There IS gravity on the moon. What is missing is air or an atmosphere, which is why the feather and hammer fall at the same rate, because there's no air friction. If there were no gravity on the moon, neither the hammer nor the feather would fall at all. But the Bulova is very nice! Cheers!
Nah, it was a slow motion shot at a secret NASA studio Alamogordo, New Mexico. But like and have that watch, well worth it for like $325. Bulova is Citizen.
@@VersedNJ Good one! 😄 Only one problem with that theory ... assuming the presence of an atmosphere, even in slow motion the hammer falls faster than the feather.
It occurs to me that as a LUNAR watch, the real spec shouldn't be how water resistant it is, but how well it holds up in the vacuum of space and in the extreme temperature changes on the moon's surface: -279 in the shade to +260 degrees Fahrenheit in the sun. Now there's a watch testing video someone needs to make!
One of my top 10 watches in my collection.. Then again, I am 6ft with 7.5 inch wrists and "built like a brick outhouse" so it looks perfectly normal on me. Wore it for a Halloween night out where I was DJ-ing for an alternative 1980s night with a black and orange nato strap, black shirt with pink flamingo's on it, black jeans and winklepickers. Looks absolutely epic. Alas, not a watch for short arses.
@@punkoid76 It's the lug placement dials the size back quite a fair bit. Also, you can't add the Luna Pilot stainless steel strap to the leather/nato version - Bulova altered the lug hole placement intentionally so you couldn't cheap out and get the stainless steel strap later.
I have one of these. A few comments: - Bulova *does* offer a version without the date complication and with the same 1970s-era Bulova logo on the dial (but still the bigger size though) - the 5ATM WR isn’t particularly bothersome, as the Omega Speedmaster Professional is *also* 5ATM WR - if you use a NASA-style Velcro strap (like, for example, Kizzi), it does help reduce the lug overhang (I have a 7” wrist so I can get away with wearing it - just) - I do like the lever-style chrono pushers, you don’t often see that style on chronographs
Phantom...Great get on the no-date, 70s logo Lunar Pilot. However I believe that it isn't available on the bracelet version...a shame. That said, the hole placement is different on the bracelet. I do occasionally swap the bracelet for a sublime Bonetto Cinturini rubber strap, which is unbelievably comfortable.
Thanks for putting me in your Casio Corner! The Ferris Bueller's Day Off is actually a VHS version of the movie. And congrats on your milestone achievement my friend!
Great review, great watch, I have an 8 inch wrist and it sits just fine, the quality and presentation punch way above its price point. Fantastic daily wear without worrying about wear and expensive Omega moon watch. One feature I love is the crystal is protecting the outside black ring markers, usually these painted black rings get scratches first up with mild knocks. All in all great watch, amazing back story and looks the business. Comes with a NATO strap too extra on certain packages.
Got mine yesterday without the date complication, I am perfectly fine with the size (own several G-shocks). No regrets, amazing piece. No need to get a speedy
I can't get enough of your ridiculously entertaining...presentation and production. I've had the bracelet version of Bulova Lunar Pilot since release in 2015. I also own an Omega Speedmaster Professional. I have an 8" wrist so sizing is excellent. The bracelet is pretty much the perfect band for the watch. It's 20mm, so it fits with the 60s-70s esthetic. It also resembles the Omega Speedmaster Professional's bracelet from that era. I wear the Lunar Pilot daily, so the black writing has faded to simply silver...which looks great. Accuracy is incredible. I use the chrono feature a lot, and the first battery lasted 3.5 years. I'm about to replace the second battery. I don't baby the Lunar Pilot, and the unique sapphire crystal has never been scratched or chipped. The movement is very unique and a technological wonder. It should get more respect, similar to the Grand Seiko's Spring Drive.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTORI know how much you abhor homage watches, but a couple of years ago I purchased a Phylida (Moonwatch) chronograph with the Seagull ST-19 manual wind movement and skeleton back. It was about $160. The quality is ridiculously good. I really like black dial chronograph watches with bright white hands and there aren't many around. I actually use the chrono functions...more often than not to time the usury parking meters in NYC. The Bulova Lunar Pilot doesn't have a 12-hour register timer, nor do the many moonwatch homages. That's why I gravitated to the Phylida. I wear the Bulova when on foot, but when driving p wear the Phylida, or my Speedmaster Professional.
I absolutely love mine! Fantastic shape, incredible dial, awesome crystal, amazing pushers, insane accuracy. One of my favourites of all time, fits me perfectly. I just wish the lume and WR was better! Great video Russ!
Great review and great Red Dwarf smeg reference. As Kryton could have said…. “There are 2 problems with this watch! One, it’s a little large and two, it’s a little large! Now I realise that technically speaking that’s only one problem, but it’s so big, it’s worth mentioning twice!” Congratulations again on 10k subscriptions! So we’ll deserved.
The thing is, it’s large when you read the specs. I own two of them and they wear incredibly well. I was concerned about size and that protruding crystal. Neither have been an issue.
The size is not a deal breaker ..it’s a magnificent watch with plenty of charisma.. Big watches are in at the moment ..this is the best chronograph for bang for buck out there .. I own the 50 th anniversary one too !! This is a must for any mad watch collector ..buy and wear it with pride !
Got this watch, loved it It is big, but not as big as most people think, and the date complication doesnt bother me at all, the color matches the dial, so I almost never notice the window, but its there when I need it
Congratulations on 10,000 subscribers! It's only the beginning my friend. Can't wait until you hit 50k and then 100k. Thank you for a GREAT video. Was not aware of this watch so thank you for the introduction. Have a GREAT day and thank you Russell for ALL you do for the watch community!
Russ my friend...I'm crying too as my wrist is 6.75in. I love this watch but it's too darn big 😫 To make me even more depressed, Amazon US sells it for $412 which is about £305 (even more affordable) 😖😢 Maybe Bulova will come up with a smaller version in the future. If they did it would sell like hot cakes.... Thank you for a wonderful review mate 👍 👏 🙏🙌
Quite funny watching this and seeing how far your presentation has come. This is still a great video, but you've grown into your persona nicely in the intervening years!!
So cool ! I love watches but i'm far from rich. It's great that it's 45mm because i have a big wrist. Now i can own a watch with some real history behind it that i can afford. So well done Bulova
I've owned an Omega Speedmaster, and was not really impressed, especially given the cost. I now own the Bulova Lunar Pilot, and it has exceeded my expectations. It's really well made, has a superior dial, and vastly better accuracy. Battery life is about 3 years, and not difficult to change it yourself if you have the proper tools.
Just bought the leather edition of this watch today for $400. Your review talked me into it. I love a watch with a good story to it. The Macys limited edition comes without a date window, if you prefer the original dial. I’m super happy that the tach ring is under the sapphire on this watch instead of an exterior bezel. Really helps the wearability without worrying about banging up a bezel. You should check out the urban gentry walkthrough of the Bulova museum… Bulova is such a great American watch company.
Great video.....just picked one up....I have a Speedy, but I like how this one has the date....need it for work....anyway, I believe the LP is so large due to the high frequency movement....
I own the limited edition which not only comes with that leather strap but also the NATO strap which I really prefer of the two for regular wear but I will swap it for the leather for more formal occasions. I will say this, I feel for you being small wristed, that you won't be able to enjoy this beauty but now you know what us more robust wristed fellows feel when we discover an absolute jewel of a watch but it's just too small. When I saw the specs on this one I was over the moon (excuse the pun, hmmm not!!!). That being said, those Bulova lady's and lads should come out with a smaller size as well as keeping this one so more of this watches fans can enjoy. PS: I too was a little weirded out with the crystal protruding out of the case but you get used to it pretty quickly. An absolute "stunner" of a watch. Thanks for the video!
Such a cool watch! Big up to Glynn for sending in his new watch so you can share it with us all 🙌 I can totally see one of these having a place in my collection one day. It is probably a bit too big but it looks so good, has a great story behind it and I love that tenth of a second sub dial. Cracking show as always MWC and congratulations again on hitting 10000 subscribers 🥳👏👏👏👏
This is my first MWC viewing. Wow what a fantastic presentation. I can't wait to watch more of them. See what I just d.. never mind... So this is a definite, try one on first, watch... Hope it fits, cos that superquartz sounds amazing! Who with your tiny wrists wants to take a hit on RRP and sell me theirs?😁😁😁
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR update: went to buy it. Fit was perfect. Why don't I have it, then, despite that beautiful movement and packaging? The glass. That pronounced box sapphire is begging to get the edge chipped off it. If I could replace it with a flush crystal, or lightly domed, then great, but why oh why is it so raised past the bezel?😭😭😭😭 Bulova got so close with this one. Gutted
Similar thoughts on the size enlargement; if it was kept to 40mm I’d buy one in a heartbeat! I have another Bulova with the high precision movement, smooth sweep and I really love it. Hopefully another re-re-issue in a smaller size? Keep well all.
The original was not 40mm, but 43.7mm, making this model only 1.3mm larger. There is now a newer version which is the same diameter as the original, available in black dial, or panda white/blue.
Got mine today, paid £310 from Amazon which included shipping from the states. I love the watch and for the money I think it's unbelievable quality. A definite keeper for my collection. Thanks for the review. 👍
I just bought an ex display model. A year ago I went to buy it, for about £450. Always ALWAYS try a watch first, if you can. It was too big so I didn't even bother haggling, I bought a Casioak instead. But yesterday, I went to the same dealer to buy a Royale, and the lunar Pilot is there... discounted 70% off. Bought it in a heartbeat and at that price, just to have one of the coolest movements behind the smartest face, and have a chrono that doesn't look showy, it's a no brainer. Strap mod time!
I picked up the polished, no date on a nato version on sale about a year ago. It gets a decent amount of wrist time, yes it’s big but so what? For reference I have a 7 and quarter inch wrist and my smallest watch is a Timex Marlin that I’ll often wear the day after wearing the lunar pilot for comic effect.
I own both watches on the moon. I have a larger wrist, so the case size isn’t an issue. It’s a great watch and always good to have a accurate quartz watch in the box. The Lume on the watch isn’t the best, but that’s not a big deal.
Love your vids. I just had to have the Lunar Pilot as I've been obsessed with the Apollo missions since watching James Burke and Patrick Moore covering them on the BBC all those years ago. My wrist is a bit bigger than yours so the lugs don't project so I soon get used to the bigger size after wearing a more 'petite' watch.
I first knew about Patrick Moore from that show Games Master. His enthusiasm for space was next level! I too love anything to do with space, so you can imagine my immediate joy then disappointment when I tried on the watch!
Got 3; strap, bracelet(not interchangeable, kind of a cash grab if you ask me) and the 50th anniversary edition. Love them all. Fortunately I have an 8” wrist, pretty flat across the back, and it fits me perfectly. The black edition and the high polish do not have the date window and they do have the old bulova script but are still 52mm in length. Little prohibitive for the market. If you have the chance the 50th anniversary model is a good show, still too big for your wrist, but a nice look in titanium and gold plate. Only 5000 made however and I believe they’re sold out, I managed to get a set, one for myself and one for my son. The movement is phenomenal, love the look and really everything about the piece. Great review again. Very entertaining and informative.
I’m not sure what I’m more jealous of… your 8 inch wrist or the fact you have 3!!!! I was aware of the 96a225 ref as I do like that older logo, but prefer the bead blasted case on this ref. Very special that you got one for your son! Thanks for watching my friend!
I’m wondering if it will look ok on a 7.25” wrist. The watch is beautiful, but I believe if they would of went 42mm would of been pushing it but doable. Stunning looking style, shame it’s 45mm
If you are used to big sized watches then I don’t think you’ll feel this is too big. The one good thing in the UK is that you can try on Bulova’s in brick and mortar shops!
Beautiful watch but way too big for most of us! I totally agree with you…lose the date, up the wr and decrease the size. Thanks for reviewing this one Russell.
My quickest buy/sell purchase. Loved the look but waaayyyyyy too big. The Velcro mission strap I got with it was cool but still didn’t help. Shame, a 38 to 40 would be better. Have a look at the new Bulova mil spec diver, cool. Great show, fairly brightens up my dull Fri morning. Cheers 👍🏴
How long did you have it before you parted ways? Yeah agree that would be a better sweet spot for the majority out there! I have seen it and will check it out thank you 👍🏼
Fantastic clip! Super cool intro, informative review and a lot of fun. I like the watch but it's too big for me, too. The design of those pushers is sleek.
I've got the polished no date version. 7.5" wrist. I like it but doesn't get worn much. Leather strap at the moment but want it on a formed rubber strap. It came on a nato strap I think and have put that back in the box.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Too many watches and I don't sell any 😟. I sort of gravitate to the no date versions when they are offered but yes the bead blasted would be very popular. I only wear it when I know there is little chance of knocking it around. Just not a good every day watch? I think it is the biggest watch I have.
I got the black pvd model on black friday at kohls for a little over $200. Used the savings on black Di Modell Chronissimo leather straps with white stitching, makes the 20mm look 22mm. The black does wear smaller, and the old school font and no date is perfect. Have been wearing the 50th anniversary edition for a month. The titanium is lighter and so comfortable. This is probably the only time it pays to have a 8.75" wrist. Your assessment on this piece is spot on my friend. Bigger wrists get the LPs, smaller ones get Reversos. I wish I could pull one of those off.
Great Watch, was very happy to get one when I found out about it! Have mine on a curved end rubber strap from Zuludiver looks really good. I agree it could've been smaller and been able to be worn by many more ! Great Red Dwarf reference too, not heard anyone say Smeg for years ! I'm with your wife Russell, not a fan of the leather strap. Superb video as always ! 👍🙂👌
I have one of these big boys. I love it. My one gripe is that the chronograph minute hand is so long that it obscures the minute markers, which I find makes it difficult to tell how many minutes have elapsed. If they had snipped it just a tad shorter, it would be ideal.
I have this watch on the bracelet. I have a 6 3/4 wrist and it firsts alot better than the strap version I find. You should look at the bulova curve, very unusual watch.
Great presentation of this Bulova. It's a great and beautiful watch. It's a pitty they didn't make the same model that went to the moon. Still this beauty goes to the wish list. By the way, congratulatios to Mr. Pagani and his professional insights. Cheers!
100% agree with you on this watch. It needs to be a couple of mm smaller, I could even live with a 42 but 40mm would be perfect, it would be nice to have more layers of BGW-9, and yes more water resistance. I could happily compromise on all of those wants IF Bulova shaped the case better and put some curvature on those lugs to make the lug to lug around 47 or 48mm. Then it would be perfect. These issues of the watch have been widely circulated in the watch world, and I really hoped Bulova would have made these changes for the 50th anniversary of the moon mission. But instead they just changed the colours. Shame as it is a gorgeous watch.
Thanks for watching! It’s funny as we know Bulova listen to there customers! There’s been enough reviews saying the same thing! I think it’s to do with the size of the movement my friend
THE MAD WATCH COLLECTOR I dare say that has something to do with it, although I'm positive the high frequency quartz movement is used in other Watches in their Precisionist range, including the Curve models. In fact they could leave the case completely as it is, just shorten the lugs and get them to turn downwards so it doesn't sit so flat to the wrist. As you mentioned on the video, I bought one, loved it, but my sub 7 inch wrist just couldn't carry it, so I had to part with it.
Great review, excellent work! Totally agree, wish it was smaller. If it was, there's no question they'd be selling like hotcakes! The date window doesn't help either, but because it's color-matched, I don't find it terribly distracting. As a reissue, no idea what made them add it!
Great vid ,I've had this one in my hands wanted to buy it as it's my birth year,but it was too big even for my 7.2 inch wrists.oh and I didn't have 450 quid spare at the time.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I've got the king seiko which wears small from francis and Gayle in cov and the orient kano red bezel which is 44mm across.so used to big watches.all the best from carl.
Love it, want one, but not got one because of the size. Damn shame 😢 Agree that dates have no place on a watch, if your memory is so bad you need to be constantly reminded of the date every time you look at your watch you've got you've got problems!! Great video, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
It’s all because of the high frequency Quartz engine inside my friend. The original was smaller and was mechanical . The size increase seems to be because Bulova can’t make the engine smaller
Another great vid Russ. 10K well deserved. I was about to pull the trigger on one of these a ways back and did a double-take at that 45mm. That was a deal breaker for me too. Bit of a missed opportunity for Bulova really. Reckon if they'd got it down to 42mm it would've been a real hit.
Another Sooper! review Russ , as i have the same wrist size as you i can not buy this watch either but i found a Seiko that has similar qualities at 43mm diameter and 48 lug to lug . I also bought a Bulova Marine Star but the lug to lug at 50 just pushes it away from me and i dont wear it . Oooh get me i'm getting all serious! back to normal next week i'm sure .lol
The reason Bulova made it bigger is to be able to fit the crystal quartz. As you mentioned, the watch is incredibly accurate, and the crystal quartz requires a little more space.
been considering one of these for a while, but think it is going to drop off the list after your review. Never mind plenty more watches to look at. Just picked up a Christopher Ward C60 300 in bronze in the sales..... loving that already.
As someone with almost 8in wrists I appreciate the size. I bought the PVD black version a few years ago and will say the all black wears smaller. I sold that one and just this week got the polished model (96a225). It’s perfect. No date, and old Bulova logo. I was just never attracted to the blasted case.
This is a fantastic watch with someone of your wrist size my friend! I love the older logo and no date on your new reference, but I do like the blasted case on this one.🤪
Great review Russ. I am convinced Bulova/Citizen needs to retain you and Jody as design consultants. You’re just going to have to work on your VPN to keep Mr. Pagani out of the mix!
The Lunar Pilot pulled me into this rabbit hole of a hobby...its too big for my 16.5cm wrist but I wear it anyway. The date complication doesnt bother me much as its color matches the dial (at least). Congrats to the 10k followers. Next step 100k...
Great review, I thought the size would be the main limiting factor for you. I love this watch, fits my 7 3/4 inch wrist perfectly. Your wife was right though, the supplied straps didn't cut it, so it's now on a nice maroon colour strap from Zulu Alpha straps. Not going to flip this one. Hope your next Bulova review will be the "surfboard".....I think you'll like that one!
This is a great watch, but definitely one for larger wrists like yourself! Where it in good health my friend! I will check out the surfboard thank you!
I’m a huge fan of the Bulova moon chrono! I like it better than the Omega, both the price and I think it’s a more interesting design. Bulova should really put out a true re-issue in the smaller size and without the date wheel. I think they’d sell a bazillion of those! (I’d buy one)
Tried this puppy on in the shop but didn't pull the trigger. It looked good (my extra inch makes all the difference) but need to see the blacked out one first, it has no date and the Bulova font is same as original. Congrats on 10k, oh yeah, Mr Pagani is an absolute winner, love it.
Another very entertaining review, you're reactions to the dimensions were brilliant 😂. Great watch, but you're absolutely correct, it would be so much better without the date and a few mm smaller!
It is a lovely watch my wrist is 7" so it's probably to big for me as well. If I was going to use a time it would be quartz digital chrono with big numbers. I happen to have two SKECHERS digital chronographs. Problem sorted.
2:55 Actually when NASA was selecting their certified watch Omega HQ wasn't even aware it was happening. They only found out after that the NASA certified their watch. Bulova Lunar Pilot was given to the a NASA astronaut with the hopes of replacing Omega years later. Bulova didn't know the watch did end up on the moon, but they did give the watch in hopes that it would be used and NASA would consider giving them the contract.
Excellent video again, but I think all watches should be a bit bigger. Even the SEIKO Monster. I'd like to see a slightly upscaled version, maybe 47mm instead of 42. Maybe it's just my wrists. 7.25"
What the astronaut proved was that all bodies regardless their masses are accelerated equally in the presence of a gravity field, in this case the moon one. The fact that a feather falls much slower than a hammer on earth is due to air resistance not to their mass difference.
size isn't bad, especially if you get an extended strap and wear it outside your jacket/spacesuit. too bad only has 60 min. chronograph, and the chrono minute indices are really hard to read especially when the chrono minute hand gradually moves to next minute rather than clicks over. want to flip it, but every time I wear it... *sigh* wearing it for work right now, so nice. and you're right regarding water resistance- I get nervous doing all that handwashing these covid days.
I still occasionally wear mine, but not really use the chrono. sad actually. It's a great reference to set my other watches by though. over the tracksuit, while on a jog? that'll get attention!
Man, you deserve 1M subscribers. Never thought that watches reviews could be so fun and entertaining. Thank you very much for this!
Bruno ! Thank you so much !!! Spread the word!;)
The wave and the ‘hello’ with the tiny hand makes me smile every time.
There IS gravity on the moon. What is missing is air or an atmosphere, which is why the feather and hammer fall at the same rate, because there's no air friction. If there were no gravity on the moon, neither the hammer nor the feather would fall at all. But the Bulova is very nice! Cheers!
Cheers Frank!!
Nah, it was a slow motion shot at a secret NASA studio Alamogordo, New Mexico. But like and have that watch, well worth it for like $325. Bulova is Citizen.
@@VersedNJ Good one! 😄 Only one problem with that theory ... assuming the presence of an atmosphere, even in slow motion the hammer falls faster than the feather.
To be fair, the hammer and feather _would_ fall at the same speed without gravity. Of course, that speed would be zero.
Congratulations once again on reaching 10,000 subs, at this rate you will soon be at 50,000 my friend, another great video Russ matey!
Cheers Mike!!!
A cartier tank solo is +5secs to -5secs
It occurs to me that as a LUNAR watch, the real spec shouldn't be how water resistant it is, but how well it holds up in the vacuum of space and in the extreme temperature changes on the moon's surface: -279 in the shade to +260 degrees Fahrenheit in the sun. Now there's a watch testing video someone needs to make!
One of my top 10 watches in my collection.. Then again, I am 6ft with 7.5 inch wrists and "built like a brick outhouse" so it looks perfectly normal on me. Wore it for a Halloween night out where I was DJ-ing for an alternative 1980s night with a black and orange nato strap, black shirt with pink flamingo's on it, black jeans and winklepickers. Looks absolutely epic. Alas, not a watch for short arses.
Sport on their my friend! Very jealous for sure! Love the watch!
I’m 5ft 7 with a 7and a quarter inch wrist and it wears just fine
@@punkoid76 It's the lug placement dials the size back quite a fair bit. Also, you can't add the Luna Pilot stainless steel strap to the leather/nato version - Bulova altered the lug hole placement intentionally so you couldn't cheap out and get the stainless steel strap later.
I have one of these. A few comments:
- Bulova *does* offer a version without the date complication and with the same 1970s-era Bulova logo on the dial (but still the bigger size though)
- the 5ATM WR isn’t particularly bothersome, as the Omega Speedmaster Professional is *also* 5ATM WR
- if you use a NASA-style Velcro strap (like, for example, Kizzi), it does help reduce the lug overhang (I have a 7” wrist so I can get away with wearing it - just)
- I do like the lever-style chrono pushers, you don’t often see that style on chronographs
Excellent my friend I’m glad your still enjoying it!!
Phantom...Great get on the no-date, 70s logo Lunar Pilot. However I believe that it isn't available on the bracelet version...a shame. That said, the hole placement is different on the bracelet.
I do occasionally swap the bracelet for a sublime Bonetto Cinturini rubber strap, which is unbelievably comfortable.
Thanks for putting me in your Casio Corner! The Ferris Bueller's Day Off is actually a VHS version of the movie. And congrats on your milestone achievement my friend!
Rafael!! No problem my friend! Thanks for the tag!!! It’s a great shot !!!
Love my bulova lunar pilot 💕
Where it in good health my friend, it’s a beauty!
Please make a review od a new 43 mm lunar pilot. I just bought one and I am curious what You think about it! Great video! Cheers mate
Great review, great watch, I have an 8 inch wrist and it sits just fine, the quality and presentation punch way above its price point. Fantastic daily wear without worrying about wear and expensive Omega moon watch. One feature I love is the crystal is protecting the outside black ring markers, usually these painted black rings get scratches first up with mild knocks. All in all great watch, amazing back story and looks the business. Comes with a NATO strap too extra on certain packages.
Got mine yesterday without the date complication, I am perfectly fine with the size (own several G-shocks). No regrets, amazing piece. No need to get a speedy
Early crew is HERE! And I’m ready to learn new stuff from Russ!
Nice an early!!!! Hope you’ve had a nice day!!
I can't get enough of your ridiculously entertaining...presentation and production. I've had the bracelet version of Bulova Lunar Pilot since release in 2015. I also own an Omega Speedmaster Professional.
I have an 8" wrist so sizing is excellent. The bracelet is pretty much the perfect band for the watch. It's 20mm, so it fits with the 60s-70s esthetic. It also resembles the Omega Speedmaster Professional's bracelet from that era.
I wear the Lunar Pilot daily, so the black writing has faded to simply silver...which looks great. Accuracy is incredible. I use the chrono feature a lot, and the first battery lasted 3.5 years. I'm about to replace the second battery.
I don't baby the Lunar Pilot, and the unique sapphire crystal has never been scratched or chipped. The movement is very unique and a technological wonder. It should get more respect, similar to the Grand Seiko's Spring Drive.
Superb stuff my friend! The only watch I wish I had in my collection that I know I wouldn’t wear because of the size!!!!;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTORI know how much you abhor homage watches, but a couple of years ago I purchased a Phylida (Moonwatch) chronograph with the Seagull ST-19 manual wind movement and skeleton back. It was about $160. The quality is ridiculously good.
I really like black dial chronograph watches with bright white hands and there aren't many around. I actually use the chrono functions...more often than not to time the usury parking meters in NYC.
The Bulova Lunar Pilot doesn't have a 12-hour register timer, nor do the many moonwatch homages. That's why I gravitated to the Phylida. I wear the Bulova when on foot, but when driving p wear the Phylida, or my Speedmaster Professional.
I absolutely love mine! Fantastic shape, incredible dial, awesome crystal, amazing pushers, insane accuracy. One of my favourites of all time, fits me perfectly. I just wish the lume and WR was better! Great video Russ!
I’m not surprised at all! It’s an incredible watch! Thanks for watching my friend!!!
Such a cool watch. Not even the poor man's speedy. Stands out in its own right. Roll on Sunday live show!
Absolutely agree with you my friend, see you tonight!
Very nice video! The Bulova 50th anniversary is soooo cool!!!
Great review and great Red Dwarf smeg reference. As Kryton could have said…. “There are 2 problems with this watch! One, it’s a little large and two, it’s a little large! Now I realise that technically speaking that’s only one problem, but it’s so big, it’s worth mentioning twice!” Congratulations again on 10k subscriptions! So we’ll deserved.
The thing is, it’s large when you read the specs. I own two of them and they wear incredibly well. I was concerned about size and that protruding crystal. Neither have been an issue.
Got to say I have mine in black which has no date window and I just love it, changed out the strap for a nato much better😊
Ooooooo yes the black is great! I’d get both!!! The no date is the way to go!
I have the black one too. No date, but also the traditional logo too.
The size is not a deal breaker ..it’s a magnificent watch with plenty of charisma..
Big watches are in at the moment ..this is the best chronograph for bang for buck out there ..
I own the 50 th anniversary one too !!
This is a must for any mad watch collector ..buy and wear it with pride !
Thanks for watching Paul! That 50th is beautiful!
I find your reviews to be most enjoyable! Thank you!
Thanks so much Jeffrey that means a lot!
Got this watch, loved it
It is big, but not as big as most people think, and the date complication doesnt bother me at all, the color matches the dial, so I almost never notice the window, but its there when I need it
Congratulations on 10,000 subscribers! It's only the beginning my friend. Can't wait until you hit 50k and then 100k. Thank you for a GREAT video. Was not aware of this watch so thank you for the introduction. Have a GREAT day and thank you Russell for ALL you do for the watch community!
Russ my friend...I'm crying too as my wrist is 6.75in. I love this watch but it's too darn big 😫 To make me even more depressed, Amazon US sells it for $412 which is about £305 (even more affordable) 😖😢 Maybe Bulova will come up with a smaller version in the future. If they did it would sell like hot cakes.... Thank you for a wonderful review mate 👍 👏 🙏🙌
Felo! Thanks for watching my friend! Yeah you can get great value with Bulova in the US! Same to with Glycine!!!!
You can totally wear this watch… it is a useful tool watch. I agree on the date, so will be buying the 50 year limited release sans date.
Great shout Eddie!!
The way u were telling the stories and review is awesome! Very entertaining...well done bro! I have ordered mine...cannot wait!
Rozi!! Thank you for those kind words!!! Glad you found the show and welcome aboard!
Quite funny watching this and seeing how far your presentation has come. This is still a great video, but you've grown into your persona nicely in the intervening years!!
Very kind of you my friend!
So cool ! I love watches but i'm far from rich. It's great that it's 45mm because i have a big wrist. Now i can own a watch with some real history behind it that i can afford. So well done Bulova
I've owned an Omega Speedmaster, and was not really impressed, especially given the cost. I now own the Bulova Lunar Pilot, and it has exceeded my expectations. It's really well made, has a superior dial, and vastly better accuracy. Battery life is about 3 years, and not difficult to change it yourself if you have the proper tools.
Just bought the leather edition of this watch today for $400. Your review talked me into it. I love a watch with a good story to it.
The Macys limited edition comes without a date window, if you prefer the original dial.
I’m super happy that the tach ring is under the sapphire on this watch instead of an exterior bezel. Really helps the wearability without worrying about banging up a bezel.
You should check out the urban gentry walkthrough of the Bulova museum… Bulova is such a great American watch company.
Lol Man I love your channel. Your enthusiasm in these videos is awesome. Thanks for doing what you do.
Chris! Appreciate that a lot thank you!!
This is a beauty.
Congratulations on 10K subs!
Thanks so much David!!!
Great video.....just picked one up....I have a Speedy, but I like how this one has the date....need it for work....anyway, I believe the LP is so large due to the high frequency movement....
Congrats my friend!! Yes I believe that it the case!
I love it!!! But I'm afraid it's too big... bummer! Great video, and what a stunner! Thanks Russell 😃
Thanks for watching Christopher!
I own the limited edition which not only comes with that leather strap but also the NATO strap which I really prefer of the two for regular wear but I will swap it for the leather for more formal occasions. I will say this, I feel for you being small wristed, that you won't be able to enjoy this beauty but now you know what us more robust wristed fellows feel when we discover an absolute jewel of a watch but it's just too small. When I saw the specs on this one I was over the moon (excuse the pun, hmmm not!!!). That being said, those Bulova lady's and lads should come out with a smaller size as well as keeping this one so more of this watches fans can enjoy. PS: I too was a little weirded out with the crystal protruding out of the case but you get used to it pretty quickly. An absolute "stunner" of a watch. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Nicolas ! Absolutely envious at the fact you have the wrist for this! I love it!
Such a cool watch! Big up to Glynn for sending in his new watch so you can share it with us all 🙌
I can totally see one of these having a place in my collection one day. It is probably a bit too big but it looks so good, has a great story behind it and I love that tenth of a second sub dial.
Cracking show as always MWC and congratulations again on hitting 10000 subscribers 🥳👏👏👏👏
What.... a.... coooooool.... guy!!!!!
You would be my best friend of linving in Morelia, Mich, MEX !!!
Really liked your reviews !!!
Ari! Thank you so much for finding the channel!! Look forward to speaking with you more in the future!;)
Good review thanks. That 45mm though, properly puts me off, as i've got 6.5" wrist too. Sticking with my '74 Speedy for now ! :)
This is my first MWC viewing. Wow what a fantastic presentation. I can't wait to watch more of them. See what I just d.. never mind...
So this is a definite, try one on first, watch... Hope it fits, cos that superquartz sounds amazing!
Who with your tiny wrists wants to take a hit on RRP and sell me theirs?😁😁😁
Darren!! Thank you so much for finding the channel and for the support! Wish it was a little smaller but amazing watch!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR update: went to buy it. Fit was perfect. Why don't I have it, then, despite that beautiful movement and packaging?
The glass. That pronounced box sapphire is begging to get the edge chipped off it. If I could replace it with a flush crystal, or lightly domed, then great, but why oh why is it so raised past the bezel?😭😭😭😭 Bulova got so close with this one. Gutted
I've got the PVD version, killer watch for the larger wristed.
Ethan you lucky man!! I love these watches!
Similar thoughts on the size enlargement; if it was kept to 40mm I’d buy one in a heartbeat! I have another Bulova with the high precision movement, smooth sweep and I really love it. Hopefully another re-re-issue in a smaller size? Keep well all.
Absolutely!! Thanks James!
The original was not 40mm, but 43.7mm, making this model only 1.3mm larger. There is now a newer version which is the same diameter as the original, available in black dial, or panda white/blue.
Got mine today, paid £310 from Amazon which included shipping from the states. I love the watch and for the money I think it's unbelievable quality. A definite keeper for my collection. Thanks for the review. 👍
I just bought an ex display model. A year ago I went to buy it, for about £450. Always ALWAYS try a watch first, if you can. It was too big so I didn't even bother haggling, I bought a Casioak instead.
But yesterday, I went to the same dealer to buy a Royale, and the lunar Pilot is there... discounted 70% off.
Bought it in a heartbeat and at that price, just to have one of the coolest movements behind the smartest face, and have a chrono that doesn't look showy, it's a no brainer.
Strap mod time!
I picked up the polished, no date on a nato version on sale about a year ago. It gets a decent amount of wrist time, yes it’s big but so what? For reference I have a 7 and quarter inch wrist and my smallest watch is a Timex Marlin that I’ll often wear the day after wearing the lunar pilot for comic effect.
Excellent my friend
I own both watches on the moon. I have a larger wrist, so the case size isn’t an issue. It’s a great watch and always good to have a accurate quartz watch in the box. The Lume on the watch isn’t the best, but that’s not a big deal.
Congrats on your watch my friend! It’s a beauty and I would own one too if my wrists were bigger ☹️
Love your vids. I just had to have the Lunar Pilot as I've been obsessed with the Apollo missions since watching James Burke and Patrick Moore covering them on the BBC all those years ago. My wrist is a bit bigger than yours so the lugs don't project so I soon get used to the bigger size after wearing a more 'petite' watch.
I first knew about Patrick Moore from that show Games Master. His enthusiasm for space was next level! I too love anything to do with space, so you can imagine my immediate joy then disappointment when I tried on the watch!
Cool watch Glynn and nice video Russell. Bulova has some very fun history
Thanks for watching buddy!
It's a handsome watch. Love the pushers.
Got 3; strap, bracelet(not interchangeable, kind of a cash grab if you ask me) and the 50th anniversary edition. Love them all. Fortunately I have an 8” wrist, pretty flat across the back, and it fits me perfectly. The black edition and the high polish do not have the date window and they do have the old bulova script but are still 52mm in length. Little prohibitive for the market. If you have the chance the 50th anniversary model is a good show, still too big for your wrist, but a nice look in titanium and gold plate. Only 5000 made however and I believe they’re sold out, I managed to get a set, one for myself and one for my son. The movement is phenomenal, love the look and really everything about the piece. Great review again. Very entertaining and informative.
I’m not sure what I’m more jealous of… your 8 inch wrist or the fact you have 3!!!! I was aware of the 96a225 ref as I do like that older logo, but prefer the bead blasted case on this ref. Very special that you got one for your son! Thanks for watching my friend!
I’m wondering if it will look ok on a 7.25” wrist. The watch is beautiful, but I believe if they would of went 42mm would of been pushing it but doable. Stunning looking style, shame it’s 45mm
My wrist is 7 inches and it fits me just fine. Wrist shape is important, I have flat topped wrists.
If you are used to big sized watches then I don’t think you’ll feel this is too big. The one good thing in the UK is that you can try on Bulova’s in brick and mortar shops!
Beautiful watch but way too big for most of us! I totally agree with you…lose the date, up the wr and decrease the size. Thanks for reviewing this one Russell.
Thanks for watching Sophia!!
My quickest buy/sell purchase. Loved the look but waaayyyyyy too big. The Velcro mission strap I got with it was cool but still didn’t help. Shame, a 38 to 40 would be better. Have a look at the new Bulova mil spec diver, cool. Great show, fairly brightens up my dull Fri morning. Cheers 👍🏴
How long did you have it before you parted ways? Yeah agree that would be a better sweet spot for the majority out there! I have seen it and will check it out thank you 👍🏼
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR SIX months or so. Oh fek the new Tudor MN has been released. Better get that letter to Santa drafted 👍🏴
I have ordered mine, should arrive today. Very excited
Congratulations at hitting ten K, ..another brilliant show.
Thanks Darren!!
Fantastic clip! Super cool intro, informative review and a lot of fun. I like the watch but it's too big for me, too. The design of those pushers is sleek.
Thank you my friend!!!
Absolutely the best history of a watch
It’s a stunner!!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR the vintage bulova lunar pilot is so cool,it had the moon dust and it was on auction for 2 million usd I think
Just watched your Casio Collection vid and I fell in love! Your videos are fantastic and I just subbed :) looking forward to more!
Thanks so much for finding my channel Dutch972 and for subscribing! Looking forward to talking with you some more!
I've got the polished no date version. 7.5" wrist. I like it but doesn't get worn much. Leather strap at the moment but want it on a formed rubber strap. It came on a nato strap I think and have put that back in the box.
I do like the no date version especially as it has the old logo, but I do prefer the bead blasted case on this one. How come you don’t wear it much?
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Too many watches and I don't sell any 😟. I sort of gravitate to the no date versions when they are offered but yes the bead blasted would be very popular. I only wear it when I know there is little chance of knocking it around. Just not a good every day watch? I think it is the biggest watch I have.
I got the black pvd model on black friday at kohls for a little over $200. Used the savings on black Di Modell Chronissimo leather straps with white stitching, makes the 20mm look 22mm.
The black does wear smaller, and the old school font and no date is perfect.
Have been wearing the 50th anniversary edition for a month. The titanium is lighter and so comfortable. This is probably the only time it pays to have a 8.75" wrist.
Your assessment on this piece is spot on my friend. Bigger wrists get the LPs, smaller ones get Reversos. I wish I could pull one of those off.
Congrats on your 50th anniversary watch! Definitely tempted with the pvd version!!
I’ve just come across this channel. I love your entertaining style. Subscribed.👍
Thank you so much for finding the channel my friend! And thanks for the support!!!
Great Watch, was very happy to get one when I found out about it! Have mine on a curved end rubber strap from Zuludiver looks really good. I agree it could've been smaller and been able to be worn by many more ! Great Red Dwarf reference too, not heard anyone say Smeg for years ! I'm with your wife Russell, not a fan of the leather strap. Superb video as always ! 👍🙂👌
Cheers Dale!! Bloomin love Red Dwarf !!!!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Red Dwarf was the best ! Not seen the latest series though. Must get round to watching it all again !
I have one of these big boys. I love it. My one gripe is that the chronograph minute hand is so long that it obscures the minute markers, which I find makes it difficult to tell how many minutes have elapsed. If they had snipped it just a tad shorter, it would be ideal.
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I have this watch on the bracelet. I have a 6 3/4 wrist and it firsts alot better than the strap version I find. You should look at the bulova curve, very unusual watch.
Thanks for watching my friend! I’ve seen that watch… very interesting and hope to review that soon!
Great presentation of this Bulova. It's a great and beautiful watch. It's a pitty they didn't make the same model that went to the moon. Still this beauty goes to the wish list. By the way, congratulatios to Mr. Pagani and his professional insights. Cheers!
Thanks very much CM! It def is a pity they increased the size, but I think it may be something to do with housing that Quartz movement.
100% agree with you on this watch. It needs to be a couple of mm smaller, I could even live with a 42 but 40mm would be perfect, it would be nice to have more layers of BGW-9, and yes more water resistance. I could happily compromise on all of those wants IF Bulova shaped the case better and put some curvature on those lugs to make the lug to lug around 47 or 48mm. Then it would be perfect. These issues of the watch have been widely circulated in the watch world, and I really hoped Bulova would have made these changes for the 50th anniversary of the moon mission. But instead they just changed the colours. Shame as it is a gorgeous watch.
Thanks for watching! It’s funny as we know Bulova listen to there customers! There’s been enough reviews saying the same thing! I think it’s to do with the size of the movement my friend
THE MAD WATCH COLLECTOR I dare say that has something to do with it, although I'm positive the high frequency quartz movement is used in other Watches in their Precisionist range, including the Curve models. In fact they could leave the case completely as it is, just shorten the lugs and get them to turn downwards so it doesn't sit so flat to the wrist. As you mentioned on the video, I bought one, loved it, but my sub 7 inch wrist just couldn't carry it, so I had to part with it.
Big? Hey - It's fits fine on a spacesuit.
A bit of an affordable grail for me ... 7.5 inch wrist so I think I can pull it off.
It would look perfect my friend!
Great show Russ
If only it was 40mm I would be on it
Congrats on 10k subs you deserve it
Thanks so much Ali!!!
I’d be on it too!! May be one day…
Gz for your 10k subscribers 🎉🎉🍾🍾
Thanks so much for your support!
Great review, excellent work! Totally agree, wish it was smaller. If it was, there's no question they'd be selling like hotcakes! The date window doesn't help either, but because it's color-matched, I don't find it terribly distracting. As a reissue, no idea what made them add it!
Thanks for watching Evan! Appreciate your comments!
Great vid ,I've had this one in my hands wanted to buy it as it's my birth year,but it was too big even for my 7.2 inch wrists.oh and I didn't have 450 quid spare at the time.
Thanks Leath25! I think it may also depend on whether you’re used to wearing big watches too.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I've got the king seiko which wears small from francis and Gayle in cov and the orient kano red bezel which is 44mm across.so used to big watches.all the best from carl.
Love it, want one, but not got one because of the size. Damn shame 😢
Agree that dates have no place on a watch, if your memory is so bad you need to be constantly reminded of the date every time you look at your watch you've got you've got problems!! Great video, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Hahahahaha! I got 99 problems, but the date ain’t one!!
Great review and great watch. But is there a reason why the subdials are different from the original, i mean in terms of what they do. Thanks
It’s all because of the high frequency Quartz engine inside my friend. The original was smaller and was mechanical . The size increase seems to be because Bulova can’t make the engine smaller
Another great vid Russ. 10K well deserved.
I was about to pull the trigger on one of these a ways back and did a double-take at that 45mm. That was a deal breaker for me too. Bit of a missed opportunity for Bulova really. Reckon if they'd got it down to 42mm it would've been a real hit.
Totally agree! Still love it a lot! Thanks for watching!
I agree 💯% with your opinion about this watch 👍
Cheers Maro!!!
I wonder how much the Omega and its sapphire crystal ended up?
Hmmmmm interesting ;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I should have said where it ended up and how much it might have sold for.
Another Sooper! review Russ , as i have the same wrist size as you i can not buy this watch either but i found a Seiko that has similar qualities at 43mm diameter and 48 lug to lug . I also bought a Bulova Marine Star but the lug to lug at 50 just pushes it away from me and i dont wear it . Oooh get me i'm getting all serious! back to normal next week i'm sure .lol
Hahahahaha thanks for watching Mal! I’ve seen that Seiko, very nice! This is the only watch I’d ever buy and not where 😂
The reason Bulova made it bigger is to be able to fit the crystal quartz. As you mentioned, the watch is incredibly accurate, and the crystal quartz requires a little more space.
This whole video reminds me of a 1997 Sega Saturn commercial. Subscribed
Well for that I’m grateful for you becoming a subscriber!
been considering one of these for a while, but think it is going to drop off the list after your review.
Never mind plenty more watches to look at.
Just picked up a Christopher Ward C60 300 in bronze in the sales..... loving that already.
VHS case I think. I like Bulova. I had a 1949 I inherited from my Gramps. Nice 62mas too.
Cheers Larry!! Even more retro!!!!
As someone with almost 8in wrists I appreciate the size. I bought the PVD black version a few years ago and will say the all black wears smaller. I sold that one and just this week got the polished model (96a225). It’s perfect. No date, and old Bulova logo. I was just never attracted to the blasted case.
This is a fantastic watch with someone of your wrist size my friend! I love the older logo and no date on your new reference, but I do like the blasted case on this one.🤪
Great review Russ.
I am convinced Bulova/Citizen needs to retain you and Jody as design consultants.
You’re just going to have to work on your VPN to keep Mr. Pagani out of the mix!
Hahahahaha! What a team that would be 🤣 Thanks as ever for watching Wally!
Amazing video once again, just loved it ! Just to let you know they have another version without the date.
😯 sweet
The Lunar Pilot pulled me into this rabbit hole of a hobby...its too big for my 16.5cm wrist but I wear it anyway. The date complication doesnt bother me much as its color matches the dial (at least).
Congrats to the 10k followers. Next step 100k...
Thank you my friend! I love this watch !;)
Great review, I thought the size would be the main limiting factor for you. I love this watch, fits my 7 3/4 inch wrist perfectly. Your wife was right though, the supplied straps didn't cut it, so it's now on a nice maroon colour strap from Zulu Alpha straps. Not going to flip this one. Hope your next Bulova review will be the "surfboard".....I think you'll like that one!
This is a great watch, but definitely one for larger wrists like yourself! Where it in good health my friend! I will check out the surfboard thank you!
I like it. Going to buy one today. I have an 8” wrist so will send you a shot of what it looks like on a man.haha.
Once again, super video.
Thanks for watching GMB! I’m gonna ban the picture… It will hurt too much 🤣🤣🤣
I’m a huge fan of the Bulova moon chrono! I like it better than the Omega, both the price and I think it’s a more interesting design. Bulova should really put out a true re-issue in the smaller size and without the date wheel. I think they’d sell a bazillion of those! (I’d buy one)
Thanks for watching my friend! Check out the 96a225! It’s close, just still big!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR isn’t the 96A225 still 45mm?
@@BenOwen152 yes;( but everything else is spot on;)
Tried this puppy on in the shop but didn't pull the trigger.
It looked good (my extra inch makes all the difference) but need to see the blacked out one first, it has no date and the Bulova font is same as original. Congrats on 10k, oh yeah, Mr Pagani is an absolute winner, love it.
I would definitely be tempted with the no date ref with the old logo! Think you were right not to pull the trigger. It’s a beautiful watch.
Another very entertaining review, you're reactions to the dimensions were brilliant 😂. Great watch, but you're absolutely correct, it would be so much better without the date and a few mm smaller!
It is a lovely watch my wrist is 7" so it's probably to big for me as well. If I was going to use a time it would be quartz digital chrono with big numbers. I happen to have two SKECHERS digital chronographs. Problem sorted.
2:55 Actually when NASA was selecting their certified watch Omega HQ wasn't even aware it was happening. They only found out after that the NASA certified their watch. Bulova Lunar Pilot was given to the a NASA astronaut with the hopes of replacing Omega years later. Bulova didn't know the watch did end up on the moon, but they did give the watch in hopes that it would be used and NASA would consider giving them the contract.
Thank you for that my friend! Still sounds dodgy to me 😉… don’t think we’ll ever know the true story!
Enjoyed the episode Russ, I thought it fitted you like a glove 🧤.. obviously a glove two sizes to big 😂😂
Hahahahahahaha!
The 96A225 version has no date. And it looks incredible. 👌
Totally agree plus they’ve used the old logo!
Excellent video again, but I think all watches should be a bit bigger. Even the SEIKO Monster. I'd like to see a slightly upscaled version, maybe 47mm instead of 42. Maybe it's just my wrists. 7.25"
I think you have very manly wrists my friend and can certainly pull off bigger watches! Size is subjective, this one is just too big for me 👍🏼
I love my lunar pilot. You have to wear it on a NASA strap or the included velcro strap. Any other strap is incorrect! 😆 love the channel. Keep it up!
Thanks for watching Sith Lord! Strap recommendation duly noted 😆
Love mine! It’s a perfect size!!
Like always Russ you delivered thank you:)
Thanks so much my friend!
What the astronaut proved was that all bodies regardless their masses are accelerated equally in the presence of a gravity field, in this case the moon one. The fact that a feather falls much slower than a hammer on earth is due to air resistance not to their mass difference.
Love this my friend ! Thanks for that!!
size isn't bad, especially if you get an extended strap and wear it outside your jacket/spacesuit.
too bad only has 60 min. chronograph, and the chrono minute indices are really hard to read especially when the chrono minute hand gradually moves to next minute rather than clicks over.
want to flip it, but every time I wear it... *sigh* wearing it for work right now, so nice.
and you're right regarding water resistance- I get nervous doing all that handwashing these covid days.
Johnny it’s one of those watches I may just get but never wear!!!!!;) would look great overtop of my tracksuit!!
I still occasionally wear mine, but not really use the chrono. sad actually. It's a great reference to set my other watches by though.
over the tracksuit, while on a jog? that'll get attention!