Why I Said Goodbye to the Finest Bulova Moon Watch

Anthony wanted a moon watch, and George wanted to sell his moon watch... Richard just put two and two together.
In this roundtable discussion, we discuss the Bulova Lunar Pilot as well as the Omega Speedmaster Professional. We delve deeper into why Bulova is a better option for people who love space watches but can't afford Omega's excessive prices.
Do you have a moon watch in your collection? If so, which one and why?
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[@merc7paul]

Bulova is so overrated....I have 3

[@Gumby56]

I gave my son this exact version for his 40th birthday and as an employee of JPL, he's ecstatic.

[@SteelHand071]

I ended up buying the smaller 43mm "Snoopy/Panda" version and it's one of my favourite watches

[@grit1679]

This was the watch that got me into collecting. Also first watch I sold, because the lug-to-lug is brutal.

[@BiffTannenBTTF]

The movement is NOT a tuning fork movement like what was in the capsules. It's quartz which is very very different. Just don't want anyone to get confused here.

[@anthonystevens8683]

Congratulations Anthony on the new Moon Watch from Bulova. And thankyou George for selling it to Anthony. If a watch doesn't get the wrist time we should consider moving it on to someone who will give it wrist time. Sometimes that decision can be difficult with lager collections. Oddly I have my 1863 sapphire sandwich speedy on my wrist today that I've not worn for some weeks with recent medical procedures and surgeries getting in the way. It's like meeting one of my friends again after quite some time.

[@tk423b]

Like a leather jacket, If a watch is too small or to large for your wrist, it has to go.

[@ivanmirones9220]

Now you can buy the new 43.5mm Lunar Pilot, with the exact dimensions of the original, without date complication in a bracelet and extra leather strap with quick release pins.

[@BiffTannenBTTF]

Another interesting fact is that the original was based on a Universal Geneve Space Compx. Bulova owned UG at the time and modified an existing watch for the Bulova prototype.

[@MrGaberacer]

A lot of seller's remorse there :)) Poor George

[@valerin0]

Just got myself this model, it’s so nice, currently on a 20mm seabrook steel band from watch gecko

[@johnseeger9083]

A great video and congrats on the new acquisition!

[@KarmaFlight]

I had my non date version bead blasted to look more like the original. I love this watch. You are lucky as well in that the case back on your watch aligns perfectly. Mine is off a bit.

[@jimerin3533]

Which one? Hmm I am not a collector (yet) but I bought one on a cruise ship at the same price I found on amazon and love it.

[@thedirtygot9570]

I love mine! Bulova makes fabulous watches!

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

The pictures/video doesn’t quite do this piece justice…I had the same reaction when I received my Lunar Pilot…better than expected! The dial through that crystal just pops, it almost feels like you can reach in and touch the hands and indices…almost 3 demential if you will.

[@BAF605]

It's too big for me but if Bulova ever make the movement in this watch solar powered (surely a possible fix with all Citizen's expertise) I'd buy it anyway. Nothing like a private deal when both are happy. 😊

[@morgan97475]

I'd consider this one if it were a wee bit smaller.....say 40mm or 41mm.

[@richardbosh4522]

hi nice video

[@thegorn]

Thanks George. The cheque's in the mail... 😂