Lunar Pilot
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Lunar Pilot
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Le 2 août 1971, un chronographe Bulova a été porté sur la lune, conçu par Bulova pour les exigences de l'environnement lunaire. Maintenant, Bulova revient au design et le met à jour avec un mouvement à quartz exclusif de haute précision, poursuivant son héritage de chronométrage de précision avec le chronographe Bulova Lunar Pilot pour hommes de la série Archive. Le chronographe Lunar Pilot est doté du même boîtier en acier inoxydable argenté de 43,5 mm que le chronographe original Bulova Lunar Pilot. Des poussoirs de chronographe fins et une couronne arborant le logo du diapason Bulova sont positionnés à 3 heures. Sous le verre saphir plat, le cadran du chronographe à six aiguilles est rendu dans un noir profond évoquant l'espace, avec des accents blancs tels que l'anneau tachymétrique et le logo rétro Bulova. Les aiguilles fines et les marqueurs appliqués offrent une lisibilité exceptionnelle et sont appliqués avec un super luminova pour un affichage en basse lumière. Les sous-cadrans encastrés à rainures circulaires comprennent un compteur de secondes de chronographe 1/20 à 3 heures, une seconde courante à 6 heures et un compteur de chronographe de 60 minutes à 9 heures. Le Lunar Pilot est alimenté par le mouvement à quartz de haute précision exclusif de Bulova, résonnant à une fréquence de 262 khz pour une précision inégalée. La montre est associée à un bracelet assorti en acier inoxydable argenté à 3 maillons avec une boucle déployante à bouton-poussoir et un bracelet en cuir NATO, tous deux dotés d'un système de libération facile pour des changements rapides. Le Bulova Lunar Pilot apporte le passé au présent avec un design de l'histoire de l'exploration spatiale, parfait pour l'aventurier moderne.
Modèle #: 96K111
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Renseignements sur le produit
Modèle
- 96K111
Mouvement
- NP20
- HPQ NP20
- Un mouvement doté d’un cristal de quartz à trois branches d’une fréquence de 262 kHz, une période huit fois plus élevée que celle des montres à quartz normales, ce qui offre une précision de l’ordre de quelques secondes d’écart par année.
Taille du boîtier (mm)
- 43.5
Largeur de cosse (mm)
- 20
Bracelet
- Bracelet en métal
- Acier inoxydable
Matière du boîtier
- Ton argent
- Acier inoxydable
Verre
- Verre saphir antireflet
- Résistante aux chocs et à l’éclatement – l’enduit antireflet facilite la lecture
Fermoir
- Fermoir déployant avec bouton poussoir
Cadran
- Noir
- Aiguilles et marqueurs lumineux
Hydrorésistance
- [WR50/5Bar/166ft] Natation
Caractéristiques supplémentaires
- 6 aiguilles
- Chronographe
- Mouvement quartz haute performance
Avis
With atomic sync timing everywhere these days—phones, TVs, cars—accuracy was the top priority for me. I wanted something that could keep time on its own, without leaning on radio or GPS correction. So far, it’s living up to it. After a few weeks it’s still within a second of atomic time from when I set it, which is exactly what I was hoping for. The one thing that caught me off guard is the small seconds subdial. It doesn’t sweep smoothly like the chronograph seconds hand, it jumps twice a second. Not a big deal, just something I noticed, and kind of surprising since one hand sweeps and the other doesn’t. Early on I also had to realign the chronograph hand after a lot of timing use—it drifted slightly off zero. But I did that once, it was easy, and it’s stayed lined up ever since. I also really like the paddle pushers. They were designed for astronauts wearing gloves, but the benefit on the wrist is that they don’t stick out as far as traditional pushers. The watch keeps a tighter profile and doesn’t flare out as much, which makes it wear better than I expected. As for the lunar walk story, honestly, I’m tired of hearing it. This watch doesn’t need that backstory to be appealing. It looks sharp on its own, the dial and details are crisp, and overall it feels like a serious, well-made watch. This is my first Bulova, and I’m enjoying it a lot. I like that it’s an American brand with real history, and that they’ve been behind a lot of firsts and innovations in watchmaking. That matters to me, and it makes me want to pick up more from their HPQ line over time.
Process ☆☆☆☆☆ Packing/Shipping ☆☆☆☆☆ Product (uhhhhh) ☆☆☆☆☆ Service (haven't needed them yet) So, upon receiving my Lunar Pilot [LP] in its luxurious box, I finally laid hands on the timepiece. It does not disappoint. I have tiny wrist and large hands, so finding a watch to bridge that gap visually is usually a task... task accomplished by the LP. Not overbearing on the wrist, the lines and demure coloring accent a variety of wardrobe choices. With the addition of the black leather wrist-band in quick-change format, the choices for upscale events is even larger. Only time will tell (sorry) if the clock mechanisms are accurate over the years. As I've only had the LP for a couple of weeks, that part of the equation is still an unkown. BUT, if the insides are like the outsides, and the service, and the process, they should be high quality and run as smooth as silk for decades to comes.
Process ☆☆☆☆☆ Packing/Shipping ☆☆☆☆☆ Product (uhhhhh) ☆☆☆☆☆ Service (haven't needed them yet) So, upon receiving my Lunar Pilot [LP] in its luxurious box, I finally laid hands on the timepiece. It does not disappoint. I have tiny wrist and large hands, so finding a watch to bridge that gap visually is usually a task... task accomplished by the LP. Not overbearing on the wrist, the lines and demure coloring accent a variety of wardrobe choices. With the addition of the black leather wrist-band in quick-change format, the choices for upscale events is even larger. Only time will tell (sorry) if the clock mechanisms are accurate over the years. As I've only had the LP for a couple of weeks, that part of the equation is still an unkown. BUT, if the insides are like the outsides, and the service, and the process, they should be high quality and run as smooth as silk for decades to comes.
I’ve been looking at the reviews for two days online and it doesn’t disappoint. This is far the most stunning watch I own. I love big watches and this fits in perfectly with the rest. Very stylish and classic design. I am in love! Very happy with my purchase. If you’re on the fence about getting one, don’t! The quality is way up there!!
I’ve been looking at the reviews for two days online and it doesn’t disappoint. This is far the most stunning watch I own. I love big watches and this fits in perfectly with the rest. Very stylish and classic design. I am in love! Very happy with my purchase. If you’re on the fence about getting one, don’t! The quality is way up there!!
I’ve been looking at the reviews for two days online and it doesn’t disappoint. This is far the most stunning watch I own. I love big watches and this fits in perfectly with the rest. Very stylish and classic design. I am in love! Very happy with my purchase. If you’re on the fence about getting one, don’t! The quality is way up there!!
I have had many rolex watches none compare to this watch. I never take it off. I have the black dial and am saving up to get the white and blue. HOME RUN BULOVA.
I have had many rolex watches none compare to this watch. I never take it off. I have the black dial and am saving up to get the white and blue. HOME RUN BULOVA.
This is my my 4th watch I just added to the collection. I’m starting small didn’t want to go all out and buy I higher brand such as Rolex or etc. Although this feels like an expensive watch, pretty solid no complaints.
This is my my 4th watch I just added to the collection. I’m starting small didn’t want to go all out and buy I higher brand such as Rolex or etc. Although this feels like an expensive watch, pretty solid no complaints.
This is my my 4th watch I just added to the collection. I’m starting small didn’t want to go all out and buy I higher brand such as Rolex or etc. Although this feels like an expensive watch, pretty solid no complaints.
I own a special edition all black lunar pilot. I love that watch. I recently saw this new, smaller lunar pilot and immediately jumped on it. When I received it, it just looked beautiful. The finish of this watch is very impressive. The bracelet look great and feels high quality. This watch is a great overall with an awesome story. If you are in the market for a chrono and want a watch with history, look no further. To the moon!!
Shrinking down the case size of these new models is perfect, and exactly what this line needed. It wears like a dream now on my 6.75" wrist. Bonus points for keeping the ideal 20mm lug width. Only minor complaint is that the chrono seconds hand isn't perfectly centered at 12 (the manual adjustment doesn't quite get it there), but that's how every Lunar Pilot I've seen has been so I expected it.
Gift to Mechanic
I have a few good "automatic" watches, my daily is an old Panerai, but the guy who did superb work on my vehicle told me that he loved this Bulova, so I bought it for him as a gift. Could not have been easier- talked to a phone rep while on the website, ordered based on wrist size supplied to me and done. Watch order was processed quickly and shipped overnight. The new owner of the watch could not be prouder--it was a nice thing and Bulova made it easy to do. Kudos to your company.
With atomic sync timing everywhere these days—phones, TVs, cars—accuracy was the top priority for me. I wanted something that could keep time on its own, without leaning on radio or GPS correction. So far, it’s living up to it. After a few weeks it’s still within a second of atomic time from when I set it, which is exactly what I was hoping for. The one thing that caught me off guard is the small seconds subdial. It doesn’t sweep smoothly like the chronograph seconds hand, it jumps twice a second. Not a big deal, just something I noticed, and kind of surprising since one hand sweeps and the other doesn’t. Early on I also had to realign the chronograph hand after a lot of timing use—it drifted slightly off zero. But I did that once, it was easy, and it’s stayed lined up ever since. I also really like the paddle pushers. They were designed for astronauts wearing gloves, but the benefit on the wrist is that they don’t stick out as far as traditional pushers. The watch keeps a tighter profile and doesn’t flare out as much, which makes it wear better than I expected. As for the lunar walk story, honestly, I’m tired of hearing it. This watch doesn’t need that backstory to be appealing. It looks sharp on its own, the dial and details are crisp, and overall it feels like a serious, well-made watch. This is my first Bulova, and I’m enjoying it a lot. I like that it’s an American brand with real history, and that they’ve been behind a lot of firsts and innovations in watchmaking. That matters to me, and it makes me want to pick up more from their HPQ line over time.
Lunar Pilot
I am very impressed with my Lunar Pilot. excellent Quality. I now am looking to get the Blue and White dial of the Luner Pilot next purchase in the future. The band was original spec to be size to 6.5 , but I responded to your e-mail saying it could not be done at 6.5 , so I said I remeasured my wrist said make it 8 inches. It was shipped at 6.5 so I had to get it resized by my local watch maker.
Own Both Speedmaster & Lunar Pilot
I own both a Speedmaster and a Lunar Pilot. I prefer the Lunar Pilot. I bought my Speedmaster Professional pre-owned for $375 in 1988. Bought my Lunar Pilot bracelet edition pre-owned in 2016 for $285 because it was too big for the owner. The Speedmaster needs a $1,400 service. Won't do that. The only feature that the Lunar Pilot lacks is the 12-hour timer register. But if I need that feature I'll wear my Casio. I prefer the original bead blasted model with the matte bracelet. Not a fan of the current polished center links. I do like the current font though. Overall a great watch. The size works for me and embodies what a tool watch should be...and it went to the moon!