Bulova Males’s Archive Sequence Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph Prime Efficiency Quartz Stainless Metal, Sapphire Crystal Taste: 96B258
Original price was: $ 825.00.$ 440.00Current price is: $ 440.00.
, Bulova made space history on August 2, 1971–during the Apollo 15 mission, a moon pilot chronograph, customized for lunar conditions by Bulova engineers, was worn on the moon. Now Bulova makes history again with the special edition Lunar Pilot Chronograph. Features stainless steel screw-back case in silver-tone finish and black dial and sapphire glass.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 5.91 x 5.91 x 5.91 inches; 15.87 ounces
Item model number : 96B258
Department : mens
Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Date First Available : April 12, 2016
Manufacturer : Bulova Corporation
ASIN : B01D2S3KF8
Country of Origin : Japan
JG319 –
Great quality, value and performance
I am very pleased with my purchase. This is my fourth Bulova watch using the ultra-high frequency quartz movement used in their Precisionist line. This model is better constructed than any of the other Bulovas that I have had. The quality of the case and band are excellent. Some have complained that the band and case have slightly different finishes (case is stain, band is slightly brushed) but I really could not tell much of a difference. The band is comfortable and drapes nicely around the wrist. It has a butterfly closure that I prefer bu ist hard to find in “sports” watches that normally use a tri-fold closure with a clasp. With the butterfly closure, there is no outer clasp to become scratched. The watch is listed at 45 mm diameter, which is accurate. However, it has a slightly stepped construction in that the diameter of the face of watch is about 41 mm. Therefore, this watch wears smaller than 45 mm. Because of this, I think it is better proportioned than many large chronographs.The best thing about this watch and the reason it was chosen by one astronaut as a backup watch is the legibility of the dial. (FYI: the Omega Speedmaster was the original NASA purchased watch but the Bulova was used as the backup watch by at least one astronaut on the moon mission. In that case, his Omega stopped working and the Bulova had to be used). Being able to see the time at a glance is excellent due to the design of the hands, the dial, and the fact that the sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating. You should be aware that the center sweep seconds hand is for chronograph seconds and will move only when activated by the top pusher. Continuous seconds is shown in the lower subdial where the hand will tick 2 times per second. Subdial on the right is for 1/10 seconds, and the subdial on the left is for lapsed minutes up to 60 minutes. The subdials could have been slightly larger and the 60 minute counter should have been reduced to 30 minutes as on many chronographs. The shape of the pushers are unique to this model and have been widely praised. I like them myself and they work great. In case you are wondering about the battery life due to the higher energy consumption of the movement, it far exceeds Bulova’s estimate of 2 years. My oldest Bulova Precisionist is more than 3 years old and I have never had to replace the battery even with a continuous sweeping center second hand going continuously for 3 1/2 years. This battery life seems common based on the discussion on many watch forums. I think that this purchase is money well spent.
logical_frank –
A big but not blingy watch
Here are some impressions having just received mine. First: the size. I have a 6″ wrist, thin bone structure, and this is the absolute largest watch I could wear. The case is elongated to a huge 52 mm from lug to lug, but with only a 20 mm lug width. However, the dial portion of the case is only 45 mm, so the watch wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. These proportions, on a tonneau shaped case, are classy and flattering but no one would ever regard a watch this size as dainty.The dial has a very 3D appearance, which has white applied stick indices, recessed chronometer markings in lieu of a chapter ring, and a raised tachymeter ring that is under the flat sapphire crystal (vs. on a bezel like a dive watch). White markings on a black background are very high-contrast and legible.I find diver-style fold-over deployant clasps easier to manage than the butterfly-style double deployant clasp on the “President” style bracelet, but it’s solid and rattle-free with solid endlinks. The chronometer pushers actuate with crisp clicks, tactile feedback that is not often found on chronometers at this price point.Finally, the mixture of finishes gives the Moon Pilot an interesting look that distinguishes it from typical brushed steel watches. The case has a satin bead-blasted finish, the pushers and crown are polished, and the bracelet is brushed. I think people will either love or hate this unusual mixture of finishes. But the matte case finish helps offset the large size, which is too often associated with overly bright, blingy, hypermasculine watches (e.g. Nixon 51-30). Also, the flat sapphire with barely visible chamfer is not flush with or slightly recessed below a bezel, but is exposed about a mm so may be more vulnerable to dings. No one will mistake this for an Omega Speedmaster, but it’s a solid watch for the price.
SoundSnob –
Amazing timepiece
All I do is stare at it all day. It’s the watch that starts so many conversations and it’s a gem to look at.Simply the best watch for the price. It looks and feels more expensive than what it is.
Denson Pua –
Received the watch in good condition. Best buy!
Randomroyalty –
First, this watch is faithful homage to history… the only watch not owned by the US government to go to the moon and back, with the original sold at auction for a mind boggling 1.3 million.Aside from using Bulova’s exclusive high frequency Precisionist Quartz movement, the larger size and the unobtrusive date window at 4 o’clock, it’s virtually identical to the original, and a watch to behold. Exquisitely finished and detailed, the bead blasted case, raised sapphire crystal with a blue-ish anti-reflective coating makes it very unique and special. It even has the lever pushers for the chronograph copied from the original.Many would overlook this watch as being too big, but it absolutely looks fine on my smallish 6 3/4″ wrist with about a 1/4″ to spare before it would overhang, and I have no problem with the size. It does have wrist presence!While I’ve only had the watch for a week, other’s have remarked at just how well the precisionist movement keeps time.In terms of value, you won’t find anything of this quality in a high precision quartz anywhere near this price. And I’m embarrassed to say how little I paid for this on Cyber Monday.The watch is not perfect, however. The stainless steel bracelet, while high quality with solid end links, doesn’t match the case and looks like an afterthought. With most watches this is not a big deal to swap out the bracelet for something else (e.g. a Nato or leather strap). But this watch is a bit problematic due to the pin locations set too close to the case. I’ve ordered curved spring pins and will try that out with a leather strap to see if it works.
Dora –
Consegna veloce e perfetta!Il Signor Marco proprietario del negozio mi ha tenuta aggiornata costantemente sul monitoraggio della spedizione/consegna .Orologio SPETTACOLARE!Oltre le mie aspettative.Sicuramente farò altro acquisti 😊
Patrice JACOB –
Propriétaire depuis de (très) longues années d’une Oméga Speedmaster Moonwatch, je souhaitais la remplacer par un modèle de montre plus précis et d’une présentation du même style tout en ayant sa propre personnalité. La précision est époustouflante grâce à la très haute cadence du quartz (262 Khz) et sa finition est remarquable. La possibilité de régler l’aiguille du chronomètre et le compteur d’heures permet un ajustage quasi parfait. En bref c’est un achat que je ne regrette absolument pas et cette montre n’a pas à rougir devant son illustre ainée sur la lune (Oméga) grâce aussi à un prix extrêmement abordable pour une telle qualité.Cerise sur le gâteau, la livraison, prévue pour le 24 décembre dernier, a été effectuée une semaine plus tôt que prévu.Seule petite ombre au tableau : la qualité et la présentation de la boîte-écrin est très éloignée de ce qui est montré sur internet (boite très simple, plutôt étroite, sans outil pour démonter le bracelet et sans bracelet Nato.
Rossanna Echegaray –
El producto es maravilloso, no sólo por lo bonito que es, sino por la historia que tiene. Es elegante, grande, llamativo. Totalmente recomendable, más si sois aficionados a todo lo relacionado con el espacio, la astronomía, NASA, etc