Great alternatives to the new 2023 Bulova Lunar Pilot 43mm chronograph watch.

The Seiko Pogue and Fortis Cosmonauts histories are at the bottom of this video's description:
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"In the early 1970s, Nasa astronaut Colonel William Pogue was assigned to crew the first US space station, Skylab. In testing, Pogue did not have access to a standard-issue Omega Speedmaster as these weren’t supplied to astronauts until nearer launch. As an alternative, he bought a Seiko 6139 - the brand’s first automatic chronograph. Pogue liked it so much that in November 1973, when his time came to blast off for Skylab, he packed his new Speedmaster but also took his beloved Seiko without seeking Nasa approval. The 6139 thus became the first automatic chronograph in space. “I had been using the Seiko for well over six months (perhaps over a year) and had found it very handy for timing engine burns,” he would later explain in a letter to watch enthusiast David Bruno. And, Pogue continued, “the self-winding mechanism worked fine in zero-G.”
-GQ review
"Quietly, Fortis has carved out a deep history making watches designed for space exploration. The Official Cosmonauts Chronograph, released in 1994 and powered by the classic Lemania 5100 movement, was the first watch to be officially sanctioned for use by the Russian Space Agency (ROSKOSMOS) and flew on MIR and ISS missions from 1994 until 2003. This original Cosmonaut’s Chronograph was eventually replaced by the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonaut’s Chronograph in 2003. The Lemania movement gave way to an ETA 7750, and the case was upsized to 42mm (for better handling using bulky space gloves).
That original version, powered by a Lemania 5100 movement, is something of an enthusiast’s favorite. It’s got space watch pedigree, a traditionally sized steel case that comes in at 38mm, and a movement that is pure gold to chronograph nerds. The Lemania 5100 is, of course, a central minutes chronograph, which for many is massively more functional in real world timing situations. It seems to me that “space travel” is one of those scenarios where you want to leave as little to chance as possible, making an easy to read central minutes counter all the more appealing."
-Worn & Wound
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[@WATCHingJames]

Bring on a new pogue. One day they might do it. Great idea for a video.

[@asiantimepieces]

That would be awesome 🥳👏

[@TheWatchConcierge]

Beautiful watch, I like the blue and white, but I agree it's a bit big and pricey. Bulova is a great brand with a cool history though.

[@asiantimepieces]

Exactly 👍🏼

[@watchsixto]

Awesome list mate. I'll add Tissot PRC 200 Seagull 1963 Citizen ECO-DRIVE PILOT CHRONOGRAPH CA7047-86E Orient Pilot Style Chronograph Watch RA-KV0501E10B My two cents matey

[@asiantimepieces]

Thanks buddy Nice suggestions! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@OnetoWatch]

Excellent video my good friend 🙌☺️ A good selection of alternatives at a good range of prices 👍 I’d be happy to have any as a wrist companion - well maybe not the overhyped plastic one!! 😆

[@asiantimepieces]

Thanks mate 🤜🤛 Don’t resist to the MoonSwatch fever, you will soon fall as well 🤣🤣 (maybe not 🧐)

[@OnetoWatch]

@@asiantimepieces you’re right 🌚⌚️ probably!! 😆

[@OntheWrist]

Love the blue and white color combo on the new Lunar Pilot. Minor comment it would be awesome to the show prices of each watch in this type of video. I didn't realize how expensive the Lunar pilot was until I just checked!

[@asiantimepieces]

Nice advice! Thanks 😉😉

[@masterbate1983]

In what world is an Omega Speed master and alternative to a Bulova. Role reversal or click bait?

[@asiantimepieces]

Check out the video. I specified a reduced speedy. Preowned they are not that expensive.