will be on my list!

  • @AngryClaxon
    @AngryClaxon 3 месяца назад

    I don't have a Lunar Pilot, but it's been on my radar for some time. I do have a Surveyor and a bracelet like this would be great for that watch.

  • @edteach3r
    @edteach3r 3 месяца назад +2

    Amazing, Marc! Order incoming.

  • @williamsullivan3967
    @williamsullivan3967 3 месяца назад

    I have the black pvd version. Will keep an eye out for Islander offerings for that model in the future. These bracelets look fantastic.

  • @ChrisAndrusiak
    @ChrisAndrusiak 3 месяца назад

    I've tried about 100 straps on my 96A225 and haven't found one I like. I generally prefer bracelets and I'm excited to try one on this watch!

  • @GhostIA1
    @GhostIA1 3 месяца назад +2

    Need that clasp on the marathon bracelet

  • @darkhelmetlive
    @darkhelmetlive 3 месяца назад

    Just got mine today for the big brushed model and I love it. One weird bit is the screws seemed "broken" but then they all looked this way. There is a pin and then the part with the threads and they kind of wiggle. Seemed weird but it works fine.
    I woke up and was like "I really need to find a better bracelet for that thing" and while I was looking to see if anybody sold one, this video showed up in my list.

  • @johnsrabe
    @johnsrabe 3 месяца назад

    I’m really looking forward to mixing and matching these!

  • @timyoungnc
    @timyoungnc 3 месяца назад +37

    Wish Bulova would make a 40mm Lunar Pilot.

    • @ozmondos
      @ozmondos 3 месяца назад +4

      You can pull off the mini lunar pilot with 6.5" wrist, I have one.

    • @iFyvie
      @iFyvie 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ozmondos I'm sold. It looks decent on Mark's wrist and I have the same size.

  • @thenexthobby
    @thenexthobby 3 месяца назад

    The 262k movement is fantastic, and at +/- 10 seconds per YEAR that's essentially perfect time keeping. My only watches that can top that must cheat by syncing to an atomic clock.
    If anyone is thinking of buying any Lunar Pilot that comes with a strap, a bracelet is a must upgrade. The watch heads are heavy in a way even some auto divers might not be. You want it balanced. For my black version bought a few years ago, I found an "engineer" style in matching brushed that pairs great IMO. It only has straight links because it's a generic bracelet but for me the "engineer" style suits this watch very well. Steal my idea but with matching end links for the PVD, Marc!

  • @thetattedpharmacist3215
    @thetattedpharmacist3215 3 месяца назад +1

    Love that you did a blasted bracelet for the 96B251 special edition that came with the two straps! I have that one and the straps are… meh at best! After I’ve recovered from the Northport purchase, I’ll be picking one up 😅

  • @patrickkelly1070
    @patrickkelly1070 3 месяца назад

    Thank you! I have the intial release and I've always wanted a bracelet for it.

  • @Silver-st2zq
    @Silver-st2zq 3 месяца назад

    Knocking it out the park again Marc 👍

  • @nigelbowler1601
    @nigelbowler1601 3 месяца назад

    Great review Marc regarding your strap selection, I own both the 45mm none bracelet version & the 43mm snoopy with the supplied butterfly bracelet untapered, which to be honest I have swapped for a blue sailcloth strap it looks awesome.

  • @erikk1820
    @erikk1820 3 месяца назад

    Awesome. Now you need one for the Jet Star!

  • @alanmckinnon6791
    @alanmckinnon6791 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for doing this Marc! I can't buy one of your bracelets :-( as I live in South Africa, but I have a Gen 1 Lunar Pilot and have always hated the bracelet, so much that I wear the watch on a parachute strap. A commentator once said the Lunar Pilot looks like it was tossed together from the spares bin, and it does - but so was the original - but geez Bulova, a butterfly clasp? On a chrono tool watch that went to the moon? The strap doesn't even match the case at all! Great job Marc!

  • @ArthurSpoor
    @ArthurSpoor 3 месяца назад

    Thx Mark, for making these bracelets. i got myself a blue Lunar since last week (what a piece!). Your bracelet looks like a nice upgrade, although I think the clasp is not the most elegant. It looks like you used the same one as San Martin does. I like how this clasp works, but it's a bit to bulky for me. Also, I'd love to see your logo on the clasp somewhere. A part from that the bracelet looks awesome.. I'll consider buying one. cheers x

  • @jakethekidmusic
    @jakethekidmusic Месяц назад

    I just got the bracelet! It’s amazing! But you need to market better, I was looking for a better bracelet since the day the lunar pilot 43mm drop. I’m sure that a lot of people are not aware of this.

  • @bt3750
    @bt3750 3 месяца назад

    Wrist checks are quick and not boring.

  • @leops1984
    @leops1984 3 месяца назад

    I’ve owned the 45mm for a while and… didn’t realize people disliked the bracelet. But it was my first bracelet watch so I don’t have a great basis for comparison though…
    I’ll have to look into this particular product.

  • @vonkruel
    @vonkruel 2 месяца назад

    I got BRAC-106 for my ref. 96B258, and man I'm over the moon with this bracelet. I felt confident I'd like it when I ordered it, but it's such a big improvement in comfort, and it looks right on the watch. *IT'S HONESTLY SUCH A BIG SCORE!!!* I told myself the stock bracelet was okay, but it wasn't. Now I'm reaching for my Lunar Pilot all the time. Even if I reduce my collection down to 6 watches, the Lunar Pilot will still be included, because of this bracelet. *GET YOURS! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LUNAR PILOT, GET ONE AND THEN GET ONE OF THESE BRACELETS. IF YOU NEED TO GAIN WEIGHT FOR THE WATCH TO FIT ON YOUR WRIST, EAT MORE. THIS IS FRIGGIN QUARTZ HEAVEN.*

  • @S-Ltd1000
    @S-Ltd1000 3 месяца назад +3

    Was really looking forward to this but $145 plus postage to the UK! 😳 Fortunately I got a good fit with the stock bracelet which is pretty good to be fair.

    • @MrBigDaveed
      @MrBigDaveed 3 месяца назад

      I have the same original stock bracelet, and you would be right. However, if i had one which came with leather or nylon, I would be all over this!

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад +1

      Duty free

  • @spinaquanable
    @spinaquanable 3 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic every bracelett should have a microadjust

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад

      I agree. But it's pricey.

  • @ahirshfield
    @ahirshfield 3 месяца назад

    Really need one of these bracelets for the Meteorite edition. It’s one of the only special finishes that doesn’t have any Bulova bracelet available. 🙏

  • @markharmon6942
    @markharmon6942 Месяц назад

    Thank you for this.

  • @DanGaskell
    @DanGaskell 3 месяца назад +1

    I will submit your name for man of the year for this!!

  • @davidrosenblum2178
    @davidrosenblum2178 3 месяца назад

    And I was just thinking there wasn't anything I'd sourced from LIW recently... I have the special edition that came with the NATO with the coordinates on it. I've been running it on this really thick, stiff leather rallye strap but believe it's time for a change.That will look great on it! Great job Marc!
    P. S. I have the 96B251 and just want to make sure that the BRAC-107 is the one I should choose...

  • @scottykicker27
    @scottykicker27 3 месяца назад

    Need that clasp on all your other bracelets!

  • @mareekw12
    @mareekw12 3 месяца назад

    I’d love to see an oyster style bracelet for the baby alpinists as only the green version came with a bracelet. And if you came up with one that has on the fly micro adjust that would really be awesome!

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад +1

      Noted.

    • @mareekw12
      @mareekw12 3 месяца назад

      @@islandwatch Side note. The uncle strap version (the only one available on the market) is not specifically made for the baby alpinist so the fit isn't all that great. You'd be the first to launch one truly made for it.

  • @ricardoperez-mv9vp
    @ricardoperez-mv9vp 3 месяца назад +1

    Marc please make one for the meteorite dial I need this!

  • @MidEnginedFan
    @MidEnginedFan 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for making them female end links!

  • @kolbypetty7760
    @kolbypetty7760 3 месяца назад

    Mark, I love your bracelets, you need to make one for the glycine combat sub, there is a ton of them out there and I know I would love a J style one for my 42mm combat sub !

  • @vonkruel
    @vonkruel 3 месяца назад

    Well, this was a pleasant surprise today! I've ordered #BRAC-106 for my Lunar Pilot ref. 96B258. I got along well enough with the stock bracelet, but your bracelet looks like an upgrade. Psyched!

  • @Megabeagle34
    @Megabeagle34 3 месяца назад

    Nice! How about a bracelet for the bright orange devil diver? 😁

  • @jwing281
    @jwing281 3 месяца назад

    Waiting for a restock!

  • @jameswcollett
    @jameswcollett 5 дней назад

    4:00 The blasted 45mm variants - strap and bracelet - must therefore have differently shaped cases or at least lug dimensions... What were Bulova thinking?

  • @blueissocool
    @blueissocool 3 месяца назад

    I love your content, Mark. That bracelet is a bit too high for me. As of right now 10/11/2024 it is $150. The jubilee is nice, though. 👌 I got to think about that. It's good to have options, at least.

  • @chriswalker7356
    @chriswalker7356 3 месяца назад

    Thanks Mark! I’m ordering one for my 43.5.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад

      Sweet. I hope you enjoy it.

  • @wesoakes
    @wesoakes 3 месяца назад +2

    It's a beautiful combo but man even the 43 is a big chunky boi

  • @nahmad6866
    @nahmad6866 3 месяца назад

    These bracelets put the lunar pilot on a much higher level just purchased one for blasted model now i'm going to purchase the polished model so i can put it on the polished/brushed bracelet was saving for a speedmaster but will opt for this

  • @Jdinaz
    @Jdinaz 3 месяца назад

    Nice. I’ll have a look

  • @jowardseph
    @jowardseph 2 месяца назад

    I feel like the silver bracelet with the titanium one would still look good because of the steel hits

  • @bostongmw2851
    @bostongmw2851 Месяц назад

    My Lunar Pilot is my most worn from my collection. I paid about $500 direct from Bulova for the nylon strap version. I would love this bracelet but it would cost me 25% of the watch price. Just not in the cards for me.

  • @jtlynn23
    @jtlynn23 3 месяца назад

    Thanks, Marc! I have a 96A225 and I've been looking for a bracelet solution for a while-- I just placed my order!

  • @A-Husk
    @A-Husk 3 месяца назад

    I wonder how the blasted would look on the meteorite? probably a little off but with the steel crown and pushes maybe

  • @burjis24
    @burjis24 3 месяца назад

    Never seen this kind of big buckle clasp....old version matte finish and new 43.m shiny glossy finish but both new and old came with butterfly clasp

  • @Gr33nMachine83
    @Gr33nMachine83 3 месяца назад

    Mark please make a bracelet for the glycine combat Sub 42 Automatic. 🙏

  • @xgford94
    @xgford94 3 месяца назад

    Wearing my 47 strap today as I was expecting this … order to follow asap

  • @LudokuTarantowicz
    @LudokuTarantowicz 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm genuinely impressed with how close AMZWATCH were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.

  • @adismiles
    @adismiles 3 месяца назад

    Are these going to show up at the show in NYC?

  • @TeaandTickers
    @TeaandTickers 3 месяца назад

    Hi Marc your description is slightly confusing on the website for the BRAC - 105 you say it only fits the 43.5 mm on a bracelet. All the 43.5 models come with a bracelet and a strap together ( and always have ) there are not separate models like the older 45 mm.

  • @antonmansa
    @antonmansa 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for all the work and effort it took to bring us these beautiful bands. I have the 45mm Lunar blasted on strap. I've always understood the that the cases for the strap versions and the bracelet versions were different but I didn't know the strap versions of the 45mm lunar polished and blasted were different, as inferred. Could you please confirm, as I would prefer the #BRAC-108 for my strap version of my 45mm Lunar blasted? Thank you.

  • @AngryAsianOG
    @AngryAsianOG 3 месяца назад

    Interesting I have the blasted that came with nylon and leather, always worn on nylon this may be an option for me.

  • @samnova450
    @samnova450 3 месяца назад

    Wonderful. Sent a question on extra links for big wrist.

  • @JoeShabatoni
    @JoeShabatoni 3 месяца назад +1

    Are the bracelets a limited run , or will they be around for a while?
    Beautiful job!

  • @jnuty85
    @jnuty85 3 месяца назад

    bro if the lunar pilot wasnt the size of a dinner plate i would snap buy one of these bad boyz

  • @MunsonStudios
    @MunsonStudios Месяц назад

    Will there be a bracelet for the 43.5mm meteorite lunar pilot in the immediate future?

  • @commandZee
    @commandZee 3 месяца назад

    I'm still hoping Marc produces Islander bracelet end links for Orient Mako/Ray rubber strap and gen1 versions.

  • @Sensiblefool
    @Sensiblefool 3 месяца назад

    Are you going to make one for the meteorite, titanium model?

  • @Boggsy.
    @Boggsy. 3 месяца назад

    Please make a bracelet for the Seiko 7S26-03R0 (SNKK47/ “Seikonaut”)!
    For an integrated bracelet watch, the bracelet is such a weak point with the thin folded links. I know it’s discontinued, but near everyone who has one would love that upgrade. I think that could have decent ROI.

  • @donnyboon2896
    @donnyboon2896 3 месяца назад

    Yes

  • @isaiahmanzanares777
    @isaiahmanzanares777 3 месяца назад

    This is 100% the reason why I got rid of my lunar pilot cause of no bracelet compatibility on the blasted. Now I have slight regret 😂

  • @Stanjara
    @Stanjara 3 месяца назад

    - This was Mark, this isn't Mark... this is Mark...
    Wait, Who is this... Milliliters, is that You?

  • @pwndan
    @pwndan 3 месяца назад +1

    quick release springbars would've made this perfect!

  • @SoCalTexan
    @SoCalTexan 3 месяца назад +1

    Wait a sec... collab with Alton Brown... how do we just gloss over that sir?? Maybe I'm ou tof the loop (likely). Need deets por favor....

  • @adk7962
    @adk7962 3 месяца назад

    Very cool. I really need to get a Lunar Pilot in my collection. And wait, did you say a Brew Collab? I’m obsessing over their Retrograph currently. Thanks!

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад +1

      I didn't say that. You did!

  • @Manny_watchmywatch
    @Manny_watchmywatch 3 месяца назад

    When is the Brac 108 coming back in stock. They sold out quickly

  • @jbyrne4531
    @jbyrne4531 3 месяца назад

    I own a black dial Lunar Pilot date (the original series one on the bracelet that doesn't match either). Now while the tophat sapphire crystal is cool looking, it's trash for one reason: I only owned it for like 4 months and treated it very gently, when the crystal got a small crack on the edge which eventually turned into a larger chip out of it. I sent an email to Bulova and they said that repair to my 4 month old watch isn't covered under warranty for replacement but that I would have to not only buy a new crystal from them but the repair service wasn't covered either. It really left a sour taste in my mouth when the poor design for the watch's unprotected crystal edge invites such an accident to happen readily.

    • @islandwatch
      @islandwatch  3 месяца назад +1

      Sorry to hear that.

    • @jbyrne4531
      @jbyrne4531 3 месяца назад

      @@islandwatch I've made peace with it now, but Bulova really ought to consider making the edge of the crystal just a little more curved if it's going to stick up so far for aesthetic purposes. I'm not sure how the newest ones look and although I've learned my lesson on buying another one, the all black case model and especially that meteorite dial one are REALLY making me reconsider my position on that lesson. But fool me twice; shame on me, after all.

  • @AbdulRWatches
    @AbdulRWatches 3 месяца назад +1

    I tried a couple of them before, but they were all a bit too large for my taste, otherwise great watch.

  • @WH250398
    @WH250398 3 месяца назад

    If the watch has no microadjustment, I am always screwed.

  • @0dayExploit
    @0dayExploit 3 месяца назад

    I wish the Bulova wasn’t 1759mm lug-to-lug. Looks great on the bracelet