Bulova Lunar Pilot Destroys Omega Speedmaster at 1/10th the Price???? No... but it still rocks

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  • @Scott_Miller
    @Scott_Miller Місяць тому +2

    It's an amazing watch. I bough the back dial the other day and it is beautiful.

  • @thewholecut
    @thewholecut Рік тому +17

    A stunning watch at a realistic price and an honest review from a real enthusiast not some shady salesman. A rarity these days! Great video!

  • @Deadhansome
    @Deadhansome 7 місяців тому +3

    Just bought one of these. Stunning watch the dial up close is incredible

  • @billkipper3264
    @billkipper3264 8 місяців тому +2

    I just bought an original Lunar Pilot. Everyone says how big the watch is and if you're talking lug to lug I would have to agree. At 52 mm you need at least a seven inch wrist to pull it off. I also own a Seiko SSG017 and a Torgeon T21. The SSG017 measures 50 mm lug to lug while the T21 measures a whopping 53 mm with a lot of curve to them. Measuring the cases the Seiko is 45 mm which is the same as the Bulova with the Torgeon being 44 mm. If you measure the face of the Seiko it's the same as the Lunar Pilot as well at about 38 mm, the T21 is 36 mm. So, not a huge amount of difference really. The interesting thing is that the Lunar Pilot, at least to me, wears smaller on my wrist than the other two.

    • @guillermoreyes54
      @guillermoreyes54 3 місяці тому

      Just a little of focus here: The Original Bulova watch that was on the moon, was a mechanical prototype. No more watches like that one, were made after. That original Bulova chrono was auctioned for 1.65 M USD on 2015. This is a quartz recreation of the original. No Bulova Moon chrono quartz watch was used in any spacial mission. This version is a beautiful watch, with a ton of great features, at a very good price, BUT for the purists: The moon speedy has more "panache" because, at the time it was introduced into NASA, it was a regular produced watch, and the following models were actually used in spacial missions. OMEGA knows that, and therefore asks for the money accordingly. Cheers!

  • @motorradmike
    @motorradmike 22 дні тому

    I love my Bulova Lunar Pilot “Blue Moon” picked up for $699 on sale at a local AD. YES it is a little big but on my 6 1/2” wrist but does wear smaller than the numbers would indicate.

  • @kevinpoole8880
    @kevinpoole8880 Рік тому +1

    I will most def add this one to my collection !!! It will be my first Bulova , I have been and remain an Omega fan at heart but the history behind this watch is something I’ve just learned of today and it came as a surprise to me to find out there is more than one true moon watch !

  • @RobertJones-et7gh
    @RobertJones-et7gh Рік тому +2

    I think the blue strap makes it look fantastic, original, and is tasteful.

  • @nigelbowler1601
    @nigelbowler1601 Рік тому +1

    Hi Randy like wise I'm a mechanical auto watch man but your right this Bulova is awesome its there style snoopy for sure I'm in the process of getting one seen one in the Uk for £500 with a extended warranty 4 years this new seize im sure your aware is the same seize that commander Dave Scott wore cheers bud from the UK.

  • @TheBimmer74
    @TheBimmer74 Рік тому +2

    I have one and love it but I'm still considering a speedy. I bought the Phylida Speedy homage as a speedy test drive and have to say the dimensions are perfect. What I do like about the Bulova is that the tachymeter scale is protected by the saphire crystal.

  • @christopherjohnson4276
    @christopherjohnson4276 Рік тому +3

    A 41 or 42mm is what they should've done honestly. That said, it's killer. Thanks for the review!

    • @TheSilverDubberII
      @TheSilverDubberII Рік тому

      Quite frustrating. 41 would be perfect for me despite the fact I have an above average wrist at nearly 8".

  • @Gumby56
    @Gumby56 Рік тому +1

    I have both the black dial 45mm and the 43.5mm blue/cream dial, they fit perfectly on my 7.5 inch wrist.

  • @jackcole4013
    @jackcole4013 Рік тому

    I have a Cyma Swiss quartz chronograph watch that the hand on the chrono seconds would not go back exactly to the start point so I had to reset it several times. It got worse so I put it away and when I got it out months later the battery was dead. I put a new battery in and the chronograph second hand worked like it should. The problem with my chronograph function was just a weak battery. If yours continues to give you problems or gets worse, you may want to try and replace the battery and see if that fixes the issue. Great looking watch!

  • @fredcrook8228
    @fredcrook8228 Рік тому +1

    It's nice to see these again, Randy.

  • @adamcanterbury
    @adamcanterbury Рік тому +1

    So glad you're back in the driver's seat of this channel

    • @cheapwatchman_official
      @cheapwatchman_official  Рік тому +2

      I got a little buried from my other channel but I'm committed to getting out 2 vids a week on this channel now

    • @adamcanterbury
      @adamcanterbury Рік тому

      @Cheap Watch Man I'm a huge fan of both but CAM is my top 5 favorite of all the channels I sub to...if I could afford it, I'd be a patreon, and support you more cause you deserve it with all the hard work you put in....

  • @PlasticImaginationWorkshop
    @PlasticImaginationWorkshop Рік тому +5

    Hey Randy, it's great to see you back. I recently acquired one of these, and I absolutely love it. However, I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it at first because, like you, I typically prefer mechanical watches. Thankfully, I was thrilled when they announced the smaller size. Despite my wrist being large enough for the original, I never really liked how it felt and looked on my wrist, and well, it's a quartz watch. The new one fits perfectly and feels amazing. However, if I hadn't seen it in person, I probably still wouldn't own one.
    I had been searching for a mechanical chronograph for years, but I wanted a quality piece, and they tend to be quite expensive. Fortunately, I managed to get this one at a great price, and I'm really glad I did.
    Just FYI, I had to adjust the second hand on mine once initially but, I haven't had to adjust it again since. AND, I have been using the chronograph every chance I get, just cause I think it's really cool. ;^)
    Thanks for sharing the video, and I hope you have a fantastic weekend.
    -David

  • @abkollin
    @abkollin Рік тому

    Spot on video. I am wearing my Bulova right now. I owned the first Lunar Pilot - but flipped it because it was just too big. When Bulova released this 43.5mm version in blue, I had to get it. It has become one of my favorites and getting a lot of wrist time. I'm not a fan of the leather strap - but that's probably because it's just not a good fit on my wrist. Bulova did great with this new version - and you just got another subscriber.

  • @bryanklitzke9723
    @bryanklitzke9723 Рік тому

    How did I miss this channel launch?!
    Glad it's here!

  • @choond
    @choond Рік тому +1

    Thanks. One of the best and detailed review on this watch.

  • @1949peterb
    @1949peterb Рік тому

    Great review. I got my "big" one about a year ago. At 73 yes old & 7.5 inch wrist I love the legibility and being a bit of an accuracy freak it's my every day watch. Love it.

  • @NoNonsense316
    @NoNonsense316 6 місяців тому

    To adjust the hand alignment, you can press and hold the pushers for 3 seconds, then the corresponding hands will move, continuously, without needing to press 300-ish times.

  • @Hard_7_Iron
    @Hard_7_Iron Рік тому +1

    Bulova 262KHz is second to nothing! I’m really glad that they are now using this movement on many newer watch designs. The blue Lunar Pilot is pretty. But I already own the Anniversary Edition, so…standing pat. You should take a look at your watch on a Beads of Rice bracelet. It really changes the look and feel. Citizen will open up the watch options for Bulova. A good union….

  • @danryan4137
    @danryan4137 Рік тому

    Thanks man. This is the best review of this watch I’ve seen to date. I bought the pie plate 45mm of this years back, time to flip this and grab the black version…..can’t wait 😊

  • @morriemariani9646
    @morriemariani9646 3 місяці тому

    I just bought black version for less than half price in Australia...cannot wait to get it

  • @kylesalisbury6789
    @kylesalisbury6789 Рік тому

    I had the larger size model for over two years before I sized it and wore it for the first time. I thought it was to big for me, but I had to have one for the collection. Once I wore it, I realized it fit just fine, though def large. I love it now and wish I had started wearing it two years ago.
    I certainly would have gone for this version. Oh well.

  • @harveymanfrantinsingin7373
    @harveymanfrantinsingin7373 3 місяці тому

    I just picked this and another Bulova (Joseph Bulova chronograph #078/300) for a steal!! $2k USD tax included.. they are BOTH stunning!

  • @briangrimmer8225
    @briangrimmer8225 Рік тому +1

    Love the no date, just ordered one !

  • @camarocarl7130
    @camarocarl7130 Рік тому +2

    1971, the first watch to break on the Moon=OMEGA. Bulova to the Rescue!

    • @rainerbuechse6923
      @rainerbuechse6923 3 місяці тому +1

      Great slogan! 😂

    • @guillermoreyes54
      @guillermoreyes54 3 місяці тому

      Just a little of focus here: The Original Bulova watch that was on the moon, was a mechanical prototype. No more watches like that one, were made after. That original Bulova chrono was auctioned for 1.65 M USD on 2015. This is a quartz recreation of the original. No Bulova Moon chrono quartz watch was used in any spacial mission. This version is a beautiful watch, with a ton of great features, at a very good price, BUT for the purists: The moon speedy has more "panache" because, at the time it was introduced into NASA, it was a regular produced watch, and the following models were actually used in spacial missions. OMEGA knows that, and therefore asks for the money accordingly.

    • @harveymanfrantinsingin7373
      @harveymanfrantinsingin7373 3 місяці тому +1

      @@guillermoreyes54 this is all true, but, when I look at the Speedmaster and they say “first watch on the moon“ my brain automatically fills in… To break! 😂
      I feel like they should probably just not talk about it and call it a wash.

    • @guillermoreyes54
      @guillermoreyes54 3 місяці тому +1

      @@harveymanfrantinsingin7373 Exactly, nobody wants to talk about their failures, hehehe. Cheers.

  • @Simon_Hawkshaw
    @Simon_Hawkshaw Рік тому

    Been on my 'to buy', list for a while. Blue/white is my dial choice. Thank you as always for this great review and sharing this with us all.

  • @davidparrishproductions5082

    Randy I love the lunar pilot- I’ve had the original for a year and wear it all the time with the strap and super cool NASA NATO. The box is neat too. Bulova is a great brand. The tuning fork reminds me of an upside down Omega.

  • @allanlarsen5098
    @allanlarsen5098 10 місяців тому

    I have a Bulova Lunar Pilot. It is (for the price) really precise. It's the (quartz) wristwatch I use to set the correct time for my mechanical watches.

    • @LeeePowers
      @LeeePowers 9 місяців тому

      I use my Seiko Tuna for the same purpose.
      "The Snitch" because it snitches on my mechanical watches.

  • @stavl5122
    @stavl5122 7 місяців тому

    Snagged one of these last month for $600. My fave watch in my collection.

  • @LeeePowers
    @LeeePowers 9 місяців тому

    I nearly got this as a gift,but went with Seiko's Solar Speedtimer because of the 24h sub dial.
    It was neck and neck until that point,though.

  • @Dylboz
    @Dylboz Рік тому +1

    I wish Bulova would use their tuning fork logo to better effect.

  • @AvroBellow
    @AvroBellow 7 місяців тому

    I bought an OG Lunar Pilot last Sunday for less than $500USD brand-new. I like it better than the new versions because my wrist easily handles 45mm watches and, most importantly, I absolutely HATE ghost dates. My watch has a date window, yours doesn't, even though you have the date complication, Bulova just decided to delete the window and raise the price to the literal moon. Nah, I'm much happier with the original for less than half the price of a new version.

  • @BiffTannenBTTF
    @BiffTannenBTTF 7 місяців тому

    You should be able to hold down the top pusher to adjust the main second hand much quicker. It should fly around the dial.

  • @johndobbs300
    @johndobbs300 Рік тому +1

    It’s an ok watch. I own this and the speedy and the speedy just has the special feel to it. But the bulova is a good one to have if I don’t want to wear something out that’s too expensive

    • @cheapwatchman_official
      @cheapwatchman_official  Рік тому

      I was glad this came out in a different color. I much prefer divers over chrono so I'm glad I've kind of "met in the middle" with this one. I'm glad I have one in the collection but it helps me know I probably should look to get another luxury diver instead of shelling out for the speedy. my moons watch size is actually perfect though. so never say never...

  • @harveymanfrantinsingin7373
    @harveymanfrantinsingin7373 3 місяці тому

    In reference to the Bulova text at the 12 o’clock position, it is a nod to their old vintage logo.

  • @Tom_H327
    @Tom_H327 Рік тому

    I believe every single frame of this vid. Nicely done!

  • @ayupmeducks7609
    @ayupmeducks7609 Рік тому +1

    Still to big for me and my skinny lady wrists. Thanks for the video Randy. Thats a lot of money for a quartz. Im a mechanical auto freak.

  • @nickcorleone8709
    @nickcorleone8709 Рік тому

    With the navy leather strap this has serious vibes of the Omega CK2998. But at around a 10th of the ‘as new’ current grey market price!

  • @dado380
    @dado380 Рік тому +1

    Omega Moonwatch miserable failed in the space yet Omega advertise that failure constantly.Bulova lunar pilot was the replacement watch and it worked in space flawlessly unlike puny😢 Omega.

  • @grm9495
    @grm9495 Рік тому

    I've always dreamed about having an omega speedmaster
    Since I started to get into watches when i was a kid. But it was very expensive 5k which it's still out of my league and i earn small in my current job but then I found out about Bulova lunar pilot not only it looks like the omega speedmaster but it has a rich history behind it and it looks beautiful, and the fact it cost 500/570 euros is crazy still very expensive for me but with enough time to save up money month i could get it

  • @daveeastman1633
    @daveeastman1633 Рік тому +2

    I bought two of the larger version (stainless on bracelet and black no-date pvd on leather NATO) a few years ago when they were around $350. I like them, but at 45 mm they're too damn big, and I'm a big guy, baffled why Bulova made it that big. I like the new navy version, but I'm not sure 43.5 is small enough to make the jump. If it was 42 mm it would be.a no-brainer.

    • @cheapwatchman_official
      @cheapwatchman_official  Рік тому +1

      I think it may be the movement is the limiting factor. not for sure though. this is definitely still a big watch but I don't feel like it's too big. but I'm also a larger dude too

  • @MichaelWillems
    @MichaelWillems 11 місяців тому

    Randy: I own both the older and this current version. It’s excellent. Quartz is OK here because it’s high accuracy quartz.
    It does have two drawbacks:
    A) the 60 minute chrono dial is too small. 11or 12 minutes? You can’t tell.
    B) Panda version: the small dial hands are unpainted and are this usually almost invisible.

  • @williamchan8866
    @williamchan8866 Рік тому

    Put an omega logo on it and the quality of this watch would still hold up. Like it so much I may get both colours.

  • @CyberSammael
    @CyberSammael Рік тому

    I had wanted a Lunar Pilot for a while and was lucky enough to pick up one of the 50th anniversary editions. Yes, its the larger size, but thats fine, and with titanium and gold, in a presentation box, limited release at $1000 its a ridiculous bargain and seriously punches far about its weight. Its the watch I grab when my Aquis doesnt feel impressive enough!

  • @TheSilverDubberII
    @TheSilverDubberII Рік тому

    Great review of a grail watch. Bulova's leather NATO's are sublime. I have the Hack on one......and I really don't like NATO's. 😀

  • @cechzc1u
    @cechzc1u 7 місяців тому

    Very clever video title. I see what you did there....moon rocks

  • @valerin0
    @valerin0 7 місяців тому

    I’ve been to 3 retailers in the past week to get one of these and in every case the chronograph hand was off by a few seconds

  • @johnb8760
    @johnb8760 Рік тому

    I have 3 percisionists and love them

  • @IcarusSuite
    @IcarusSuite Рік тому

    Cool watch. Unfortunately, made only for average to large wrists only. If there was like a 40mm, or even just a 42 with short lugs I'd love to own one.

  • @andreleverettejr3747
    @andreleverettejr3747 Рік тому

    Sir, I needed this at 40mm or smaller to pull the trigger. I dont have a small wrist width i just think watches look more elegant when smaller but then again my style is more on the formal side

  • @thegorn
    @thegorn Рік тому

    I don't like butterfly clasps on sports watches - especially ones that big. I guess it's only a quartz so maybe not that much weight as a mechanical but yeah - would prefer a proper sports watch bracelet than a GADA dress watch bracelet. I'll keep an eye out at the pre-owned watch dealers and try one on if I see one, but won't be hunting one down. I used to dislike the paddle pushers, but they are kinda growing on me.

  • @MatthewHartsuch
    @MatthewHartsuch Рік тому +2

    Ngl I prefer quartz. I just hate the reliability of autos/mechanicals.

  • @RogerSartet007
    @RogerSartet007 19 днів тому

    Beautiful watch, but still too big. 45-46mm lug to lug should do

  • @arielargo
    @arielargo Рік тому

    Love the watch, but still too big for me. Wish they've made it with a shorter lug to lug. 43" diameter is okay.

  • @stuartkennedy4570
    @stuartkennedy4570 10 місяців тому

    The black one is now $375 on amazon

  • @khonjel_singh
    @khonjel_singh Рік тому +11

    My only complaint is that Bulova's too big. Even their new mini version.

    • @hgr.7857
      @hgr.7857 Рік тому

      Yeah, the OG is like wearing a tea saucer; it's ridiculous. But the new one is... 🥁 ...1.5 mm smaller, wow! Unless you're The Undertaker or LeBron, you'll look like a 🤡 dressing up in your Dad's stuff.

    • @speedmaster6781
      @speedmaster6781 Рік тому +6

      I have a 6.5 inch wrist and it wears great. I normally wouldn’t wear a 43.5 but this has short lugs and I am really impressed.

    • @harveymanfrantinsingin7373
      @harveymanfrantinsingin7373 3 місяці тому

      It’s not too big. You’re too small! 😂

    • @khonjel_singh
      @khonjel_singh 3 місяці тому

      @@harveymanfrantinsingin7373 Nah man. Not everyone is comically fat especially around the wrist. And I've already got 17.5cm (6.9 inch) wrist and imo 42mm is my sweet spot. 39mm field watches if I'm feeling cute on that day.

    • @harveymanfrantinsingin7373
      @harveymanfrantinsingin7373 3 місяці тому

      @@khonjel_singh and not everyone is built like a man…you especially. I’m 6’2” with a rugby build, so having an 8.25 wrist doesn’t make me “comically fat “.. but your comment shows that you’re comically insecure! 😂😂 cope harder.

  • @masterxyr
    @masterxyr Рік тому

    beautiful watch indeed
    pity the whole quartz thing.
    I too prefer automatic and no batteries!

    • @cheapwatchman_official
      @cheapwatchman_official  Рік тому +1

      love the watch though. I mechanical chrono would be super expensive I imagine

    • @masterxyr
      @masterxyr Рік тому

      @@cheapwatchman_official oh it's appetizingly sweet!
      But yeah, fo mechanical chronos one must part with more food and college tuition :D

  • @BiffTannenBTTF
    @BiffTannenBTTF 7 місяців тому +1

    Just paid $285 for a new one. 🎉🎉

  • @mykytaradko5776
    @mykytaradko5776 3 місяці тому

    Are subdials dark blue or black? It is hard to figure out

  • @brokenchains
    @brokenchains Рік тому

    Great and honest review, knowing your channel I can see you being tempted to brush the polished center links. Does the no micro adjust clasp bother you at all?

    • @cheapwatchman_official
      @cheapwatchman_official  Рік тому +1

      I had to play around with the bracelet a little bit. thankfully, I don't like to wear my bracelets tight so it's just loose enough that if my wrist swells it's not uncomfortable. I could see it being a bit of an issue for people looking for that "perfect" fit though

  • @mahenderspider
    @mahenderspider Рік тому

    the lunar pilot is the watch you set all your others to.

  • @hgr.7857
    @hgr.7857 Рік тому

    I've always admired the Lunar Pilot but the dimensions are a bit comical. Like those Diesel or MVMT fashion monstrosities (edit: Invicta 🙄). I have 6¾ wrists; the OG LP would wear like a tea saucer on me. Be like dressing up in dad's clothes 🤡 Great watch, though, very high value/cost ratio

  • @I-Libertine
    @I-Libertine Рік тому

    I can't take watch snobbery seriously unless the snob can disassemble/reassemble a mechanical movement. Those who can tend to realize what a marvel the quartz movement really is.

  • @UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen
    @UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen Рік тому

    I have the 45mm version so I probably won't be buying this model unless they do a 40mm version. Especially at the price they want. If it were a mechanical model, id pay $1500.

  • @I-Libertine
    @I-Libertine Рік тому

    Too big. But I'd rather have this than the ubiquitous Speedy...if it wasn't so big. Did I mention it's big?

  • @HandlewithcareVibes
    @HandlewithcareVibes Рік тому

    Does it have the ghost date? Thanks

  • @excessivity
    @excessivity 7 місяців тому

    Wait you do watches too????

  • @orangedan5424
    @orangedan5424 Рік тому

    You lucky you got a big wrist, majority of us not. They still look too big....😢

  • @KindredGh0st
    @KindredGh0st 6 місяців тому

    Crap. We have the same hobbies don't we? Headphones and watches?

  • @tonyr669
    @tonyr669 Рік тому

    This does not destroy the Speedmaster. But it is a nice watch.

  • @Thelimey
    @Thelimey Рік тому

    The omega wins in my book

  • @timothyyoung2756
    @timothyyoung2756 Рік тому

    Promo-SM 👊

  • @CatalinArseniu
    @CatalinArseniu Рік тому

    900 quartz scam

    • @D3athN0t3
      @D3athN0t3 7 місяців тому

      More like $320 for moonSwatch is a scam. The quartz movement in the LP having 262 Khz high beat quartz of accuracy at -/+ 10 seconds per year....PER year...that's pretty insane