GulfGT40 3,162 Posted February 14, 2020 With all the goings on in China at the moment I've been left with no alternative but to start looking at some affordable gens to scratch the itch. First world problems I know. So after many late nights looking at a screen and my favourites bar choc'o'block I started the culling process and ended up with a Bulova Lunar pilot. A couple of things attracted me to this watch. I've always been a fan of space and space watches. I start work in the wee hours of the morning and quite often stop to watch the space station pass over or of late the string of Spacex satellites that were recently launched. My old man also wore a Bulova for many years before handing it to me when he obtained his unicorn, a gold Datejust that he purchased on his retirement. As a kiddo I remember staring at and still can for hours, the sweeping second hand. The Lunar Pilot is quite a behemoth compared to the old Accutron. I've gone for the Date version, I'll be wearing it to work so I need to know the date a few times in a day and will be buggered if I can ever remember it. It also came with the astronaut strap and a commemorative caseback. And finally the happy ending all of you lume perverts have been patiently waiting for. The money shot. Lets hope things get better in China soon but in the meantime theres a couple more on the way that I'll post up when they arrive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted February 14, 2020 Itch well scratched I hope. It's been on my list for a while. Nice write up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,424 Posted February 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, GulfGT40 said: looking at some affordable gens to scratch the itch I've done this too. Cool watch (⌐■_■) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted February 14, 2020 I got it on bracelet. Its one of the best made watches I've ever worn. Funny thing, you can't add a bracelet to the strap model. Cases are different. Great watch. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,993 Posted February 14, 2020 one of their best, well done 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,497 Posted February 14, 2020 Beautiful one, but I'd not disregard these too: With the curved movement: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted February 14, 2020 Very nice indeed,also have bracelet version. Great value too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted February 14, 2020 33 minutes ago, GenTLe said: Beautiful one, but I'd not disregard these too: well... these look like bastard child between AP and Hublow.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted February 14, 2020 Lovely watch, congrats and enjoy it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GulfGT40 3,162 Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the positive feedback guys, really liking this watch, need to pry it off my wrist in the near future as the old man wants to take it for a spin too. Good call @GenTLe I did notice the Curv's, never say never I do like the see through dial. In the meantime theres a nicely patina'd Bostok on the way and a Seiko diver. There were a couple of Tissot's that were high on my list aswell and I think that's where I'll be going next. Edited February 15, 2020 by GulfGT40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,133 Posted February 15, 2020 Lovely story and pictures. Thanks for sharing your journey of its acquisition with the forum Love da money shot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BabaNJ 38 Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) Nice catch, my only full gen is a Bulova (lobster reissue). I have been eyeing this one for a while and saw it the lowest ever other day but stopped myself since the watch box is full of box queens and dont want to keep adding to them....... Sigh someone grab it so i dont keep scrolling to the ebay page every few hours. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F114076776686 Edited February 15, 2020 by BabaNJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randanlow 1 Posted February 20, 2020 I have a few bulovas and they are very reliable! I think they are very underrated.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randanlow 1 Posted February 20, 2020 On 14/02/2020 at 21:28, BabaNJ said: Nice catch, my only full gen is a Bulova (lobster reissue). I have been eyeing this one for a while and saw it the lowest ever other day but stopped myself since the watch box is full of box queens and dont want to keep adding to them....... Sigh someone grab it so i dont keep scrolling to the ebay page every few hours. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F114076776686 The angle of this picture is much better in doing it justice. Something with the case size and the dial size look odd to me (only my opinion) in the stock photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psssniper 84 Posted February 20, 2020 On 14/02/2020 at 19:28, BabaNJ said: Nice catch, my only full gen is a Bulova (lobster reissue). I have been eyeing this one for a while and saw it the lowest ever other day but stopped myself since the watch box is full of box queens and dont want to keep adding to them....... Sigh someone grab it so i dont keep scrolling to the ebay page every few hours. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F114076776686 BabaNJ you're killin me man! Really liking this and at the price it's like the Devils tempting me himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psssniper 84 Posted February 20, 2020 And...... pulled the trigger pics as soon as it gets here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,537 Posted February 24, 2020 I've had it on steel bracelet for a few years now (four I think), it is my workhorse, looks the part too with a lot of scratches and dings, but that only improves the look imho, Haven't yet needed to change the battery despite using the chrono often. It is by far my most accurate watch excepting a Citizen AT I have which syncs nightly with an atomic clock. Amazing value for money! I just wish they made it with a domed crystal, I'm probably going to have this done at my watch smith eventually, as he has done that on two other flat crystal watches I own. Thanks for the review GulfGT40 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackInHisBox 249 Posted April 22, 2020 I’ve had two now. First was on bracelet, sold it because of the mismatching finishes between the case, pushers and bracelet. Wish I hadn’t now. Now have the strap version and want the bracelet back. But I still love my strap version. Looks great on brown leather! And the lume is really nice! It’s one of three moon watches I own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackInHisBox 249 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Love me some Bulova! Probably my favorite brand, followed closely by Omega! Edited April 23, 2020 by Del Instagram links removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites