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Bulova's Lunar Pilot is a LEGIT Moonwatch for under 1k!
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- Опубликовано: 21 мар 2023
- Unbeknownst to most, the Bulova Lunar Pilot has been to space, and was in fact a personal backup watch for Apollo 15's mission commander David Scott. In 2021, Bulova celebrated their 50th anniversary with a limited edition Archive Series Lunar Pilot. In 2023, this model received a facelift.
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The revised Lunar Pilot sports two colour schemes: a panda version with blue sub-dials, and a black version. Both versions include matching 3-link bracelets with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and also come with their own distinct strap as part of the package. The black gets a black leather “NATO-style” version, and the two-tone receives a blue one, and they feature latched springbars for easy swapping. The new version keeps the softly rounded contours and proportions of that first edition, but in a more wearable size at 43.5mm in diameter and 13.21 for the case height.
Brand: Bulova
Model: Lunar Pilot
Case Dimensions: 43.5mm (D) x 13.21mm (T)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Dial: Black, white/blue panda
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless bracelet/black or blue leather NATO-style
Lug Width: 20mm
Movement: NP20 high precision quartz
Power Reserve: 3 years battery life (approximate)
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chrono
Availability: Now
Price: US$875
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Probably one of the most underrated watches in my personal collection
It may not have been NASA approved but I bet when the captain of the mission looked down at his speed master to see the acrylic glass had popped off he breathed a massive sigh of relief as he reached into his bag to pull out his personal backup. A bulova lunar pilot. 😂
I have the 45mm lunar pilot purchased in 2017. It receives more compliments than my Seamaster & Daytona combined.
Wow for real?!?! Now that’s impressive.
Hahahaha you dont have a daytona lol
Shrooms really started kicking in there toward the end of the production 😂
hahahahah yeah
Production quality on this video is just unreal
I have two (2) of the original 45 mm (leather band + nato and bracelet versions) and I just ordered the Snoopy 43 mm version (should arrive in the next weeks). Amazing watch for the money. I don't believe they should make a mechanical or automatic version of this watch! Omega can only dream of having such a movement!
Never mechanical. Offer it with electrostatic movements. That tuning fork is not just a gimmick, it stands for precision, and the NP20 movement is the pinnacle of accuracy for a non gps paired timepiece. Very nice watch.
great shout
Very stylish video. And a stylish watch to boot. This brand has great heritage and this line is the unsung hero of the lunar exploits of old. It deserves this love and attention.
I gotta agree with you there. When I made this one I was super keen to really dig into its Lunar vibe. A lot of sand on the studio table but definitely worth it for the end result.
@@marcusflack1523 the ‘sun in space’ lighting was also very good looked wicked
@@wisamal-hakim5531 Ahhhhh Im so glad you picked up on that one. Yeah that single point of light like it would be on the moon was what I was aimning for. Thanks for noticing !
I have the blue and the black 43s. Love ‘em both. Might pick up the new red one as well. Wasn’t impressed with the meteorite one at that price point. Paid $600 apiece for the two I have.
I've been scouring the watch AD's in multiple towns in the UK, but I can only find the 45mm version. Last night I bit the bullet and ordered the white and blue 43mm version, so this review is perfectly timed. Can't wait to wear it and keep it alongside my other Moonwatch.
Beaverbrooks and the Bulova UK website has the black 43mm watches.
@@casperskestrel thanks for the tip. The nearest Beaverbrooks that has stock is in Bristol. Not very convenient unfortunately, but mine should arrive in the post later today.
Yesssss well done on your hunt. The white dial stippled finish is really cool to look at. It really gives the blue sub dials
This really interesting bed to lay on. I think you’re gonna like it.
@@marcusflack1523 thanks, it's the most appealing of the 2 for me. Can't wait to wear it over the weekend.
i got the black edition. it is a great watch, a great dial! the white one here is nice
I like how the black makes it appear smaller on the wrist. So a very nice choice you made there. The white to me is summer fun. And that texture in the dial really does look impressive.
I would own a lunar pilot if they weren’t so massive. 43mm is still huge on a 6.25” wrist 😅
You have tiny wrists
@@jmemphisTX thanks?
Hmm it is on the larger side that’s for sure. I guess if it works for your wrist then go for it. I would suggest the black dial version for you if you went down that path as it def looks smaller on the wrist than the white.
I have 6.5" wrists and can't decide whether I want to risk the purchase or not. There no place near me where I could try one out first unfortunately.
2:21 Power Reserve - 4 Years 🤔
Hahahaha a nice little Easter egg for you. The battery lasts 4 years.😂
I've had my Lunar Pilot since 2016 and just installed my second battery replacement. I also use the chronograph a lot. And purchase your replacement batteries from a legit online store. Most are fake garbage.
I much prefer the bead-blasted case on the 45mm. The retro logo is much better than the newfangled one. I do however like the date complication.
Wonderful video.
If Bulova made one with a mechanical movement , It would be a thicker watch.
LOVELY THANK U
My absolute pleasure RayRay. Nice to see you here in the comments.
Great video.
Thanks Raymond. I loved making this one. Was super fun to cover the studio desk in sand.
@@marcusflack1523 I'll bet the clean up was a nightmare though! The two tone is a lovely watch. Great to hear from you Marcus.
Love the exclusion of the date window. BUT... the lug-to-lug is still too big. It looks like a dinner plate on anyone's write - even with the slight reduction in width, the lug to lug is too much for the avg Joe. Shame - I really want one
No need for a mechanical, smaller size say 39- 40mm with some more Color’s would be my wish list.
Very cool. Price point is a bargain, especially given the brand and history. Surprised it's not a bit more compact, with that quartz movement.
Yes I think your right. I really like this watch for what it is. A solid super reliable quartz watch with moon heritage. The build quality and nato strap offering in the price is really unbeatable. It feels like it should cost way more than they are asking. So it’s a win for Bulova in my books.
The movement isn’t a typical quartz chrono. It’s a Bulova/Citizen 262khz high precision quartz movement accurate to 10 seconds or so a year. Three crystals instead of one in a typical quartz movement. Which makes for a big movement. That’s why the first Lunar Pilot release was 45mm
Has anyone tried this on a 6.5 inch wrist?
The original Bulova Lunar Pilot watch was mechanical; this is not. So it's not any more "legit" than calling the MoonSwatch a "legit" Omega Speedmaster Professional moonwatch.
Also, the original Bulova Lunar Pilot watch was a prototype and never NASA approved.
It may not have been NASA approved. But I bet when the captain looked at his wrist in horror to see his acrylic glass had popped off the dial of his APPROVED speed master he breathed a sigh of relief as he reached into his bag to retrieve his personal backup watch. A Bulova Lunar Pilot. 😂
The unresearched RUclips again, narrator talks about Apollo 15 but shows Apollo 14 mission footage (Edgar Mitchell wearing an Omega Speedmaster and Rolex GMT-master)!
Moreover, Apollo 15 David Scott's Bulova chronograph 885104/01 wasn't the only privately owned watch on the Moon as Edgar Mitchell wore a Rolex GMT-master 1675 underneath spacesuit! #MoonwatchUniverse
@@marcusflack1523 David Scott's NASA-issued Speedmaster hesalite failure was not included in the official Apollo 15 mission report. Scott also used a Bulova stopwatch!
However, Apollo 16 Charlie Duke's Speedmaster hesalite failure during lunar-EVA 3 was completely detailed in the official Apollo 16 mission report. #MoonwatchUniverse
@@phmwu7368 wow. Okay I’m gonna check that out for sure. Strange that there was at least via stories 2 instances of the hesalite crystal failing.
@@marcusflack1523 Apollo 16 reports ends with this paragraph:
These chronographs are tested at the Manned Spacecraft Center when received, again before shipment to the Kennedy Space Center and again just prior to flight. The Apollo chronograph is a secondary timing device and is not critical to mission success or crew safety. There are no plans for corrective action.
Please stick to quartz caliber no mechanical to reduce bulky stuff
Very desirable
43….big 😢
Looks good bit l am not a big gan Of Bulova. Sound strange.z.
Lovely looking watch but 100% mechanical is needed.
Why? The original wasn’t mechanical - IMHO it would be a shame not to celebrate what made the original special.
@@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145 No the original was a mechanical chrono, did you not listen to the narration?
Yes and no. Bulova has one of the most accurate quartz complications on the market
@@nateshoots sure that's not in question, what is, is that the original incarnation of this watch was mechanical, not quartz.
I don't think so. Remember that Bulova considers the Lunar Pilot's main competition to be the Omega Speedmaster Professional, the watch it was originally trying to replace as NASA's chronograph of choice. If they'd put out a mechanical chronograph movement that met the same standard of accuracy as the current Speedy Pro, it'd wind up costing in the same category as the Speedy Pro, and that's not really a market level Bulova's competitive in. Far better from a marketing standpoint to showcase a signature high-frequency quartz movement and go for a market segment that has more potential buyers due to a lower cost.
Give me an auto or mechanical wind watch any day.
Imagine if they did put a mechanical movement in a new version. Now that would be a showstopper.
The unresearched RUclips again, narrator talks about Apollo 15 but shows Apollo 14 mission footage (Edgar Mitchell wearing an Omega Speedmaster and Rolex GMT-master)!
Moreover, Apollo 15 David Scott's Bulova chronograph 885104/01 wasn't the only privately owned watch on the Moon as Edgar Mitchell wore a Rolex GMT-master 1675 underneath spacesuit!
#MoonwatchUniverse
Pagani design moonwatch for about $100, awesome homage