Bulova Meteorite Lunar Pilot Review - Worth the Money?

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0:00 - 2:10 Size and History
2:10 - 3:43 When meteorite hits right
3:43 - 4:49 Too big?
4:49 - 6:10 High Precision Quartz
6:10 - 7:25 Other items of note
7:25 - 8:55 Worth the money?
8:55 - 11:21 Would I buy this?

[@303RUBIX]

I’m with you Bruce, it needs a titanium bracelet and it would be in the mail already!

[@icomsltd]

Bulova needs to make an SR-71 themed watch. They made the clocks for the cockpit and the analog clock recorders for the cameras. All made by Bulova.

[@emanuelechiarai5405]

Stunning

[@joseoliver534]

Very beautiful i like this watch

[@boombringer4078]

That is sweet!! 😮

[@scottgordon6740]

I have my original Lunar Pilot on an Apollo style Velcro strap. A great alternative to NATO's or leather straps. I think it adds to the look of the watch and is historically accurate to boot!

[@alexhudson3574]

i have the 45mm lunar pilot , when i bought it there were 2 variants one on the bracelet and the other with the leather strap and also the nato astronaught strap in the presentation box , the bracelet was not that good so i bought the strap version then purchased a bracelet with straight end links from strapcode with their on the fly micro adjust which cost about £150.00 all in and its a very nice bracelet with screw link adjustment

[@paulhawkins95]

I have the original reissue that came out in 2016. I wore it a fair amount and always liked it before getting my speedy pro but now it mostly sits in my closet. The factory straps suck and need to be replaced with something more comfortable. The 45mm case is drilled differently so a bracelet isn’t an option for me. I think I would get the meteorite dial if I didn’t already have a lunar pilot but I don’t love it enough to add another one.

[@timyoungnc]

Wish they’d offer a 40mm Lunar Pilot.

[@uga.d4173]

Hmmm. I am thinking about getting this watch. I got the first run of the Lunar Pilot on bracelet when it came out, meaning I have the 20mm stainless bracelet. If I get this, I'll have to give your mod a try and report back.

[@lamaludwig1470]

What almost nobody knows: when the Bulova backup watch gave up later within the same mission, Dave Scott brought out his second backup watch: a MVMT Blacktop Astro Blue.

[@BruceWilliams]

Lol

[@krystianstepien5835]

I`ve heard it was some Michael Kors

[@Totemparadox]

@@krystianstepien5835 That's what the thief luxury brands want you to believe. In reality it was a Filippo Loretti.

[@user-nr4db1dm5g]

Ze zijn nooit naar de maan geweest, 😂😂

[@thepiper6927]

Come on was an Invicta Grant Diver...

[@einfranke677]

Thanks for this nice review, Bruce👍! This watch is awesome, but a bit too pricy in comparison to the standard versions. The titanium 50th anniversary edition has cost under USD 1k, if I remember correctly. By the way the battery life of the 262 kHz movement is unfortunately only about 2 years. Kind regards, Frank

[@LBenn302]

Just purchased one from padis jewelry over in San Francisco. Very excited for it. Now, just need a black bay 58 gmt to finish my collection for good.. until I can afford a Rolex gmt Pepsi 😎

[@SaltyWatchCollector]

Love this version

[@frankhujsa821]

Instead of a metal bracelet, look into the CTS rubber strap from Delugs. The “clasp” matches the polished parts of the case and pushers, and the rubber is more stable, making the watch feel even lighter and smaller. The look is fantastic. I tried a couple straps to replace the unacceptable one it came with and the moment I attached the rubber one I knew it was just right.

[@franksterfly]

Is there a link you could provide? I’d love to see your watch strap!!

[@Csibu89]

They easily could make one smaller. They also make the CURV watch range which is super cool, but they only make the ladies versions in 40mm. Those have an amazing curved case profile, the actual movement is on display and curved as well, very thin, looks amazing. But of course the mens versions are like 44-45mm... Same movement in the ladies version, so technically they can fit these high frequency quartz movements into 40mm watches, they can actually make them thin as well, they just opt not too for whatever their reason is. Which is a shame, cause I'd definitely buy one of these in 39-41mm and under 13mm thickness.

[@BruceWilliams]

I would guess it's because the watch it's based off of was 43.5mm

[@4AllUSa]

When it comes to women's watches in men's sizes, Bulova Curv is the best example. 40mm for a woman is not a problem.

[@whywecollectwatches]

Great review Bruce! Would love to pick one up but sadly they are sold out.

[@BruceWilliams]

They haven't hit stores yet. Bulova trickling them out

[@rob_ah_]

I just took delivery of mine today after sitting on a waiting list for a month. Worth the wait.

[@YOJIMBO_ESCANOR]

The machined and brushed tachymetric indexes are amazing... have you ever seen this on another watch with a tacymetric bezel?

[@BruceWilliams]

Not off the top of my head

[@dinospGR]

This on a black rubber with a clasp (formex?) would be killer. If I didn't have the black PVD version of the original, I would go for this one.

[@frankhujsa821]

You are right! I have one and put it on a black CTS strap from Delugs. PERFECT.

[@nikkolomakaveli8295]

I’m doing wrist push ups so I can fit this beauty

[@BartMan59]

Bruce, thanks for another cool vid. Understanding your angst about not having a titanium bracelet, don't forget what you said about being an authentic tool watch to the original. Well, Astronaut Scott didn't wear a titanium or SS bracelet, he probably had some oversized NATO strap. Lastly, and so you're aware, your BRUCE code did not work on the Mimo's Jewelry sight.

[@dominicrusho]

They need to make a 29mm version to shut up the puny-wristed internet whiners once and for all

[@BruceWilliams]

They would still say it's too large!

[@shenki6348]

Hahaaaahaaa...good one...

[@PurpleRadish-nc7xk]

😂

[@bosco266]

My thoughts exactly!😂 I just received my 45 mm, and I love it! 7.5 inch wrist.

[@creato938]

I do support, that, haha

[@marvinneoh]

The titanium case coupled with the meteorite dial ages the watch design considerably. I felt like I was wearing something an archeologist dug up. I hope I won't regret it, because I returned it and got the blue panda version.

[@4AllUSa]

Is it a genuine meteorite dial, and is each dial unique, or is it a pre-fabricated dial (texture painted )?

[@BruceWilliams]

Genuine from the Muonionalusta Meteorite. Each dial is unique

[@Kwoka_king16]

I was gonna cave and get this version but chose another watch at this price range l. Couldn’t justify $1400 for a quartz and it’s a bit big for my 6.25 in wrist. I gotta admit it’s gorgeous tho.

[@Kwoka_king16]

also it’s a big asking price when you can get the non limited snoopy colored ver for around 6-$700

[@springbay1]

Makes me wonder just how many dials you can get from an average meteorite. 5000 dials are quite a few.

[@vric]

Just wish it wasn't twice the price for that dial

[@BruceWilliams]

It's a big premium!

[@vric]

@@BruceWilliams When brand like Zelos can make it for $50-80, yeah it's a bit much

[@Gumby56]

Give it a year and it will be down to $500.

[@stevemoreno6241]

They don't get nearly the recognition for also being a moonwatch.

[@calmy3480]

Does this watch have the ghost date position?

[@BruceWilliams]

No

[@einfranke677]

​@@BruceWilliams Sure, Bruce? The polished 96K111 has got a ghost date position.

[@frankhujsa821]

Hello, I own one of these. YES. It does have the ghost date position.

[@user-nr4db1dm5g]

Niemand is naar de maan geweest 😂😂. En toch blijven ze in leugens hangen .

[@dannysimenauer5745]

I bought a limited edition Bulova and paid full retail online ten years ago. The watch is still being sold! My point is buyer beware when it comes to Bulova limited additions. I love and wear my watch, but feel like Bulova lied to me.

[@BruceWilliams]

Oh what model is that? I've never heard of a numbered edition taking a decade to sell

[@Unicorn161]

Why can't you just buy the Lunar Pilot bracelet? Would it not fit?

[@paulblakey4589]

Somebody mentioned that the lug holes are in a different position???

[@cCcMamaw]

Don’t get me wrong, I like this watch, but I’m not sure you can call it the same size as the original. Maybe in the overall dimension, but the dial diameter is still the same as the first 45 mm reissue. Unless I’m mistaken, only the case has been shrunked. When you look at the picture of the original watch, I think the proportions are better rendered on the 45 mm version. You can see the case protruding at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions, which is completely absent on the 43 mm reissue. This leads to the impression that the dial diameter on the original watch is smaller than any of those reissues. I wish someone could make proper measurements on the original watch and for Bulova to manufacture a true 1:1 reissue in size, design, and let’s be crazy, in the mechanical aspect too.

[@4AllUSa]

It's the same as a tachometer. I didn't notice the difference right away because all the previous ones had the same style. The current version is much cleaner, and the tachometer is not as noticeable. It's not that busy. Overall, the project to be a significant upgrade compared to previous versions, and it looks much more luxurious.

[@Gonzo1968]

The movement is 43 mill thats why it isn't smaller. Smaller wouldn't be as accurate..

[@joshuajuarez3471]

One million years…. Hahaha. Wait. I mean one hundred billion years times infinity!

[@Nofold3]

On the moon 😂please

[@zack497]

Promo>SM 🙄

[@chasekemp4982]

I still dont believe the crystal failed on his speedy. He was paid to wear that Bulova on the moon. The odds of a successful moon landing mission, the speedy failing and him having a backup watch is like winning the lottery😂

[@Welpbikeitis]

Just bought it