An honest review of the Bulova 96B251 Moon Watch. A watch with a rich history and a heritage that is literally out of this world? Subscribe for more videos Get the watch here amzn.to/2J8ZdY6 Get the NATO strap here amzn.to/2NDuQN2
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@NicholasSpartan5 жыл бұрын
Being an owner of 2 space watches, the Speedmaster and the Fortis B-42, I dare to say that this Bulova is trully a brilliant watch ! Excellent review to the point !
@schumifan787 жыл бұрын
If they released this watch with the same full mechanical movement as the one worn on the moon I would definitely purchase one.
@bradleybuckle29956 жыл бұрын
The music really added to a "space" ambience, really enjoyed it!
@rokit52242 жыл бұрын
It makes it very eerie, it’s great.
@JoeMcCohn6 жыл бұрын
Peacefull, calm, pro and great to watch opinion - i almost lost hoope there is a chance to see that type of reviews! ROCKS! THANK YOU !!!
@russm535il6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE my Bulova ! I purchased two new Omega Speedmasters in the early 1990's both chrono functions stopped on their own w/o touching the pushers a known problem . The dealer let me exchange the Omega for a Breitling Navitimer which has been perfect. I also own a Omega Seamaster diver which has been excellent . Love the Bulova !
@M3driver2 жыл бұрын
and you told us how many expensive watches you own... why???
@JM-zd5cu7 жыл бұрын
I purchased this timepiece 2 weeks ago and agree with the review. Though the lume is disappointing (doesn't last very long) it's still a very affordable, yet solid alternative to the Omega.
@Spiederia7 жыл бұрын
J M -It's not a dive watch. I have the strap version and the lume is readable all night. Maybe your model was defective because mine works pretty dang good.
@thegrailhunter2 жыл бұрын
Good review. I'm definitely getting this, it's a nice addition to my Speedmaster. A warning regarding the steel bracelet. They moves the holes for the spring bars on this model so the steel bracelet wont fit.
@trentreznor86606 жыл бұрын
Simply classic speaks for itself yet simple
@Sox1487 жыл бұрын
very good review, well done!! I have 2 editions of this great watch, the limited edition box and the one with iron bracelet...both are great! one question, where I can buy the nato strap??? it is awesome!
@sunshineninety97 жыл бұрын
This is a really great review... I felt drawn into the imagery and time period. Sold! Subbed!
@ronrussell56766 жыл бұрын
The original watch was actually a Swiss-made Universal Geneve, which was at the time a subsidiary of Bulova.
@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces7 жыл бұрын
Well done review. I'm wearing mine right now and love it. Just subscribed👍
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Wear it in good health.
@tobihall22477 жыл бұрын
Hey man, FYI the steel bracelet does not fit the non bracelet option. Apparently the holes are drilled differently on the 2 watch variants. I have heard this from multiple sources, including Bulova directly. Sounds very very odd, but apparently true. Would have been best opting for the bracelet option then sourcing the other straps, but I wanted the commemorative box.
@TheFirstWatch6 жыл бұрын
Tobi Hall Yeah total crap move, just goes to show you how much of a cash grab the brand has become ever since citizen took it over
@iain777uk6 жыл бұрын
Hamilton Khaki's are the the same.
@coolchris62096 жыл бұрын
Do you think the bracelet warrants the extra money?
@JxH4 жыл бұрын
@3m25s: On this example, the rapidly spinning 0.2s chronograph hand is center-punched slightly off-center.
@acabEA807 жыл бұрын
I really considered buying one of these, but the 45mm is just way to big for my wrist... I wish Bulova would bring out a smaller version of this watch. It is so gorgous..
@mc509926 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing but it really doesn't wear as big as it sounds. I think the curved sides or something make it look much smaller than it measures.
@ksjdhg6 жыл бұрын
It actually does wear well on my 6.5" wrist. A lot of what you see is the dial, the lugs fall away nicely and they don't overhang or stick out. 20mm lug/strap width has a nice proportion too.
@iain777uk6 жыл бұрын
I tried the watch on in my local AD and thought the wears small possibly because its thin?, look very nice on 6.75inch wrist.
@PocketUau5 жыл бұрын
I've got a 6.25 wrist and it wears so ridiculously large it puts my G-Shock to shame. However, I wouldn't regard the way it wears TOO much, the 52mm lug to lug just barely lines up with the top of my wrist and the history, design, movement and quality really outdo the comfort and size IMO.
@larsstougaard70973 жыл бұрын
My problem is more the lug to lug of 52 mm, which is was more like 48-49mm
@MrRobbo2527 жыл бұрын
I put the same NATO strap on the watch. Nice short review..thanks.
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
Yep, the stock strap was a disappointment. Have you tried the bracelet at all?
@Sox1487 жыл бұрын
The First Watch I have both edition and the one with iron bracelet is goirgeous!! the closure resemble the one from omega seamaster acquaterra and looks amazing!
@LordArioh5 жыл бұрын
I'm not into chronographs, therefore I got none, but I really want a piece of Apollo history in my collection. I can' really justify the price of Omega Speedmaster for just to be presented in the box most of the time, but this on is easily within my budget. nice timepiece.
@007cheburashka7 жыл бұрын
Good review. I tried one on today - really liked the feel of the leather strap, but may try a NATO as well when mine arrives.
@grimmer20057 жыл бұрын
Why ON EARTH (or moon) didnt they release this earlier? Theyve clearly missed a goldmine for many many years.
@paulmateescu40444 жыл бұрын
Not really. Until 2015 auction of the original prototype nobody cared or knew. After the 1.5mio dollar price they got the reissue idea.
@grimmer20054 жыл бұрын
@@paulmateescu4044 Not really what? Nobody knew because Bulova didnt tell! A missed goldmine, Bulova could have sold this sooo much if theyd only would have made a deal of it earlier. What a waste.
@jigrodrigues3 жыл бұрын
@@grimmer2005 I believe that prior to 2014 nobody really knew the astronaut had used the bulova. They knew it was privately issued but not used. And it is really hard to tell in the photos because it's very similar to the speedmaster. If they did knew, they really missed the boat and they could even have propelled the brand to a much more elevated status (like omega did all these years).
@TheWatchChannelAU7 жыл бұрын
The Lume is fine...mine holds charge all night...yours may be faulty or applied incorrectly
@Spiederia7 жыл бұрын
Alistair Malloy - Agree. I think people expect dive-watch lume. Guess what, it's not a dive watch people! The lume is fine.
@jeffd38026 жыл бұрын
Can a nato fit the other model??
@vincentvangogh41746 жыл бұрын
Jeff D I will find out tomorrow - I ordered 20mm Blushark straps and thinner spring bars. With original spring bars I can't fit a nato, gap is less than 1mm.
@mountainhobo6 жыл бұрын
"Guess what, it's not a dive watch people! " - So what? It's a tool watch, and one that implies wearability in extreme conditions. What is the obsession with diver watches? I don't give a shit about diver watches, but I want a good lume on a field watch, and this sure as hell is one.
@ksjdhg6 жыл бұрын
Not on the one I got. hmmm
@johnshifflett17227 жыл бұрын
When I received this I was a little disappointed that the actual second hand in the 9o clock sundial did not have the sweeping motion associated with the movement. The Watch chronograph larger hand and the hand in the 3o clock sundial does sweep but not the actual second hand. Still love the watch and the history of Bulova time keeping in the early times of NASA
@jcaam80945 жыл бұрын
Ok Bulova is owned by Citizen and Omega is owned by Swatch? what's your point? you say it like it's a bad thing.
@Pulsonar4 жыл бұрын
A great looking watch compromised by that ridiculously large 45mm size, why?? Was that the original size of NASA pilot Dave Scotts personal Bulova watch on the Apollo 15 mission? Also, it seems that the 1/20 second hand baton is not exactly placed dead centre on the dial, the rotation is asymmetrical.
@SilverSergeant4 жыл бұрын
I have a 7 inch wrist. In my opinion, it wears smaller than the actual size on my wrist......although I have seen reviewers who think it too large.......to each his own.....LOL.
@luxoriusbg4 жыл бұрын
Well why compare lume of dive watches to this one. You do not need powerfull lume in space..
@DanyBizzyD7 жыл бұрын
Great video. honestly I subbed! I am tired of hearing archieluxury saying man on the fooking moon all the time lol.
@yogishraval63016 жыл бұрын
DanyBizzyD Archie..............online beggar as opposed to curbside beggar.
@danlugo43656 жыл бұрын
Hes so annoying isn't he
@stevenikazy29437 жыл бұрын
The 1/10 second sub dial on my moon watch no longer resets straight up. Apparently an early production problem? Since it does not get daily wrist time, I may just live with it. Keeps excellent time, otherwise.
@TheFirstWatch6 жыл бұрын
+Steve Nikazy There is a way to reset the zero on the dials you'll have to consult the manual. It involves pulling the crown out and using the pushers.
@stevenikazy29436 жыл бұрын
The First Watch Will give a shot. Thanks.
@smacdiesel7 жыл бұрын
Just got mine, have a speedy as well, love both.
@harkonen10000005 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure it's the first private watch on the Moon, IIRC, somebody wore a Rolex GMT to the Moon (but wore it under the pressure suit while on the Moon, so not actually used to tell time there), forgot who, though.
@michaeldefillipo68333 жыл бұрын
Great review handsome watch a piece of space history and I enjoy wearing it. It's too bad the steel brazelet will not fit this model . Bulova please take note and make a steel brazelet for this model sure it will be a best seller.
@MrOllium7 жыл бұрын
Very cool review 👍🏻 I think about buying the Bulova...your review is bringing me a step further 😉
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
Its a great piece, thanks for your comment.
@racecrashrepeat7 жыл бұрын
Quick question. Im looking around for this watch. I noticed that your box has the silver plaque "Moon watch" as seen at 0:40 seconds in this video. I dont see that on the others that are for sale.? is there different versions or releases? Thanks
@brianbuchert63823 жыл бұрын
I hope you don’t mind if I steal your idea for the strap color on this but it looks much better than the leather band and I don’t want to use the historical nato which also came with it but really like what you’ve done as far as the strap goes
@cygnus11297 жыл бұрын
I wish Rolex would get with it and consider the GMT Pepsi watches that went to the moon. The Apollo 14 crew all wore the same one together and the GMT went down to the surface with Shepard and Mitchell. Not on the suit of course,but you can see them on their metal bracelet being worn for spacecraft activities,I think it was just for having such a memento and not having to move the issued omegas on and off the suits. Flown to the moon means FLOWN TO THE MOON. Exposed to elements or not.
@hangdogdaddy382 жыл бұрын
True they were an American company but alas the movement in his watch was swiss. Bulova had not made a chronograph movement at the time and sourced out to a swiss movement. That was part of why NASA kicked them in their balls as there wasn't enough percentage of the watch made in America. Omega had their cases made in America and finished by Hamilton Watch company who also was in America. My bracelet version will be here Wednesday.
@ksjdhg6 жыл бұрын
Thought I'd help you get to 1000 subs before the February changes, seeing as how you, unlike me, are so close, and you deserve it! Great videos. I just got this watch for a friend's 50th.
@TheFirstWatch6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub, its a great watch but I was very much disappointed by the springbar holes being different between bracelet and strap variants. :\
@ksjdhg6 жыл бұрын
Really? That's a drag. Thanks though, I'll tell my buddy not to order the bracelet.
@voodoo88817 жыл бұрын
A very good review. It was near👍🏽. May be I have some watches on the list would like to share if they will be reviewed 😊
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
yahya ahmed Thanks for the feedback. Next video will hopefully be the Seiko SKX007.
@tnitron97505 жыл бұрын
I don't believe the Omega came apart. Dave Scott wanted his own piece of history and Bulova did too! Dont be a fool. I'm contemplating buying this watch though. Not bad for $325 on Amazon
@errorsofmodernism97154 жыл бұрын
agree
@hiifeewong24597 жыл бұрын
A very good presentation of watches review video !
@TheSshankk13 жыл бұрын
You said it feels like a cheap leather band. Ok but you put a cheap nato strap probably amazon
@scuffedgodcxcx2537 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an atmospheric review. Only thing Id improve is the microphone quality. Liked and subscribed.
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I'll get around to buying a professional mic soon!
@wsthomas75297 жыл бұрын
The First Watch has the watch got a second hand
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
w s Thomas Yes its at the six o'clock subdial.
@mikestone91296 жыл бұрын
Great video, very good commentary.
@myrobbie686 жыл бұрын
I've heard that you can't replace his model strap with metal bracelet. If I'm wrong. I apologise.
@TheFirstWatch6 жыл бұрын
rob robertson I've heard the same thing, hard to believe honestly.
@michaelj.savage60666 жыл бұрын
Hi great review and I really like the Nato you put it on. Where did you get your Nato strap from?
@TheFirstWatch6 жыл бұрын
+Michael J. Savage Got it from Amazon.
@michaelj.savage60666 жыл бұрын
Which seller? Thanks
@Aaron482195 жыл бұрын
Sad to hear about the lume. The lume and size are the only things keeping me from purchasing one. My Orient Mako II USA and Kamasu LE have great lume. Guess it proves Seiko lume is better than Citizen.
@subaruxrxsti787 жыл бұрын
Nice an Honest review. Keep up the god work!
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@mikemcgibney7 жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks.
@mrd70516 жыл бұрын
Great watch and review.
@extremlaughing7 жыл бұрын
Very informative video.
@GottiRC6 жыл бұрын
legend has it...no facts state it.
@RondelayAOK7 жыл бұрын
great review. the next version should be much smaller and with a better designed crystal. just too big for my average wrist.
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
+RondelayAOK It is very large, have considered a reduced speedie? They are usually less than 1000 on ebay.
@tobihall22477 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I thought the same thing, but this thing wears much smaller than you would expect as the spring bars are mounted quite close to the case on the lugs. Try it on.
@grahamfield61736 жыл бұрын
thanks very much for this
@watchesdiscover64807 жыл бұрын
What is the conclusion after 3 months wearing it?
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
Still going strong! I haven't had any major issues with it. I will say that the more I wear it the more I want another chrono!
@JxH4 жыл бұрын
@5m08s: "At less than $700..." Cdn$230 (=US$175) Amazon Canada Black Friday 2019.
@Crackity_Jones.4 жыл бұрын
I think the video was made when the watch just came out. 175 is amazing price though, its at $339 now. I might just wait til next sale.
@MarkEvans19626 жыл бұрын
Good video, but not a fan of the dim lighting, and I had to crank my TV because your voice was so quiet.
@TheFirstWatch6 жыл бұрын
Mark Evans Thanks for the feedback, I bought a condensor mic you should out my latest video. It was the number one criticism on my videos.
@rosspfeffer51853 жыл бұрын
I liked the dim lighting.😅 Very nicely presented video. Congrats. Appreciated the pros and cons. The cons were presented constructively, which is nice. Glad you got a condenser mic. Hopefully it has a cardioid pattern. Condenser’s are quite sensitive and can pick up ambient noise more than dynamic mics. But you’ve probably already discovered you need a quiet environment to record in. Thanks and good luck!
@WorldView225 жыл бұрын
Bulova ruined this design by choosing a 45mm case! The watch should be no larger than 40-41mm and the logo should be featuring on the dial. It's not rocket science!
@cristianosamble4 жыл бұрын
I own this watch and: 1. It took so long for me to decide to get it or not, but when I tried it on, wow, it really isnt that big, and my wrist is 6" 4. Really awesome watch to wear. 2. What you talking about Willis? I think that one of the things that I like the most about this watch is that they respected the Bulova letters they used on the actual watch....the logo wouldve just ruin it.
@gcpz11737 жыл бұрын
torn between seiko sun065 and this watch help me out guys 😂
@Spiederia7 жыл бұрын
gc pz - OK, this is easy...did the Seiko go to the moon and drive a lunar vehicle?
@True-os6tg5 жыл бұрын
Not that faithful to original and totally different movement .Btw Citizen are the parent company now but still meant to be independant .This movement is exclusive to the brand so as far as Im concerned it's a Bulova movement
@78vintages3 жыл бұрын
The Omega didn't break on the moon
@YJ-ub9cn5 жыл бұрын
good
@altexlan4157 жыл бұрын
no Bulova accutron logo. I opt out.
@TheFirstWatch7 жыл бұрын
Altex lan There is one on the crown and caseback.
@colleensunnex39296 жыл бұрын
as you can see this is a real comment. And the watch is also real, But where the hell is there solid proof that the moon landing was real?
@TheFirstWatch6 жыл бұрын
Colleen Sunnex The retroreflectors left up there, the rigolith samples returned, etc. I don't know if your comment is real as there's no proof you're being serious. I would have to see it with my own eyes before I believed it. I encourage you to email Buzz Aldrin.
@duck8533 жыл бұрын
LIMFAC… 😂 even money you’re a VET like myself.
@sairachavez23872 жыл бұрын
Not true. The lume is excellent. Get some glasses bruh.
@Holly0Shit6 жыл бұрын
the original watch was 42
@TheFirstWatch6 жыл бұрын
I believe you are correct, it was a prototype piece and I think it was functionally identical to the Speedy... I really hope Bulova makes a proper manual wind moonwatch. That would sell for a pretty penny.
@Holly0Shit6 жыл бұрын
yes, i still don't understand why they didn't do it yet ...
@grimmer20057 жыл бұрын
Too big.. too bad. And logo should have been at 12.