M. B. 07/27/24

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Great Watch & Fun Homage to History

There's a lot of things to love about this watch if you have a big wrist and like a hefty watch. The watch is 45mm and weighs in a bit over 3½oz with a Nato strap. It works well for those of us with thick arms and wrists. I'm about 5'10" and weigh 190lbs. I have a 8¼" wrist and this watch looks and feels good on my wrist. My brother is 6' even, 160lbs and has a 6¾" wrist. He didn't like the feel of the lugs on his wrist. The case is completely mirror polished. It gives the watch more of a dressed up feel than a brushed or mate case. The juxtaposition of the mirror case and the Nato strap seem a bit much. I replaced the strap with a padded black calf-skin strap. The new strap matches the case polishing a bit better IMHO. The high-frequency movement keeps awesome time. I have had the watch for about 2 months. It has gained about 1 second (if that). This is a true set it and forget it time piece.

Karl 04/21/22

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Functional Beauty

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

AL S. 06/24/24

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Perfect watch!!

This is such a beautiful watch! I love how it sits on my arm! I thought that it might be too big, but it is perfect!! If you are on the fence just get it you will be happy with it!

Dcdrumz59 10/18/23

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Bulova Lunar Pilot

Have owned an Omega Profi Speedy......now begin a journey with the Bulova Lunar Pilot. I wear bund straps on all my watches, so adding a Dassari bund strap to this Lunar Pilot really added to my approach of wearing wrist watches. Bulova has knocked one out of the park on the Lunar Pilot. This time piece will get a lot of mileage from me!!!