Omega seamaster planet ocean 42mm glycine combat 6 36mm traser h3. In march, bulova announced a new line of accutron watches, dubbed the accutron ii. Bulova a very fine and historically important stainless. 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 successful reissue of this historical time piece is a faithfulness recreation in. A new replica of the only privatelyowned wristwatch worn on the moons surface will soon go on sale for much less than the astronomical price tag that the historic timepiece sold for at a recent auction. A handsome gift for your history buff, this special edition chronograph watch set from bulova commemorates the 1971 lunar landing while adding a distinguished element to his downtoearth style. 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. The brochures photo above was not meant to depict the watch on sale, but rather illustrate the story of how the bulova came to be worn. Jan 19, 2015 released in 2014, the accutron ii moonview is bulovas followup to the original accutron series. A handsome gift for your history buff, this special edition chronograph watch set from bulova commemorates the 1971 lunar landing while adding a distinguished element to his down to earth style. 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.
A bulova timer is placed in the moons sea of tranquillity to control the transmissions of vital data through the years. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. Ive never seen another example of this interesting bulova. Powered by bulova s proprietary, highperformance uhf quartz movement.
View a very fine and historically important stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, presented to president dwight d. 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. Here is another piece i wrote for worn and wound on the origins of the bulova moon watch and how it originated from a universal geneve. Bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the. The historical bulova moon watch has a long and fascinating, albeit a somewhat convoluted, history. Bulova accutron astronaut, from the bulova archives. Capitalizing on the hype surrounding the story and watch, bulova released their first reissue to great acclaim in 2015. He created the only known personally owned watch to be worn on the moon. Instock products usually ship within 2 business days. Stains, water spots on straps, and accumulated dirt on the case, crystal, and band. Buy bulova precisionist longwood mens dress watch 96b. Bulova lunar pilot mens special edition black dial steel watch. Featuring diamond accents, a blue sandstone face, and two subdials, its fashionable and functional.
This womens bulova moon watch is a classic style that pairs perfectly with every ensemble. We knew astronaut dave scotts bulova chronograph, the only privately held lunarworn wristwatch, would garner a lot of interest from collectors. The 2016 bulova moon watch is a faithful recreation of the style of the original, but in modern materials. Featuring diamond accents, a blue sandstone face, and two subdials, its. Bulova mens 96b251 chronograph stainless steel and. Eisenhower by bulova watch company chairman, arde bulova by bulova sold at styled.
Unfollow bulova moon watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The dial was expertly restored while maintaining the original raised gold toned breguet numerals. These however used a conventional balance wheel and balance spring, with a. Bulova diamond accent stainless steel moon phase watch. Im also not the first to call the bulova a poor mans moon watch.
This wrist watch sports a black leather strap and a stainless steel case on top of a black face. For me, i dont think id like having the lug to lug match, or be over, the width of my wrist. Online shopping for bulova moon watch collection from a great selection at watches store. Gentlemen, i always wondered where the name of the space compax has its roots now i have read the most interesting story about the bulova moon watch, sold yesterday at auction. Apr 20, 2015 it for the the watch i have posted, where do i find a metal strap for it. Pick up a bulova precisionist longwood mens dress watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person. 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. Maybe somebody on this forum has one for sale, in that case please pm me. The moon watch is a replica from the bulova watch worn on the moon during apollo 15s space mission in 1971. The only assumption i made was that the lug to lug width is 20mm as can be seen with the nasa velcro band. Direct from watches2u, another awesome analogue mens watch that has been constructed and designed by bulova. The 98a186 bulova mens watch comes with the 3 years manufacturer certificate of warranty. Dave scott took the unique bulova watch gifted to him by the brand with him on the 1971 apollo 15 mission to the moon. A bulova accutron chronograph wristwatch finally made it to the lunar surface in 1971, on the wrist of apollo 15 mission commander david r.
I must say that this new watch is full bang for the buck. 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. The watch was made for astronaut david scott, who wore it on the apollo 15 mission. Inspired by the bulova chronograph worn by apollo 15s mission commander in 1971, our new moon watch has been authentically recreated and updated with our exclusive high performance quartz technology for unparalleled accuracy to seconds per year. I can understand really, really wanting to wear this watch. Featuring a design inspired by the prototype chronograph watch that was worn during the storied apollo 15 moon landing, this oneofakind replica, fitted with a. The history of bulova through 10 milestone bulova watches. Bulova classic mens automatic watch w stainless steel. 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. Bulova accutron ii moonview watch the dive watch connection. Released in 2014, the accutron ii moonview is bulovas followup to the original accutron series.
Stains, water spots on straps, and accumulated dirt on the case, crystal, and band that are not removed may cause premature wear. Bulova mens lunar pilot chronograph watch 96b258 bulova mens 96b258 inspired by the bulova chronograph worn by apollo 15s mission commander in 1971, our lunar pilot chronograph watch has been authentically recreated and updated with our exclusive high performance quartz technology for unparalleled accuracy to seconds per year. The watch itself was an accurate representation to the legendary watch that was used on the moon, as far as i could tell. Found astronaut dave scotts personal bulova chronograph actually worn on the moon, for sale. While no longer swiss made and reduced considerably in price, the excitement generated in the watch world centered around two features.
Highperformance technology and enduring quality, following the bulova tradition. 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. I chose the strap version over the bracelet model since it came with 2 straps and a springbar tool. A new replica of the only privatelyowned wristwatch worn on the moon s surface will soon go on sale for much less than the astronomical price tag that the historic timepiece sold for at a recent auction. Bulovas special edition moon watch replica collectspace. Breaking news astronaut dave scotts bulova, worn on the moon. Bulova mens special edition lunar pilot chronograph watch kohls. Watch sizing guide find a look of unparalleled history and brilliance with the moon watch from bulova. Bulovas swissmade line is known as bulova accuswiss and was formerly known as bulova accutron. Everyone knows about the omega speedmaster as the watch that was worn by us astronauts on the moon but nobody really knows that t here is another watch that has the same credential. The moon watch is a replica from the bulova watch worn on the moon during apollo 15s space mission in. We compare and contrast the vintage piece and the modern one. Bulova lunar pilot mens special edition black dial steel. Apollo 15 bulova moon watch up for auction at bonhams.
Yes, thats right, this bulova moon watch is the only other watch to ever be. Dave scotts personal bulova chronograph worn on the moon. For exact details of availability and shipping date, please contact us at 7023821234. Bulova mens special edition moon watch stainless steel. Bulova lunar pilot mens black dial brown strap classic watch. This watch is known as the bulova broadcaster, dating to 1938. Special edition moon chronograph watch references 96b251, 96b258 price.
Yes, thats right, this bulova moon watch is the only other watch to. Powered by bulovas proprietary, highperformance uhf quartz movement. Bulova special edition moon apollo lunar pilot chronograph. Not only was i enamored with this stunning watch, i was proud to wear the replica of the moon landing it honored.
Bulova moon watch 96b258 for sale arizona fine time. Bulova makes history again with the special edition moon watch. Bulova special edition moon watch chronograph updated with. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. In person and on the wrist, the bulova moon watch watch looks great, offering the look of a traditional tool watch with a very reasonable price and excellent performance.
It manufactures watches and clocks and is based in new york city. More bulova moonwatch photos of velcro strap oem wrist. The watch also has an arcoated sapphire crystal and a case that is water resistant to 50 meters though 100 meters of water resistance would have been nice. An accutron watch movement is part of the equipment placed on the moon by apollo 11 astronauts, the first men on the moon. Bulova special edition moon watch chronograph updated. 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.
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. Bulova is an american watch brand founded in 1875 and currently owned by japanese conglomerate citizen watch co. So its no surprise that some new highend watches are looking to space travel and technology to attract the timepiece connoisseur. Bulova mens designer watch leather strap black lunar pilot. The watch offers the time, date, and of course chronograph complication. Let it remind him to shoot for the moon when making his mark on history. Bulova mens moon watch 96b258 bulova mens 96b258 bulova moon watch. On our website under downloads we have a free downloadable book about project. Taking that 20mm width as a fixed reference, i superimposed it over the face in two different ways. It for the the watch i have posted, where do i find a metal strap for it. Enjoy free shipping and watch sizing, and monthly payments options. 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. Everyone knows about the omega speedmaster as the watch that was worn by us.
Bulova will offer two versions of the bulova moon watch. Our watches require minimal maintenance, but regular care will help extend the life of your bulova timepiece. Commander scott wore this watch throughout the mission as well as when he landed on the moon. Bulova 98a186 lunar pilot chronograph watch watches2u. Bulova mens 96b251 chronograph stainless steel and leather. This is bulova moon watch 96b251 by bulova on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. On dave scotts moonwatch, 2x segments of 20mm lines was not enough.
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