Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. Explore watches like the precisionist which is a functional watch featuring a nylon strap, a carbon fiber chronograph dial, and 300meter water resistance capabilities. Released in 1960, the accutron is considered one of the worlds first electronic watches, and its revolutionary tuning fork movement was used in nasa spacecraft of the era. This watch holds a special place in my heart, as it is one of the very. For powering your medical devices, calculators and watches reliably, use the energizer 357303 battery. The moon watch is a replica from the bulova watch worn on the moon during apollo 15s space mission in 1971. Featuring bold accents, iconic dial patterns and innovative materials. The bulova moonwatch, an affordable, highly accurate quartz watch with some history to it. Bulova is an american watch brand founded in 1875 and currently owned by japanese conglomerate citizen watch co. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch is the bestknown and longestproduced. The dial of the speedmaster moonwatch chronograph has two subdials instead of the three associated with the original speedmaster. The bulova lunar pilot chronograph is a watch that has plagued my mind for such a long time, i figured it was time to get my thoughts down and share them with the community. The bulova moon watch is readily available and at a price that doesnt break the bank. If theres one mens wristwatch that captured the spirit of the 1960s, it was the bulova accutron.
User manuals, bulova watch operating guides and service manuals. Now, bulova never officially refers to the 96b207 as astronaut, as far as i can tell. Also didnt know that the us govt kept all the original moon watches that actually made it to the moon. Mens strap watches leather straps, nato bands bulova. Bulova to sell replica of astronauts watch worn on the moon. Bulova mens designer watch leather strap black lunar pilot. Bulova s strap watch collection is packed with many luxury watches in classic styles. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. The only watch in private hands to have been worn on the lunar surface, now available in a modern reedition. Luckily for scott and bulova, his ondeck replacement was the original chronograph version of the bulova moon watch model 96b258 that im. The historical bulova moon watch has a long and fascinating, albeit a somewhat convoluted, history. Our latest special edition lunar pilot chronograph replicates that original timepiece, updated with our exclusive highperformance quartz movement with a 262khz vibrational frequency for unparalleled accuracy, to continue a history of precision timing. Buy mens bulova archive series devil diver oceanographer special edition bracelet watch 98b320 and other wrist watches at. We have got the perfect fit for your bulova watch band collection including mens and womens replacement bands for bulova chronograph, marine star, curv, precisionist, modern, lunar pilot, and much more.
Im also not the first to call the bulova a poor mans moon watch. Depend on energizer to replace your bulova watch batteries. Bulova mens special edition lunar pilot chronograph watch. Nice thing is that bulova reissued the moonwatch in a modern version at the very affordable price of 550 usd. Love the depth of the dial sunken chapter ringsub dials, the raised indices, the taller rehaut marked with the tachy then topped with that thick sapphire crystal. The precisionist movement has a frequency of 262 khz for unparalleled accuracy, continuing a history of precision timing. If the bulova moon watch looks a lot like a speedmaster, then all you need to do is look at the original and realize that bulova was really just building the original watch off the specs nasa had indicated for watches meant to travel in space with astronauts. Apollo 15 bulova moon watch up for auction at bonhams. The reappearance of the scott moon watch inspired bulova to make a reissue of the watch in 2015.
The omega speedmaster professional moon watch 3570. Bulova still maintains an office in ny city, but you can be certain a lot of parts come from asia and are most likely assembled there as well. Setting nondate models and date and daydate models 7. In the three weeks of owning the bulova moon watch i. Replica of astronaut dave scotts personal bulova chronograph worn during the apollo 15 moon landing six hand calendar chronograph, stainless steel screwback case in silvertone finish and black dial, sapphire glass. The bulova special edition moon watch chronograph is aesthetically a very faithful recreation of the first bulova watch worn on the moon but is outfitted with a modern, exclusive uhf ultrahighfrequency quartz movement and an affordable price tag. Bulova special edition moon watch chronograph updated with. Mar 30, 2017 for 2017, bulova is following up on that successful release with a blackedout version of the moon watch paired with a black leather natostyle strap. Their recreation has stayed true to the original design in most aspects and has delivered a greater precision watch that has a smaller wear for its size, but a comfortable fit.
Special edition lunar pilot chronograph from the archive series. Unfollow bulova moon watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Any bulova moon watch owners i got mine on the 45th anniversary of dave scotts 3rd eva kinda cool. Highperformance technology and enduring quality, following the bulova tradition. The watch was made for astronaut david scott, who wore it on the apollo 15 mission.
Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Continuing on from gms vintage mens watch guide is a bit of history about one specific mens vintage watch featured in the tv show mad men. While no longer swiss made and reduced considerably in price, the excitement generated in the watch world centered around two features. This homage has the etchings on the backside showcasing its story and the apollo mission. The bulova watch was worn by us astronaut colonel dave scott during.
This new edition is complete with polished stainless steel case, black dial with white accents, antireflective sapphire crystal, black polyester nato strap with threepiece buckle closure. Sixhand chronograph movement features proprietary highperformance quartz technology with 262 khz vibrational frequency for precise accuracy. Released in 2014, the accutron ii moonview is bulova s followup to the original accutron series. Buy bulova mens 96b251 chronograph stainless steel and leather special edition moon watch online at low price in india on. Now bulova makes history again with the special edition lunar pilot chronograph, updated with our exclusive high performance quartz movement with a frequency of 262 khz for unparalleled accuracy, continuing a history of. View and download bulova chronograph settings manual online. Even so, it is quite obviously an homage to the original accutron astronaut of 1962. Bulova lunar pilot mens special edition black dial steel. Legendary speedmaster bracelet with pushbutton release. Bulova mens special edition lunar pilot stainless steel chronograph watch 96b258 view larger. There was a bit extra which turned out to be still 3. Bulova 96b205 mens accutron ii moonview black dial black leather strap precisionist watch is brand new and comes in an original bulova gift box and is backed by a 3 years limited warranty.
Bulova moon watch 96b258 for sale arizona fine time. The bulova moonwatch is a fascinating watch, with an interesting backstory, a great dial, a neat quartz movement, and a reasonable price point. Bulova compatible black premium genuine replacement leather. The bulova special edition moon chronograph brings watch and moon enthusiasts together with a very special time piece that commemorates a special time in american history. May 03, 2011 bulovas accutron clock was an integral part of the spacecraft computer systems, and a bulova timer was left by astronauts buzz aldrin and neil armstrong on the moons sea of tranquility, to. Also check out bulova s classic watch, a simple but sophisticated timepiece with a leather. Bulova mens 96b251 chronograph stainless steel and leather.
Bulova s swissmade line is known as bulova accuswiss and was formerly known as bulova accutron. Mar 18, 2016 the bulova special edition moon watch chronograph is aesthetically a very faithful recreation of the first bulova watch worn on the moon but is outfitted with a modern, exclusive uhf ultrahighfrequency quartz movement and an affordable price tag. Before i get into the history of the omega speedmaster professional, lets cover the specs. Featuring a design inspired by the prototype chronograph watch that was worn during the storied apollo 15 moon landing, this oneofakind replica deserves a prominent spot in any watch enthusiasts collection. How bulova used a universal geneve to get to the moon, and how you can get one today. Bulova makes history again with the special edition moon watch. Bulova moon watch chronograph 98a186 for 2017 handson. Jury to decide whether bulova infringed law over apollo 15 watch.
On august 2, 1971, apollo 15 made historyand with it a bulova lunar pilot chronograph. The speedmaster dark side of the moon is a product of groundbreaking technologies. Shooting for the moon on august 2, 1971, apollo 15 made historyand with it a bulova lunar pilot chronograph. Powered by bulova s proprietary, highperformance uhf quartz movement. This is made possible by the placement of the 12hour and 60minute counters on the same subdial at 3 oclock, allowing an intuitive reading of the elapsed time. It manufactures watches and clocks and is based in new york city. Breaking news astronaut dave scotts bulova, worn on the moon. Bulovas swissmade line is known as bulova accuswiss and was formerly known as bulova accutron. Instead, it was introduced in 1957 as a sport and racing chronograph following on from the early chronographs of the 1920s and 1930s, including the omega 28. Also, that watch was used in the apollo 15 mission at august 2, 1971. Customized for astronomical conditions, the watch could precisely track time and ensure that no one ran out of oxygen, water or battery power in the portable lifesupportsystem backpack. We knew astronaut dave scotts bulova chronograph, the only privately held lunarworn wristwatch, would garner a lot of interest from collectors.
Bulova lunar pilot black dial chronograph archive series. Back to sizing a bulova watch bracelet or strap we ship internationally all over the world, just click on international checkout in the shopping cart to order a bulova watchband, bracelet or strap or a wittnauer watchband, bracelet or strap first make sure that you know the style number of the watch. But lets shelve that for now, because as i dug deeper, i found bits of information suggesting the original watch was actually a variant of the. Like the original watch, a prototype that was given to scott the seventh man to walk on the moon and the first to drive the lunar rover and. Moreover, the picture below is the original bulova moonwatch that dave scott wore on his mission and was sold at 1.
The speedmaster was not originally designed for space exploration. We compare and contrast the vintage piece and the modern one. And the timepiece still has residual lunar material or moondust on its face. Inspired by the bulova chronograph worn during the apollo15 moon landing in 1971, the. For well over half a century, the omega speedmaster has witnessed events that have tested the limits of physical endurance and human courage, including the first manned moon landing in july 1969 and every lunar mission since that time. Bulova accutron ii moonview black leather strap watch. Bulova 96b205 is equipped with a 20mm wide genuine black leather strap with a buckle clasp. Stains, water spots on straps, and accumulated dirt on the case, crystal, and band. Buy bulova mens 96b251 chronograph stainless steel and. The only watch in private hands to have been worn on the lunar surface, now available in a. Enjoy free shipping and watch sizing, and monthly payments options.
The story of this collection goes back to the 1960s when bulova was competing with omega to be the official choice of watch for the nasa apollo astronaut missions. In march, bulova announced a new line of accutron watches, dubbed the accutron ii. It powers calculators and film cameras and other devices. The bulova moon chronograph is an homage to the original watch bulova made for david scott, an astronaut and commander of the apollo 15 mission in 1971. It is crafted from a single block of black zirconium oxide ceramic and redefines the iconic design of the moonwatch while evoking the mysteriousness and allure of space. Apr 03, 2017 the bulova moonwatch is a fascinating watch, with an interesting backstory, a great dial, a neat quartz movement, and a reasonable price point.
History of the lunar pilot chronograph watch bulova bulova. This gives the new edition an interesting inspiration, as it became a hit with enthusiasts. Our mission was to basically double the capabilities and requirements of previous. Bulova said its replica brings the watch in reach of ordinary earth people. Watch bulova precisionist chrono settings manual 9 pages watch bulova 100 meter 98u technical letter. How bulova used a universal geneve to get to the moon. If i told you about the watch content that has been schemed up to be delivered by this. The original velcro band was included with the moonflown watch when it was auctioned.
A message to the bulova community about covid19 details. Styles straps bracelets classic sport modern automatic collections best sellers military archive. Bulova accutron ii moonview watch the dive watch connection. During his third moon walk as part of the apollo 15 mission, scott wore. May 28, 2017 one of the more interesting historically inspired watches of the past few years has been the bulova moon watch a vintage recreation of a 1971 bulova prototype worn by astronaut dave scott during the apollo 15 space mission. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. Not only have speedmaster pros gone into space on many occasions, but they have actually been worn outside a space suit on the surface of the moon.
One of the more interesting historically inspired watches of the past few years has been the bulova moon watch a vintage recreation of a 1971 bulova prototype worn by astronaut dave scott during the apollo 15 space mission. Bulova made space history on august 2, 1971during the apollo 15 mission, a moon pilot chronograph, customized for lunar conditions by bulova engineers, was worn on the moon. Our watches require minimal maintenance, but regular care will help extend the life of your bulova timepiece. The bulova moon watch and the omega speedmaster moon. This was a very interesting issue as the watch needs to pass high technical specifications. F or 2017, bulova is slightly updating and adding to its very desirable moon watch chronograph watch collection with the bulova moon watch chronograph 98a186. The original accutrons also represent a historic piece of americana, as thats where most were made, developed and headquartered. Bulova moon watch replicates the original timepiece, updated with their highperformance quartz movement. This watch is a vintage recreation based upon a 1971 bulova prototype pictured above worn by astronaut dave scott during the apollo 15. Bulova mens special edition lunar pilot stainless steel. Watch sizing guide find a look of unparalleled history and brilliance with the moon watch from bulova. We recommend wiping your watch with a clean soft cloth regularly. The historical bulova moon watch features a long and interesting, albeit a somewhat convoluted, history. Commander scott wore this watch throughout the mission as well as when he landed on the moon.
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