Bulova's Lunar Pilot is a LEGIT Moonwatch for under 1k!

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Bulova's Lunar Pilot is a LEGIT Moonwatch for under 1k!

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Жыл бұрын

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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@nateshoots Жыл бұрын

Probably one of the most underrated watches in my personal collection

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

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. 😂

@christianhorner001 Жыл бұрын

I have the 45mm lunar pilot purchased in 2017. It receives more compliments than my Seamaster & Daytona combined.

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

Wow for real?!?! Now that’s impressive.

@gerardorivas9911 11 ай бұрын

Hahahaha you dont have a daytona lol

@SgtHenick 10 ай бұрын

Shrooms really started kicking in there toward the end of the production 😂

@marcusflack1523 10 ай бұрын

hahahahah yeah

@eddiespedghetti 5 ай бұрын

Production quality on this video is just unreal

@rioriggs3568 9 ай бұрын

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!

@wisamal-hakim5531 Жыл бұрын

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.

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

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.

@wisamal-hakim5531 Жыл бұрын

@@marcusflack1523 the ‘sun in space’ lighting was also very good looked wicked

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

@@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 !

@MiguelBricaBrac Жыл бұрын

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.

@marcusflack1523 10 ай бұрын

great shout

@stavl5122 27 күн бұрын

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.

@torstenscamper5528 Жыл бұрын

i got the black edition. it is a great watch, a great dial! the white one here is nice

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

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.

@davesrc_crawling8349 Жыл бұрын

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.

@casperskestrel Жыл бұрын

Beaverbrooks and the Bulova UK website has the black 43mm watches.

@davesrc_crawling8349 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

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.

@davesrc_crawling8349 Жыл бұрын

@@marcusflack1523 thanks, it's the most appealing of the 2 for me. Can't wait to wear it over the weekend.

@guts2112 Жыл бұрын

I would own a lunar pilot if they weren’t so massive. 43mm is still huge on a 6.25” wrist 😅

@jmemphisTX Жыл бұрын

You have tiny wrists

@guts2112 Жыл бұрын

@@jmemphisTX thanks?

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

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.

@REDnBLACKnRED 10 ай бұрын

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.

@tol1123 Жыл бұрын

2:21 Power Reserve - 4 Years 🤔

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha a nice little Easter egg for you. The battery lasts 4 years.😂

@hoppysport2872 Жыл бұрын

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.

@janein26 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video.

@rayray..3349 Жыл бұрын

LOVELY THANK U

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

My absolute pleasure RayRay. Nice to see you here in the comments.

@raymond-thecrumpledlecturer Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Raymond. I loved making this one. Was super fun to cover the studio desk in sand.

@raymond-thecrumpledlecturer Жыл бұрын

@@marcusflack1523 I'll bet the clean up was a nightmare though! The two tone is a lovely watch. Great to hear from you Marcus.

@mrpipspoppersv9093 Жыл бұрын

If Bulova made one with a mechanical movement , It would be a thicker watch.

@alexlazenby Жыл бұрын

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

@danryan4137 Жыл бұрын

No need for a mechanical, smaller size say 39- 40mm with some more Color’s would be my wish list.

@michaelg8258 Жыл бұрын

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.

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Silversmok3 Жыл бұрын

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

@ozmondos Жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried this on a 6.5 inch wrist?

@mollari2261 Жыл бұрын

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.

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

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. 😂

@phmwu7368 Жыл бұрын

The unresearched KZfaq 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

@phmwu7368 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@marcusflack1523 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@phmwu7368 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@JamesAlexander14 Жыл бұрын

Very desirable

@yaaxarr8977 Жыл бұрын

Please stick to quartz caliber no mechanical to reduce bulky stuff

@krzysztofhadala1039 Жыл бұрын

Looks good bit l am not a big gan Of Bulova. Sound strange.z.

@Arnaud-D Жыл бұрын

43….big 😢

@rowluxillusion5235 Жыл бұрын

Lovely looking watch but 100% mechanical is needed.

@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145 Жыл бұрын

Why? The original wasn’t mechanical - IMHO it would be a shame not to celebrate what made the original special.

@rowluxillusion5235 Жыл бұрын

@@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145 No the original was a mechanical chrono, did you not listen to the narration?

@nateshoots Жыл бұрын

Yes and no. Bulova has one of the most accurate quartz complications on the market

@rowluxillusion5235 Жыл бұрын

@@nateshoots sure that's not in question, what is, is that the original incarnation of this watch was mechanical, not quartz.

@PhantomObserver Жыл бұрын

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.