Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph High Performance Quartz Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 96A225

I absolutely love this watch, more than my Omegas and more than my previous Rolexes watches. It has a few things that I would change but overall I think the design and engineering are really excellent. I purchased the Nato strap version because it was cheaper but in fact it It's the only 45mm version with a polished case, which I think makes it much less utilitarian and makes it look more expensive. I've seen complaints about this watch being too big. It's not too big, it's just too big for the people who make that complaint. I have a 7 3/4 inch wrist and it fits me perfectly . If you have a smaller wrist buy a smaller watch. This watch does need you to have at least a 7" wrist and also to have a wide wrist because of the lug-to-lug size. There is a 43.5mm version in two variants if you need smaller and they are stunning. The case is beautifully polished and I really like the unique style of the Chrono pushes. I've read that they were made this way for astronauts using thick gloves to make them easier to press but I like the way they integrate into the case better than traditional pushes. I also like the extra large crown which again makes it very easy to use. The crown has the Accutron logo. On my watch it’s barely visible - that’s the only manufacturing fault I could find. One complaint I have is that it is only water resistant to 50 meters. This might have been good for the moon but we don't live on the moon and it would have been easy I think to have a push in crown/pushers and have at least 100M WR. I never thought I would like a Nato strap. I've always thought “what's the point in putting a really cheap strap on a really nice or expensive watch?” But I'm surprised that this Nato is really nice. It has leather reinforced eyelets, a nice horizontal weave and it absorbs light so it always shows as really deep black. The hardware is highly polished and matches the case. Note that if you buy the non bracelet versions of the 45mm you cannot put the bracelet on it because the lug holes are positioned differently. I don't know what genius came up with this but it's really dumb. It doesn't bother me though as this Nato strap is so nice. The face is absolutely gorgeous. The crystal sits high above the case and some reviews say it “could” chip, but I've never heard of one cracking or chipping. It just adds to the beautiful design. The tachymeter is much higher than the rest of the face; it drops to a chapter ring which in turn is lower than the main body of the face and the sub dials again are lower than the main face but not as low as the chapter ring. The hands and sub hands and all printing are all beautifully white and cleanly done. It's a wonderful design really well executed. The only thing I would change is the 60 minute sub dial which I think is a little too small. The sub dial hands do not have a pointer at the end of them and so it can be difficult to see exactly what minute on the 60 minute sub dial they're pointing to. I would have loved a 12 hour chronograph counter instead of 1/10th Secs but I suppose that would have ruined the authenticity. I very much like the smooth return of the chrono seconds hand on reset and it must put less stress on mechanical parts of the movement than a hand that snaps back. Bulova call this movement NP20. I'm pretty sure it's made by Miyota especially for Bulova (Cal. 8136). That would make sense as Bulova and Miyota are both owned by Citizen. It uses a 399 high drain battery, perfect for chronographs. I believe this movement used to have a date and I can understand why Bulova took it off for authenticity and looks but I'm so used to having a date. So a few minor quibbles you get with any watch but nothing serious. How much do I love this watch? Well I've packed away my Omegas and I purchased a second Lunar Pilot. Nuff Said. Just remember your wrist size, especially the lug to lug measurement.

My son gave me this watch on Father's day, though we had ordered it together here from Amazon some weeks ago (he wanted to make sure I got exactly what I wanted). It's a fairly large watch, but not overly large - and REALLY easy to read with older eyes. The polished stainless case with NATO band looks best IMO and the reflective case makes it seem a little smaller than it would with a brushed or black case. The Bulova band seems well-made is quite comfortable. I set it to WWV atomic time very carefully and so far in 4 days I can't perceive any variance in the time at all, even looking at the small seconds hand with a jeweler's loupe. Not even a small fraction of a second. Hard to say yet whether it's keeping time to within a second a month, but it's certainly on the right track. Update: Had it 1 month now and it's gained only about 0.5 seconds vs. atomic time. That's pretty darned good! I had heard the lume might not be as good as some other watches, but I find it every bit as bright as my Seiko Speedtimer and it seems to remain just about as bright as the Seiko by early morning before dawn as well. The sapphire crystal is thick and flat, with optically flat reflections, but doesn't really stick up as high as you might think by looking at closeup macro photos. Overall it looks and feels very right and balanced, and I've not had even the slightest trouble reading the time. There's a lot of contrast in the dial and hands. The chronometer functions all work great, and the pushers make a very nice tactile click. All in all, this watch is an amazing value for a good quality, durable, highly accurate timepiece with an interesting history as the second watch (beyond the Omega Speedmaster) to have been on an actual moon walk. Consider getting a Bulova Lunar Pilot before plunking close to the same money down for a plastic moonswatch.

Beautiful, large but it wears well. Keeps time amazing- I’ve had it for two years and it has stayed within 3 seconds every daylight savings change. Incredible value for what you purchase.

I just received my special edition, polished, Big Boy 45mm Bulova Lunar Pilot and it is a powerhouse. Let me count the ways: - it's not big, it's BOLD. It is a big watch but the size is only part of the statement! The story is terrific and I tell it every time I wear it. The polished finish is simply stunning - it's attractive, and the eye is drawn to it whether it's on your wrist or someone else's. It looks great and everything about it contributes. I have a 7 inch wrist and it feels like it was made for me. The sapphire crystal is funky and unique. - it's a TOOL watch. Everything about it has purpose, you can feel it in every design decision. The pushers are a breakthrough design compared to any other watch. The dial, subdials and hands are near perfection in their simplicity, visibility and function. The time literally jumps out at you every time you look at it, the white hands on black face work in any conditions. Using the chronograph is entertaining every time you try it - the ultra smooth second hand, the crazy fast spinning fractional second hand are just fun. This one has no date, and I like it that way, singular purpose tool. Besides I kid my wife that's what she is for! - the detail work is exquisite. Everywhere you look the details have been handled. The logo on the crown. The subtle micro rings on the subdials. The flat black face. The throwback Bulova font. The exquisite polished finish. The beautiful engraving in the case back. The seamless, delicate sweep of the chronograph second hand. - the Box! Honestly I've never purchased a nice watch before and was unprepared for how much i enjoyed the experience! It's NOT cardboard, it's much nicer than that. the watch pillow is real leather. The cute little booklets were charming and fun to read to my wife. It's a bit like a Russian doll with boxes within boxes. I felt rich taking it out! Oh and when you register the watch with Bulova, you get an extra year of warranty! Bravo guys. Cons (short list): - yeah it's heavy. Expect it. I wear it just behind my wrist bump and barely notice it. - Let's not talk about the lume. You won't need it anyway with the awesome face visibility. - The strap is good looking but weird. The materials and metal engraving is impressive. I gave it a day, then swapped it for a nice nato strap, which looks as good and isn't weird (check out the picture). I'm saving it in the box for my sons. Super impressed with the Lunar Pilot in person - remarkable quality, design and experience, highest recommendation. It's everything I hoped for, and a little bit more. ** Two more interesting positives ** 1. If you noticed, I'm a left hander who loves chronographs; the Lunar Pilot pushers are an interesting advantage for lefties, as it is noticeably easier to reach around the watch to press and use them than a standard Speedy pusher. Thanks Bulova! 2. Immediate eye candy separation from a Speedy: the Tachymeter (the numbers on the outer ring) is UNDER the crystal; on a Speedy, the Tachymeter is outside the crystal on a separate aluminum ring. Super easy to distinguish from 15 feet away...

The watch has a great design and is very reminiscent of Omega’s moonwatch. A quartz movement makes it accurate and pretty much impervious to knocks and bumps. The watch wears well on a fabric or leather strap, and has large chronograph pushers which can easily be actuated with even a gloved hand. The price of the watch makes it a great value. My only knock on the watch is that it is big, at 45mm it is not a small watch. The size aids in readability, which is something you want in a sports watch. In my opinion it is just a little big for a daily wear watch.

No, not really. It is a cool watch, though. Super easy to read. Looks like a Speedy with the exception of the paddle-style pushers. Case back is cool. Not your average quartz movement. Super, super accurate. Beats as fast as my heart after climbing six flights of stairs, only a lot more accurate...the watch, not my heart. Not like a meca-quartz, though. So if that's your thing, this isn't it. The band is, well, awful. Lug width is only 20mm, so it looks a little goofy. 22m would have been a far better choice. Anyway, replace the stock band with something else. Try to find a band that doesn't taper down to the clasp/buckle, and you won't notice the 20mm width. There is another version of this watch that has a brush-finish case and a nicer band. I think that watch comes with the fancy box and extra goodies. This one doesn't. Just a decent box, which will go in the trash...someday. Case is high-polish finish all the way around. I like it...you may not. Just so you know. Also, the crystal sticks out. Check out review videos...someone will mention it. It's sapphire, so I'm not too worried, but it looks kinda odd from the side. I have the Pagani Design Moon Watch (PD 1701), which is a Speedy homage with a meca-quartz movement and date. It's very nice, and less than half the price of the Bulova. They look very similar. I think the sapphire on the PD is better...double-dome with AR coating, I think. The PD is smaller, too, and comes with a superior bracelet. But, it's not a Bulova, and it didn't actually go to the Moon. So, there. Bulova (or is it Bu-LO-va) makes great watches. Not Omega or Tudor, mind you, but also not several thousand dollars. Wouldn't recommend taking it to the Moon, but it's probably good enough for daily wear.

If you're reading this, you no doubt came to look at this watch on purpose. You are considering one of the historic NASA watches, of which this Lunar Pilot was one of the first. I purchased this during a Prime Day, when it was on sale and am so glad I did. Considering you can own this for a few dollars more than the Omega/Swatch Moonswatch, why wouldn't you? Sooo much better. The presentation via the unboxing was on par with watches that cost thousands more. No joke. I almost want to keep the watch in the box it came with, which btw has a felt bottom so it will sit nicely on any surface. The quality, fit, and finish of the watch is very impressive for the price. The case is polished and flawless. The watch face is very easy to to read and the lume is surprisingly bright. When using the chronograph feature, the 10's of a second chromo dial is a nice touch - spinning faster than your typical chronograph. The complication function is great. Being able to use a time is a really nice feature. 262 MHz quartz is very nice as well. That in and of itself is a great history with the brand. It's so easy to look at, and despite its large face size at 44mm it wears much smaller. It is a thick boy, no doubt about it, but not enough to make it clunky. The quality is excellent, especially for a watch priced like this one. (Sense a theme?) I was a little iffy on the nylon band, but it just fits the watch. With lug to lug of 20mm, you can go wild with additional straps. A red leather strap would look super sharp. All in all I'm 100% pleased with this purchase. This is my first Bulova, but likely not the last. If you are considering one for yourself, you will not be disappointed. Think of it as an inexpensive getcha by, until you can afford that Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch; the 'real' one, not the Swatch. :)

I have admired the Lunar Pilot for years. I would check it out online every few months watching for a good price. Over the last year I discovered how comfortable and versatile NATO straps are, so when I saw the Lunar Pilot offered on a NATO strap for such a low price I finally bought it. There are so many things to love about the Lunar Pilot. First, there is the history represented by this watch. Second, the accuracy of the 262.144 kHz quartz movement powering it (mine is running exactly on time after 1 month). Last the impeccable styling, from the placement of the sub-dials to the excellent visibility of the white on deep black color scheme. Honestly, the Lunar Pilot looks so much better in person, than the pictures show on the site. More specifically, this version has several features that make it superior to the previous (date) version for me. In no particular order: No date - Less really is more! The removal of the date window gives the watch dial back a cleaner, symmetrical, less cluttered look. Return to the older font - I really like the simpler font for the "BULOVA" name. The polished case - Wow, so nice to see a polished case in this world of bead blasted and brushed steel watches. It makes the watch look really classy and more expensive than it's price. The single pass nylon NATO strap is thick and well made. The second keeper could be placed closer to the primary, but it's a minor quibble for me. The only weak element is the lume, which could be brighter. Still, a real winner! Cool, cool, cool. Thanks Bulova