Halfway through the video I was thinking exactly what you claim : "Guaranteed best Bulova Moon Watch review on TH-cam or your money back". I just finished watching every single Lunar Pilot review video on TH-cam and have to agree that your review surpasses them all by miles. Keep up the good work!
Haha! Thank you! I too watched every single video on a watch before purchasing. I'm happy to add to the mix, and I'm pretty sure I'm somewhat responsible for a few people buying the BMW, which is fine with me because it's such an incredible watch. Thank you and keep an eye out for new vids coming! I have the watches, just busy working 70/wk for now
I love Omega Seamasters. When I visited my dealer back in February 2020 to collect my watch from service I tried on a Speedmaster and wasn't terribly impressed. I was very disappointed as I wanted one. Then during lockdown I discovered the Bulova Moonwatch and ordered one. I took a chance. I love it.
Awesome. It's an all time great. I love the case and bracelet of the speedmaster but think the dial and hands of the professional leave a little to be desired. The BMW is awesome. It's still a favorite 3 years on. Take my advice and get a custom Red Rocks Straps canvas strap if you ever look to switch it up. Game changer for the watch. Check out Dan's work on the forums/etsy it's the perfect combination
this is your first watch review? wow, then this is in your gene. I've learnt a lot in movement explanation. thank you. I have ordered one and it will be my first analog quartz watch in my collection.
Haha thanks, Axelay. Any reference to the fantastic snes shooter of the same name? Great game. Regardless, yes first watch review for me haha thanks! The watch is just so cool. I'm not sure anything remotely close to this price point comes close. You know what? I'm sick of talking about this watch relative to price point. It's a badass amazing watch, regardless of price. I put mine on a custom black canvas RedRockStraps strap and it looks so cool. I'm planning on making a follow up video. Years later I still love this watch and wear it all the time. I particularly wear it in situations where failure is not an option! Happy to share some passion about the hobby, and I'm glad you found it informative. You're going to love it. Let me know what you think when you get it. Thanks for the comment and kind words! -DPTP
Thanks man. It's a hell of a watch. Do yourself a favor and look into putting the watch on a black Red Rock Straps custom canvas strap. Absolutely worth it, and it will change the game for your BLP. Appreciate the comment
This is your first watch review?!! Wow!!! May I suggest that you drop whatever else you are doing with your life and take this up full time? Actually, make that "request" rather than "suggest"! I have watched thousands of watch reviews on youtube, and this is one of the very best. Top three material, easily! Thank you!! 🙏
Wow! Holy cow! Thanks my friend that truly means a lot. I like to watch reviews too, so a comment like yours really resonates. Check out some of my newer vids too (I'm due for a new release, I know). I have since acquired a few fascinating watches that nobody on TH-cam has touched. Do you have a bulova moon watch or are you just in a watch TH-cam hole?haha. A sincere thank you for the subscription. I get beyond stoked every time I get an email saying new sub! Thanks bro
@@DimePieceTimepiece Guilty as charged on the second count! No I don't have a Bulova....yet. Maybe some day; it is on my "tomorrow" list. Which, btw, is my own better-behaved, less demanding, more compassionate and kinder version of a "to do" list! Will check out your newer vids, thanks for the heads-up. In the meantime, keep them coming. More power to your wrist! Oh, and you're welcome, bro!
Excellent video, thanks! I have never seen before the list of potential suppliers nor the specifications! And your Tachymeter explanation is mind-blowing!
@@DimePieceTimepiece Will do. Two more questions: 1) You did swapped the entire movement with the 2017 model, don't you? I hope they sell the dial only. I don't want to spend on another watch just to have the non-date dial. And 2) Do the date movement fit the black watch? I assume it will. I'm thinking that maybe if I end up buying it, I can sell the black model with the date dial.
@@MartinOcando @Martin Shaves & Reviews It's been a minute since I had the years and serial numbers by memory, but yeah I bought the blacked out version and swapped the dials. Plug and play. Very easy. I do believe the dial is sold as a separate part. I would contact bulova directly. Yes both movements fit in both cases. If you wanted to, you could have a black case with a date, and it would work great.
@@DimePieceTimepiece Man, I just love this watch so much that, I went a bought a PVD version. I found a pretty good deal on eBay. I have two options now: either sell it for a profit, or gift it to my son that is very fond of everything space related (huge Cosmos fan). Although it might be too big for his wrist. We’ll see.
@@MartinOcando Hell yes. It's such an awesome watch. I felt compelled to do the same, so I can identify with that mindset. Here's an idea - tell your son that your badass custom one-off bulova that (as we see it) is the best of both worlds (dial/case) will be his one day. When you decide to give it to him, it will be even cooler. Think about if you like space (you do) and your dad gifted you his custom one-off bulova moon watch lol. It would be cooler than getting the scraps leftover from his project, especially if it doesn't fit right now. Not saying the black version is junk, but you get my point. Sell the black pvd and give the kid a space-certified $40 g shock if he digs watches. Or not lol. Either way I'm glad you like it, and I'm glad I might have had something to do with making another satisfied BMW owner. Let me know which way you decide to go. If you want to take your silver BMW to the next level, consider a custom Red Rocks Straps black canvas strap. Game changer. Zero affiliation but trust me.
What a fantastic idea. I received my dateless donor watch this week and performed the swap. Took about 10 min. and I'm so happy now! The all-black model (now with date) will be an Xmas present. Thanks for the inspiring video!
No way! That's awesome. I am literally wearing the watch now as I type this. I haven't looked back since making the dial swap. Loved the watch stock, but the dial swap takes it to another level. Plus there's the knowledge that you have a one-off (well now, at least two-off) on the wrist. Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment. Would you agree the dial swap makes all the difference?
@@DimePieceTimepiece the dial makes a difference to me. Totally. Because it actually looks like the original! I'm baffled why Bulova didn't just re-issue it with a matte finish and the correct dial. End of story. Instead there are three different versions, none of which look like Commander Scott's watch. I actually own a Speedy Pro and, honestly, I prefer wearing this one lately only because of the wild story of getting to where it is today.
@@spoon072000 Well put. I've had my Bulova on a Red Rocks Straps 20mm to 18mm black canvas strap. They are made to order on etsy, and if you don't have a quality canvas strap, I would recommend you check into it! Thanks for the update!
I just got this watch and I really like it. Before trying it I thought that this must be way too oversize but it wears fine. I like the intresting story of the watch.. Thanks for the great review!
Thank you! I thought the exact same thing. Sometimes people start crying about an extra millimeter and need to really take a step back. Awesome watch and congratulations.
Nice review. Enjoyed it. I LOVE my lunar pilot. Why has it been a year since you’ve made a video? You do a good job. Way better than some of these other “larger” people.
That's extremely kind. Yes everyone is right in saying we need a new vid. I started a new job that affords a lot less free time. Thankfully it also affords nice watches, and new vids are coming I promise
Thank you kindly. After two years, it's firmly in the forever category. Love it every time, and just in time to wear during the anniversary of Apollo 15
One of the reasons aside from looks that I bought this for is that it's a birth year watch. I had been looking for one ... affordable ... and when I saw this I got it as soon as I could. I love the size except lug width. But all your points are spot on with what I love. I kept the strap wrapped around a pillow to get the curve since it comes straight. I use different straps as well. A very enjoyable watch.
Great review, well shot, and some wonderfully subtle humor. I have this watch in the bracelet and it's incredible. Lume means nothing to me. This watch is so legible with the white hands that unless I'm in pitch black, I have no issues seeing the tune. Love your modifications. Really like the old Bulova lettering. However I appreciate the date, and it's barely noticeable until you need to check the date. This would have been perfect with a 12-hour register and the one hour register instead of the split-second register. Also, I get zero rattling. This watch is an incredible value and is built like a watch that's 10x the price. To me it looks like a cross between the Omega Speedmaster Professional and the Speedmaster Professional Mark ll. Heck, the bracelet alone feels like it would cost $250 by itself.
Thank you for the kind words. We're just getting started here. This is an excellent watch regardless of price. It happens to also be fairly accessible, which makes it even better.
Dime Piece Timepiece I bought my never-worn Bulova Moon Watch on eBay for $285. I'm blown away by its accuracy, build quality and performance. Was out to dinner with a well-heeled watch collecting friend who admired my Bulova. A few years earlier he admired my Speedmaster. I ended up selling the Speedy for $1,600 on ebay because it needed a but $800 in work. Was going to buy another when the Bulova Moon Watch came out. Will never do that because the Bulova is so close to the perfect Speedmaster look.
The lume is great. It's true that in any light even say a movie theater, it will be hard to read. But at 0130? Wake up to take a leak and it is plenty bright, and I have glaucoma.
I have a 6.5 inch wrist and this watch fits me perfectly.......as soon as I switched out the cheap leather band for a NATO leather strap that is. It matches my ankle bracelet just right!
Great review. I found the main second hand can be aligned without clicking 300 times. Just have to hold down button B and after about a second the second hand sweeps fast.
Haha that's so awesome to read. I'm glad you like it. Thanks man I put some time into these things. A lot of people think it's a dead channel, but I still absolutely love watches and can't wait to make videos on a few seriously cool new ones. Stay tuned and have a good one
Terrific review of a great watch. I really enjoy my 98A186 and am still amazed at the value. I fully intend to get the full polish and bracelet versions too when the mood takes me. Time for another review?
Thanks bro. I'm wearing it now, as it's the anniversary window of the Apollo 15 mission. I'll do a SOTC update vid at 1000 subs it would be the very least I owe my loyal subscriber base holding on all these years. Big love from Detroit
The lunar pilot that you created with the new dial and satin steel case is the way I wanted this watch, too! I see they have a newer version with the pvd case and another one with the steel case. Both of these newer ones have the vintage bulova script and no date window. However, the newer steel version of this one looks like it has polished steel (which is my least favorite). If they sold this watch the same way you have it, then I would buy it.
Hey Ben thanks for watching. Appreciate the kind words. But bro buy both, make the swap, and sell the other. I promise you you won't regret it. In doing so not only do you have exactly what you want; there's an extra level of cool from having a one-off.
Thanks for the review. I had to change my battery and you explained how to get the hands in the correct position. I have a 2017 model and like the looks of the 2015 dial you installed in your watch. Yes I had a Speedmaster and was not impressed.
graham field Thank you. I was wearing mine yesterday. I put on a black RedRockStraps canvas strap and haven't looked back. I wear it all the time. Still in "honeymoon" stage of ownerships after 6 months. Congratulations on a great watch. I can't recommend it enough.
Good call on getting this watch without the date window. The only thing that would make this watch perfect would be if Citizen would allow Bulova to make this an eco-drive/solar watch.
I went with the 96a225 polished model . I like it. Wears a tad big on a 7" inch but not too bad. Great price for a quality watch imo. It's not my speedmaster 145022 st71 but I didn't think it would be. Nice vid. ✌
Thank you kindly. I remember seeing the polished model come out. It wasn't available yet at time of publishing, but I suppose if it were I might have opted straight for that option and saved some headache. Either way, would you agree the classic type face on the dial makes all the difference? Thanks for watching
@@DimePieceTimepiece The type face and the no-date were the two reasons why I picked the 96A225. After wearing it for a couple of days, I really got into the mirror finish. It looks so much better than the blasted case.
Great review, than you! I have a collection of "space" watches and this is one I don't have. I have been putting it off as I know I won't wear it much as I have a number of other chrono's that I just like the look of better. But I want it to add to my collection. Where did you find it for under $300? Amazon and ebay have it for around $380.
Honestly I probably do regret it. At the time I was a student and it made a difference haha. Thanks for watching its such a cool watch I still wear it all the time
Heck yeah man did I have anything to do with that decision? It's an awesome watch. I still wear it all the time. Putting it on a RedRockStraps custom canvas was a total game changer, and it eliminates any nato running under the case so the watch sits lower. You cannot go wrong with this watch if it fits your wrist. Let me know if you like it!
No doubt. I did detail that in the video, but nothing beats the visceral impact of starting a vid with a crew's initial lunar touchdown. Better footy for the into. Thank you for watching!
@@infinite6339 The watch feels premium. It has a good weight in the hand, even without a strap. If you're on the fence, get it. In person, the watch looks even better (and smaller) than on screen. I have mine on a custom canvas Red Rocks Strap (from etsy - would absolutely recommend). Get one
@@DimePieceTimepiece Awesome was considering it anyway I had a massive MontBlanc before and got complimented on that quite a bit at work. People often associate big watches with big wrists fashions about being bold I find. In comparison to the speedy what do you make of it. Personally I find the speedy a tad basic for the price it commands
@@infinite6339 It's bigger and less dressy than the speedy. Before the BMW, I thought the speedy would be my next grail alongside my PO. After 2 years with this watch, I still have no desire to buy a speedy. I mean I'll take one lol, but the BMW is fully capable of permanently scratching the speedy itch for me, as I'm not looking dress-watch-ability. If you love the speedmaster, really want that Swiss luxury factor, and want an every day luxury all rounder that can also be dressed up, I see a great argument for the speedmaster. I have that in my all time grail (42mm planet ocean 2500), so the BMW is perfect for me personally. Dude just get the damn watch haha you will love it
There's a new third model as well. It is entirely high polish and comes on a black nato. It has the newer no-date dial too. Check it out you might like it! Thanks for watching
Hi, awesome review!!! I have been planning buy this Bulova Moonwatch. I prefer the 2017 no date, old logo version over the 2015 with date window. However, I would like to know if the casing of the 2017 is polished metal. I know the 2015 is encased in brushed steel. Can you please advise? Thanks.
Hi Ian, thanks for watching. The 2015 version has a beadblasted finish, but bulova did just unveil a high polish version moon watch with no date and older font! Check out Bulova's website it's brand new as of April this year!
Thanks, good review, I almost got the watch before the PVD version came out but I couldn't get past the non concentric spin of the 1/10th second sub dial, are they all like that?
It might look worse on a big screen. It's not absolutely perfect, but I don't notice it. It is ultimately a $300 watch. Its quick spin emphasizes even the smallest centering imperfection. The dial must be seen in real life to appreciate the fit and finish. It's very good.
"......You gotta push it like 300 times...", no you don't, hold it down for fast advance. Also, my pushes are solid, they don't rattle at all. Great video though, loved it.
You're joking! Oh well Lesson learned haha. Thanks for watching. It's such a cool watch. After 2 years, it's firmly in the forever collection. Which color do you have?
Martin R. I went from considering the Speedmaster a grail to actively not wanting one because I have this watch. If anything, that opinion has been strengthened lately. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the reply! Not an expert, but I don't have problems wearing Garmin 920xt, which is a 48x 55 x 12.7mm triathlon watch. I think the Lunar Pilot should fit me as well. Do you prefer bracelet over the strap version or vice versa?
Martin R. If you're used to a watch that large (and square, which wear much larger than round watches), the BMW will be significantly smaller by comparison. I haven't tried/seen the bracelet in person. I've had mine on a custom RedRockStraps black canvas strap, and I can't see ever changing it. It sits high on the wrist on the special space velcro strap or a nato. For that reason, I recommend something that doesn't run under the watch for daily use. The velcro space strap is cool, but it sits in the box tbh. For daily wear, I'd recommend a 2 piece strap or the bracelet. The bracelet will make it wear even larger (more metal/visual mass). My choices on the matter should speak to what I prefer. Choose whichever speaks to you more. Don't worry about investment/value. Buy what you like.
Hi! Do you think on a retail store would be the same price as on Amazon? I'm from Brazil and buying theses from internet here are pretty pricey due to the taxes. A friend of mine is going to US soon and I'm thinking to ask he to buy one for me. Nice review btw :)
Juliano Maia Braga I've seen it locally in shops for ~350, lower during sales. They aren't in every shop, but they can be found. Great idea to have your friend pick one up. Thanks man.
Just picked up mine from Ebay, all new, with the original package for 300$, shipped to Austria, I paid 80euros for the customs. Bought it from timelesswatchstore on ebay, 100% would suggest
I used to wearing Japanese watches, but I find that very interesting about Bulova lately , the US brand. The Bulova mades always looked raw and bold and big compare to Japanese, just like a Harley compare to Honda or Kawasaki. But lucky the size of moon watch from Bulova is the same with my Seiko save the ocean turtle (45mm). So the first list of my chronograph watch must be have it names. 😀
Ich habe meine BULOVA Lunar Pilot (mit Datum) jetzt 4 Jahre. Eine Gangabweichung ist im Halbjahr, wenn auf MESZ bzw. auf MEZ umgestellt werden muss, nicht feststellbar!
Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass ich kostenlose Übersetzungssoftware verwende. Danke für deinen Kommentar! Ich habe meine seit ungefähr der gleichen Zeit. Es ist eine unglaubliche Uhr, auf die ich stolz bin, sie in meiner Sammlung zu haben.
Thanks for watching Stefan! The crystal is a little boxy, but if that is your only hang up, I would have to recommend seeing it in person. It doesn't seem that out of place in person. Thanks for the comment!
Did it really break, because I’ve heard that he had planned out the whole thing .Nevertheless I owned this watch...I flipped it to a friend who still has it. Even on my 7 1/2 inch wrist the 52/53 mm lug to lug Was just too big(In my opinion anyway). I love the watch otherwise, and as far as quartz movements go The high precision high frequency in-house Bulova movement is what I called a Quartz with a soul. If they make it in a 42/43 mm width and anything under 50 lug to lug I will buy it again tomorrow. Thanks for the great review and the backstory info!
Haha who knows. The same guy snuck a bunch of stamps into space to flip for high profit-per-weight space souvenirs and got in some trouble. If they made that, I'd buy one
Dime Piece Timepiece Do you know what kind of stamps they were? It sounds like the story of the Omega Breaking was just an excuse for another way for him to cash in. I think it was Jody(just one more watch) That Said he had read about that. Nevertheless, the watch has been to space and it’s really cool! Now make it in a 48 lug to lug Bulova!!!!!
@@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm Wanna know my conspiracy? That Bulova corporate was the one who paid that much. It was the basis for half the publicity this watch has ever got, it's 1.65 mil price tag. Worth way more to bulova than the equivalent in advertising. Just my $0.02
Dime Piece Timepiece Had not thought about that possibility. It fits though. So The watch went along with him As his ‘backup watch’, Bulova New about it and supply the exact model that they wanted to call their ‘space watch’. The omega mysteriously breaks(Likely story)...Then they Finance a proxy buyer to purchase the watch...Possibly even had other proxy buyers running up the price at the auction. Does that mean we’ve been infiltrated by the Japanese? Bulova is now owned by citizen group...😆
Thanks for watching! Before the bulova was released, the Speedmaster was the next watch on my list. Since getting the bulova 5 years ago, the idea of buying a speedmaster hasn't seriously crossed my mind once. Enjoy it!
Thanks for the informative and in depth video...I have seen all the videos of BMW...and yours is the ultimate...my main aim to buy was a speedmaster but the over exorbitant price has put me down but to my luck BMW came and i was awestruck.by its similar look..but considering my skinny 6.25 inch wrist I was delaying to pull the trigger...but last week I gave in and it arrived on 11th sep18...and to my surprise it fits superbly on my wrist the basket weave genuine leather strap is awesome...it's so smooth and fits snugly and gives a sporty look...imagine how many heads turned...i am loving it...the date is so subdued with a nice soft font...i would stress people to go for the date option it's a must feature to have considering a tool watch...since the chrono can take only 60 min which was a major sore in the thumb...my main purpose was to keep track of how much time I waste in waiting areas...malls...but sadly this chrono does only a 1 hr record....can u explain what's the use of 1/10 sec subdial at 3....it's really putting me down as it's of no use practically....also the Original BMW had yellowish hour hands...i really liked that look....by the way your's is the only video that made justice to the dial as it showed the real beauty of the 3d effect it makes which is surprising that it has been done 47 years back which only recently we are seeing in watches like Gshock of casio...also there is a unique contrast of black between main dial and sub dial which is quite distinctive....i got this for 340$ with shipping and import duties so the actual retail price was 290$ from amazon and i love the date option with leather belt...guys its even better than metal bracelet and velcro or nato options...for this price you get accuracy...tool watch chrono..date...sports watch look....with trendy big size dial which is in vogue now a days though small size is coming back too...and a watch which has gone to the moon with details signed on back...it's too much to boast of and speak about while discussing in any chat with buddies....to sum up I SIMPLY LOVE THIS WATCH and am wearing every day....just one draw back or complaint...need 12 hr sub dial and yellow hour markers and smudge proof AR glass is bulova listening though thanks still for the wonderful collectors watch. which is worth every $...👍👍👍👌👌👌
Wow thank you the kind words. It's nice to read such praise on a Saturday morning lol. Congrats on a great watch. I wear mine all the time. It's been almost a year, and it's still amazing. The original watch has a nice tritium patina on the hands and markers, but when it was new, it would have stark white on black like ours. I have heard of people applying tea with a paintbrush to markers/hands to create that patina look, but I wouldn't dare and can't recommend others even try. I think the 1/10s subdial is great. It's a real quartz party trick as a mechanical watch can't do that (AFAIK). All things considered, a 12h subdial would be more functional, but the name of the game with this watch is precision, and why not have a seriously precise instrument? Plus, when you inevitably forget to stop the running chronograph, it only kills your battery for one hour at a time instead of 12. I forget it's running all the time lol. Glad to hear you are enjoying it! I swear I will put out new content eventually haha. It's hard to sit inside and edit for free when the weather is so fantastic outside! -DPTP
@@DimePieceTimepiece Thanks for the prompt reply and valuable reason for 1/10 second and patina look work around...even i wouldnt dare too try the tea trick...also will add more value by boasting 1/ 10 sec accuracy...infact battery saving is important if one forgets to stop it....to my surprise the price has jumped 100$ more on amazon...so we are in for some valuable watch in due course of time...may be a few years or a decade will definetly increase its ROI...👍👍👍👍 keep the good work just saw this pick of dave scott www.collectspace.com/review/philip/apollo15_scottbulova01-lg.jpg wearing our collectors watch...enjoy guys...
lol all these youtubers calling the leather strap "carbon fiber"... its a traditional leather weave pattern, which were a common design pattern of the time.
Sorry you lost me after the pretty little green calliper intro being a dimensional calibration engineer those plastic callipers are for Lego and nothing precision engineering
Halfway through the video I was thinking exactly what you claim : "Guaranteed best Bulova Moon Watch review on TH-cam or your money back". I just finished watching every single Lunar Pilot review video on TH-cam and have to agree that your review surpasses them all by miles. Keep up the good work!
Haha! Thank you! I too watched every single video on a watch before purchasing. I'm happy to add to the mix, and I'm pretty sure I'm somewhat responsible for a few people buying the BMW, which is fine with me because it's such an incredible watch. Thank you and keep an eye out for new vids coming! I have the watches, just busy working 70/wk for now
This is the best video I’ve seen on this watch. Much appreciated.
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
I love Omega Seamasters. When I visited my dealer back in February 2020 to collect my watch from service I tried on a Speedmaster and wasn't terribly impressed. I was very disappointed as I wanted one.
Then during lockdown I discovered the Bulova Moonwatch and ordered one. I took a chance. I love it.
Awesome. It's an all time great. I love the case and bracelet of the speedmaster but think the dial and hands of the professional leave a little to be desired. The BMW is awesome. It's still a favorite 3 years on. Take my advice and get a custom Red Rocks Straps canvas strap if you ever look to switch it up. Game changer for the watch. Check out Dan's work on the forums/etsy it's the perfect combination
this is your first watch review? wow, then this is in your gene. I've learnt a lot in movement explanation. thank you. I have ordered one and it will be my first analog quartz watch in my collection.
Haha thanks, Axelay. Any reference to the fantastic snes shooter of the same name? Great game. Regardless, yes first watch review for me haha thanks! The watch is just so cool. I'm not sure anything remotely close to this price point comes close. You know what? I'm sick of talking about this watch relative to price point. It's a badass amazing watch, regardless of price. I put mine on a custom black canvas RedRockStraps strap and it looks so cool. I'm planning on making a follow up video. Years later I still love this watch and wear it all the time. I particularly wear it in situations where failure is not an option! Happy to share some passion about the hobby, and I'm glad you found it informative. You're going to love it. Let me know what you think when you get it. Thanks for the comment and kind words!
-DPTP
This was the best BLP review I have seen. It was clear and concise, plus mentioned several things no one else did. Please do more reviews!
Thanks man. It's a hell of a watch. Do yourself a favor and look into putting the watch on a black Red Rock Straps custom canvas strap. Absolutely worth it, and it will change the game for your BLP. Appreciate the comment
This is your first watch review?!! Wow!!! May I suggest that you drop whatever else you are doing with your life and take this up full time? Actually, make that "request" rather than "suggest"! I have watched thousands of watch reviews on youtube, and this is one of the very best. Top three material, easily! Thank you!! 🙏
Wow! Holy cow! Thanks my friend that truly means a lot. I like to watch reviews too, so a comment like yours really resonates. Check out some of my newer vids too (I'm due for a new release, I know). I have since acquired a few fascinating watches that nobody on TH-cam has touched. Do you have a bulova moon watch or are you just in a watch TH-cam hole?haha. A sincere thank you for the subscription. I get beyond stoked every time I get an email saying new sub! Thanks bro
@@DimePieceTimepiece Guilty as charged on the second count! No I don't have a Bulova....yet. Maybe some day; it is on my "tomorrow" list. Which, btw, is my own better-behaved, less demanding, more compassionate and kinder version of a "to do" list! Will check out your newer vids, thanks for the heads-up. In the meantime, keep them coming. More power to your wrist! Oh, and you're welcome, bro!
Excellent video, thanks! I have never seen before the list of potential suppliers nor the specifications! And your Tachymeter explanation is mind-blowing!
Thanks for watching!
Wow, what a review. You got yourself another subscriber. I just purchased mine today and can’t wait for reviewing it.
Thank you! It's an awesome watch that I still wear all the time. Let me know what you think.
@@DimePieceTimepiece Will do. Two more questions: 1) You did swapped the entire movement with the 2017 model, don't you? I hope they sell the dial only. I don't want to spend on another watch just to have the non-date dial. And 2) Do the date movement fit the black watch? I assume it will. I'm thinking that maybe if I end up buying it, I can sell the black model with the date dial.
@@MartinOcando @Martin Shaves & Reviews It's been a minute since I had the years and serial numbers by memory, but yeah I bought the blacked out version and swapped the dials. Plug and play. Very easy. I do believe the dial is sold as a separate part. I would contact bulova directly. Yes both movements fit in both cases. If you wanted to, you could have a black case with a date, and it would work great.
@@DimePieceTimepiece Man, I just love this watch so much that, I went a bought a PVD version. I found a pretty good deal on eBay. I have two options now: either sell it for a profit, or gift it to my son that is very fond of everything space related (huge Cosmos fan). Although it might be too big for his wrist. We’ll see.
@@MartinOcando Hell yes. It's such an awesome watch. I felt compelled to do the same, so I can identify with that mindset. Here's an idea - tell your son that your badass custom one-off bulova that (as we see it) is the best of both worlds (dial/case) will be his one day. When you decide to give it to him, it will be even cooler. Think about if you like space (you do) and your dad gifted you his custom one-off bulova moon watch lol. It would be cooler than getting the scraps leftover from his project, especially if it doesn't fit right now. Not saying the black version is junk, but you get my point. Sell the black pvd and give the kid a space-certified $40 g shock if he digs watches. Or not lol. Either way I'm glad you like it, and I'm glad I might have had something to do with making another satisfied BMW owner. Let me know which way you decide to go. If you want to take your silver BMW to the next level, consider a custom Red Rocks Straps black canvas strap. Game changer. Zero affiliation but trust me.
What a fantastic idea. I received my dateless donor watch this week and performed the swap. Took about 10 min. and I'm so happy now! The all-black model (now with date) will be an Xmas present. Thanks for the inspiring video!
No way! That's awesome. I am literally wearing the watch now as I type this. I haven't looked back since making the dial swap. Loved the watch stock, but the dial swap takes it to another level. Plus there's the knowledge that you have a one-off (well now, at least two-off) on the wrist. Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment. Would you agree the dial swap makes all the difference?
@@DimePieceTimepiece the dial makes a difference to me. Totally. Because it actually looks like the original! I'm baffled why Bulova didn't just re-issue it with a matte finish and the correct dial. End of story. Instead there are three different versions, none of which look like Commander Scott's watch. I actually own a Speedy Pro and, honestly, I prefer wearing this one lately only because of the wild story of getting to where it is today.
@@spoon072000 Well put. I've had my Bulova on a Red Rocks Straps 20mm to 18mm black canvas strap. They are made to order on etsy, and if you don't have a quality canvas strap, I would recommend you check into it! Thanks for the update!
I just got this watch and I really like it. Before trying it I thought that this must be way too oversize but it wears fine. I like the intresting story of the watch.. Thanks for the great review!
Thank you! I thought the exact same thing. Sometimes people start crying about an extra millimeter and need to really take a step back. Awesome watch and congratulations.
非常精采的評論...很高興看到對於bulova lunar pilot這麼高水準的解說，感謝你!
感谢您的客气话
Nice review. Enjoyed it. I LOVE my lunar pilot. Why has it been a year since you’ve made a video? You do a good job. Way better than some of these other “larger” people.
That's extremely kind. Yes everyone is right in saying we need a new vid. I started a new job that affords a lot less free time. Thankfully it also affords nice watches, and new vids are coming I promise
looked up a lot of reviews... this one is comprehensive and well explained. nice job, thanks! just ordered one...
Thank you kindly. After two years, it's firmly in the forever category. Love it every time, and just in time to wear during the anniversary of Apollo 15
One of the reasons aside from looks that I bought this for is that it's a birth year watch. I had been looking for one ... affordable ... and when I saw this I got it as soon as I could. I love the size except lug width.
But all your points are spot on with what I love. I kept the strap wrapped around a pillow to get the curve since it comes straight. I use different straps as well.
A very enjoyable watch.
Njama Jones Excellent choice
Great review, well shot, and some wonderfully subtle humor. I have this watch in the bracelet and it's incredible. Lume means nothing to me. This watch is so legible with the white hands that unless I'm in pitch black, I have no issues seeing the tune.
Love your modifications. Really like the old Bulova lettering. However I appreciate the date, and it's barely noticeable until you need to check the date.
This would have been perfect with a 12-hour register and the one hour register instead of the split-second register. Also, I get zero rattling.
This watch is an incredible value and is built like a watch that's 10x the price. To me it looks like a cross between the Omega Speedmaster Professional and the Speedmaster Professional Mark ll. Heck, the bracelet alone feels like it would cost $250 by itself.
Thank you for the kind words. We're just getting started here. This is an excellent watch regardless of price. It happens to also be fairly accessible, which makes it even better.
Dime Piece Timepiece I bought my never-worn Bulova Moon Watch on eBay for $285. I'm blown away by its accuracy, build quality and performance. Was out to dinner with a well-heeled watch collecting friend who admired my Bulova. A few years earlier he admired my Speedmaster. I ended up selling the Speedy for $1,600 on ebay because it needed a but $800 in work. Was going to buy another when the Bulova Moon Watch came out. Will never do that because the Bulova is so close to the perfect Speedmaster look.
The lume is great. It's true that in any light even say a movie theater, it will be hard to read. But at 0130? Wake up to take a leak and it is plenty bright, and I have glaucoma.
"full blown incarcerated, you're not traveling." That's brilliant!
Dave Manthey Thanks man. New vids are coming. Thanks for the sub.
I have a 6.5 inch wrist and this watch fits me perfectly.......as soon as I switched out the cheap leather band for a NATO leather strap that is. It matches my ankle bracelet just right!
Thanks for watching. Agree a different strap makes a huge difference. Wore mine today and still love it!
Great review. I bought the later polished case model with no date. I love it.
Thank you!
Great review. I found the main second hand can be aligned without clicking 300 times. Just have to hold down button B and after about a second the second hand sweeps fast.
Thank you! Yeah that could have saved some time for sure. Thanks for watching I appreciate it
I stand corrected not wrong... Good presentation.
Thanks for watching!
late to party but mannn you are the most underrated watch youtuber
Haha that's so awesome to read. I'm glad you like it. Thanks man I put some time into these things. A lot of people think it's a dead channel, but I still absolutely love watches and can't wait to make videos on a few seriously cool new ones. Stay tuned and have a good one
Great video, super informative. Helped finalise my decision, its in the post. Thank you
luke eldridge Awesome. I like it more every time I wear it - and I loved it to start.
Terrific review of a great watch. I really enjoy my 98A186 and am still amazed at the value.
I fully intend to get the full polish and bracelet versions too when the mood takes me.
Time for another review?
Thanks bro. I'm wearing it now, as it's the anniversary window of the Apollo 15 mission. I'll do a SOTC update vid at 1000 subs it would be the very least I owe my loyal subscriber base holding on all these years. Big love from Detroit
Great review. I just bought the exact watch. No date.
Hell yes. I wear mine all the time, especially when failure is not an option. Let me know what you think. Thanks for the kind words!
The lunar pilot that you created with the new dial and satin steel case is the way I wanted this watch, too! I see they have a newer version with the pvd case and another one with the steel case. Both of these newer ones have the vintage bulova script and no date window. However, the newer steel version of this one looks like it has polished steel (which is my least favorite). If they sold this watch the same way you have it, then I would buy it.
Hey Ben thanks for watching. Appreciate the kind words. But bro buy both, make the swap, and sell the other. I promise you you won't regret it. In doing so not only do you have exactly what you want; there's an extra level of cool from having a one-off.
I bought the watch because of this review and I Love it...Thankyou...
Hell yeah man. Congrats it's an awesome watch. Still have it and wear it all the time
Your explanation showing the raised dimension of 41mm was very interesting.
Im watching every video out there to decide if its too big or not
It wears smaller than it reads on paper. The lug to lug is the only thing to worry about. Appreciate the kind words
Great review. Amazing accuracy, value. I have a small wrist but this big guy works for me on a nato.
I'm glad you like it! It's been about a year since I got mine, and I like it more now than ever.
Hello, what's the size of your wrist?
Thanks for the review. I had to change my battery and you explained how to get the hands in the correct position. I have a 2017 model and like the looks of the 2015 dial you installed in your watch. Yes I had a Speedmaster and was not impressed.
first class review ,,you you very much,,i have a black one being delivered tomorrow and a steel one being delivered 1st june
graham field Thank you. I was wearing mine yesterday. I put on a black RedRockStraps canvas strap and haven't looked back. I wear it all the time. Still in "honeymoon" stage of ownerships after 6 months. Congratulations on a great watch. I can't recommend it enough.
To set the hands for the Chrono pull crown out two clicks and hold pusher down till rotates to desired position. Don't have to keep clicking
Haha great info that could have saved me some time. How do you like the watch? Thanks for watching!
@@DimePieceTimepiece no worries :) I LOVE the watch! I was worried it would be too big but agree with what you said.... Great review btw.
Lol at 16:50
My new favorite reviewer!
Haha thanks bro
Good call on getting this watch without the date window. The only thing that would make this watch perfect would be if Citizen would allow Bulova to make this an eco-drive/solar watch.
Thank you!
I went with the 96a225 polished model . I like it. Wears a tad big on a 7" inch but not too bad. Great price for a quality watch imo. It's not my speedmaster 145022 st71 but I didn't think it would be. Nice vid. ✌
Thank you kindly. I remember seeing the polished model come out. It wasn't available yet at time of publishing, but I suppose if it were I might have opted straight for that option and saved some headache. Either way, would you agree the classic type face on the dial makes all the difference? Thanks for watching
@@DimePieceTimepiece The type face and the no-date were the two reasons why I picked the 96A225. After wearing it for a couple of days, I really got into the mirror finish. It looks so much better than the blasted case.
@@DirkKirchberg Awesome. Enjoy!
Great review. Thanks for that.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent review !!!
Thank you!
Sweet review,.....SWEET, sweet watch !! Thanks
Haha thanks bro. Indeed it is sweet. Still sweet every time I put it on, and it's been over two years. Thank you for watching and for the kind words
Great review, than you! I have a collection of "space" watches and this is one I don't have. I have been putting it off as I know I won't wear it much as I have a number of other chrono's that I just like the look of better. But I want it to add to my collection. Where did you find it for under $300? Amazon and ebay have it for around $380.
Thank you! I got mine from Amazon. They were selling for 290 back in November. If you're on the fence, the watch looks much better in person.
I got mine for 480 in EU cuz +20% tax.
Great review but I think the vintage woven leather strap looks cool and you might even regret selling it. Cheers!
Honestly I probably do regret it. At the time I was a student and it made a difference haha. Thanks for watching its such a cool watch I still wear it all the time
@@DimePieceTimepiece oh well the things we regret..ok its been some time now so when are you reviewing that sweet vintage devil diver?
@@CasaLobo77 Great question. I still have and love the devil diver accutron. Next vid will be an sotc at 1000 subs I think
Buying this watch
Heck yeah man did I have anything to do with that decision? It's an awesome watch. I still wear it all the time. Putting it on a RedRockStraps custom canvas was a total game changer, and it eliminates any nato running under the case so the watch sits lower. You cannot go wrong with this watch if it fits your wrist. Let me know if you like it!
Your voice makes me want to watch Modern Marvels
Eric S High praise. Thanks for checking it my video.
Just a little correction the watch is more commonly associated with EVA 3 which took place August 2nd minor detail though
No doubt. I did detail that in the video, but nothing beats the visceral impact of starting a vid with a crew's initial lunar touchdown. Better footy for the into. Thank you for watching!
@@DimePieceTimepiece How does the watch feel?
@@infinite6339 The watch feels premium. It has a good weight in the hand, even without a strap. If you're on the fence, get it. In person, the watch looks even better (and smaller) than on screen. I have mine on a custom canvas Red Rocks Strap (from etsy - would absolutely recommend). Get one
@@DimePieceTimepiece Awesome was considering it anyway I had a massive MontBlanc before and got complimented on that quite a bit at work. People often associate big watches with big wrists fashions about being bold I find. In comparison to the speedy what do you make of it. Personally I find the speedy a tad basic for the price it commands
@@infinite6339 It's bigger and less dressy than the speedy. Before the BMW, I thought the speedy would be my next grail alongside my PO. After 2 years with this watch, I still have no desire to buy a speedy. I mean I'll take one lol, but the BMW is fully capable of permanently scratching the speedy itch for me, as I'm not looking dress-watch-ability. If you love the speedmaster, really want that Swiss luxury factor, and want an every day luxury all rounder that can also be dressed up, I see a great argument for the speedmaster. I have that in my all time grail (42mm planet ocean 2500), so the BMW is perfect for me personally. Dude just get the damn watch haha you will love it
Cant decide between this or the black model. I really like this one though with a black nato strap!
There's a new third model as well. It is entirely high polish and comes on a black nato. It has the newer no-date dial too. Check it out you might like it! Thanks for watching
@@DimePieceTimepiece I can't find a place to buy it, is there anything online?
love the dry humor
Thanks again. Best hidden gem watch channel on TH-cam. When I hit a thousand subs I'll be forced to do a SOTC vid and update the people
@@DimePieceTimepiece well you're one sub closer now...terrific review!
Hi, awesome review!!! I have been planning buy this Bulova Moonwatch. I prefer the 2017 no date, old logo version over the 2015 with date window. However, I would like to know if the casing of the 2017 is polished metal. I know the 2015 is encased in brushed steel. Can you please advise? Thanks.
Hi Ian, thanks for watching. The 2015 version has a beadblasted finish, but bulova did just unveil a high polish version moon watch with no date and older font! Check out Bulova's website it's brand new as of April this year!
@@DimePieceTimepiece thanks again!
Great review I didn't know it was thermocompensated. 👍
I wear it all the time. Still so cool. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, good review, I almost got the watch before the PVD version came out but I couldn't get past the non concentric spin of the 1/10th second sub dial, are they all like that?
There is one atrocious example of an off center 1/10th seconds hand on youtube. It wasn't noticeably off axis on either of mine.
Dime Piece Timepiece when the elapsed 1/10th second sub dial spins it looks off center..
It might look worse on a big screen. It's not absolutely perfect, but I don't notice it. It is ultimately a $300 watch. Its quick spin emphasizes even the smallest centering imperfection. The dial must be seen in real life to appreciate the fit and finish. It's very good.
Dime Piece Timepiece I am going to look at the new pvd version soon! Thanks again!
You got it brother. Let me know if you pull the trigger.
Nice video !
Thank you for watching!
Excellent video! Make more!
Thanks for watching and the kind words
"......You gotta push it like 300 times...", no you don't, hold it down for fast advance. Also, my pushes are solid, they don't rattle at all. Great video though, loved it.
You're joking! Oh well Lesson learned haha. Thanks for watching. It's such a cool watch. After 2 years, it's firmly in the forever collection. Which color do you have?
@@DimePieceTimepiece, I've got the black with the two straps. Keeping it on the mission detail strap. I just love it.
@@WFM65 Awesome. Great watch. Thanks for watching
12:00 lmao
Lol thank you for watching
What's the NATO strap you bought?
Thanks for watching! It's a 20mm Phenomenato Slim Bond!
Thanks to Bulova, my dream of owning a "Speedmaster" may become a reality. Not sure about the size/fit and the bracelet vs the strap version.
Martin R. I went from considering the Speedmaster a grail to actively not wanting one because I have this watch. If anything, that opinion has been strengthened lately. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the reply! Not an expert, but I don't have problems wearing Garmin 920xt, which is a 48x 55 x 12.7mm triathlon watch. I think the Lunar Pilot should fit me as well. Do you prefer bracelet over the strap version or vice versa?
Martin R. If you're used to a watch that large (and square, which wear much larger than round watches), the BMW will be significantly smaller by comparison. I haven't tried/seen the bracelet in person. I've had mine on a custom RedRockStraps black canvas strap, and I can't see ever changing it. It sits high on the wrist on the special space velcro strap or a nato. For that reason, I recommend something that doesn't run under the watch for daily use. The velcro space strap is cool, but it sits in the box tbh. For daily wear, I'd recommend a 2 piece strap or the bracelet. The bracelet will make it wear even larger (more metal/visual mass). My choices on the matter should speak to what I prefer. Choose whichever speaks to you more. Don't worry about investment/value. Buy what you like.
Dime Piece Timepiece Thank you! Will have to find a dealer in Vienna, Austria and try them out.
this dude’s voice sounds like paul rudd a little bit when he explained the tachymeter lol
Dang it, you found me! Thanks for watching
What is the exact version? #?
Hi! Do you think on a retail store would be the same price as on Amazon? I'm from Brazil and buying theses from internet here are pretty pricey due to the taxes. A friend of mine is going to US soon and I'm thinking to ask he to buy one for me. Nice review btw :)
Juliano Maia Braga I've seen it locally in shops for ~350, lower during sales. They aren't in every shop, but they can be found. Great idea to have your friend pick one up. Thanks man.
Thanks! There's one in a jewllery here in my city, but it costs about $ 650 dollars. Keep it up with the watch mods videos
Just picked up mine from Ebay, all new, with the original package for 300$, shipped to Austria, I paid 80euros for the customs.
Bought it from timelesswatchstore on ebay, 100% would suggest
Bonny Stark thanks for the advice! I'll try
:) but I'm sorry I took the last one... maybe he will have some more soon ! good luck !
Great review! Subbed 👍🏻
Thank you so much! Much appreciated
Hi ! can you know the reference !? Thank you
If you go to far with the second hand alignment, you can just keep the pusher in to rotate the hand instead of stepping it through 300 increments.
Ha great comment and a big time saver. Thank you for watching
I used to wearing Japanese watches, but I find that very interesting about Bulova lately , the US brand.
The Bulova mades always looked raw and bold and big compare to Japanese, just like a Harley compare to Honda or Kawasaki.
But lucky the size of moon watch from Bulova is the same with my Seiko save the ocean turtle (45mm).
So the first list of my chronograph watch must be have it names. 😀
Agreed. Nice comparison, I have a mint 1976 CB550! Thanks for watching!
Ich habe meine BULOVA Lunar Pilot (mit Datum) jetzt 4 Jahre. Eine Gangabweichung ist im Halbjahr, wenn auf MESZ bzw. auf MEZ umgestellt werden muss, nicht feststellbar!
Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass ich kostenlose Übersetzungssoftware verwende. Danke für deinen Kommentar! Ich habe meine seit ungefähr der gleichen Zeit. Es ist eine unglaubliche Uhr, auf die ich stolz bin, sie in meiner Sammlung zu haben.
I prefer my 30yo Browne & Sharpe analog calipers, but to each his own. :D
The calipers are the true stars of my show! Haha thanks for watching
Great review, very informative.
Anton S. Tomac Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot that people enjoy it.
Nice watch , very precise but because of the crystal is a big no no for me!
Thanks for watching Stefan! The crystal is a little boxy, but if that is your only hang up, I would have to recommend seeing it in person. It doesn't seem that out of place in person. Thanks for the comment!
@@DimePieceTimepiece Went with a Seiko Sumo island green limited edition, thanks for answering!
@@vladut89bb Perfect choice! That's a sick watch!
Fine adjustments can be made by depressing the pushers until it hits a fast-forward mode. Also my date print seems to be better.
Did it really break, because I’ve heard that he had planned out the whole thing .Nevertheless I owned this watch...I flipped it to a friend who still has it. Even on my 7 1/2 inch wrist the 52/53 mm lug to lug Was just too big(In my opinion anyway). I love the watch otherwise, and as far as quartz movements go The high precision high frequency in-house Bulova movement is what I called a Quartz with a soul. If they make it in a 42/43 mm width and anything under 50 lug to lug I will buy it again tomorrow. Thanks for the great review and the backstory info!
Haha who knows. The same guy snuck a bunch of stamps into space to flip for high profit-per-weight space souvenirs and got in some trouble. If they made that, I'd buy one
Dime Piece Timepiece Do you know what kind of stamps they were? It sounds like the story of the Omega Breaking was just an excuse for another way for him to cash in. I think it was Jody(just one more watch) That Said he had read about that. Nevertheless, the watch has been to space and it’s really cool! Now make it in a 48 lug to lug Bulova!!!!!
@@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm Wanna know my conspiracy? That Bulova corporate was the one who paid that much. It was the basis for half the publicity this watch has ever got, it's 1.65 mil price tag. Worth way more to bulova than the equivalent in advertising. Just my $0.02
Dime Piece Timepiece Had not thought about that possibility. It fits though. So The watch went along with him As his ‘backup watch’, Bulova New about it and supply the exact model that they wanted to call their ‘space watch’. The omega mysteriously breaks(Likely story)...Then they Finance a proxy buyer to purchase the watch...Possibly even had other proxy buyers running up the price at the auction. Does that mean we’ve been infiltrated by the Japanese? Bulova is now owned by citizen group...😆
i cannot afford the omega speedmaster but bulova is a great alternative choice
Thanks for watching! Before the bulova was released, the Speedmaster was the next watch on my list. Since getting the bulova 5 years ago, the idea of buying a speedmaster hasn't seriously crossed my mind once. Enjoy it!
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Thanks bro. New stuff eventually I swear ha
Thanks for the informative and in depth video...I have seen all the videos of BMW...and yours is the ultimate...my main aim to buy was a speedmaster but the over exorbitant price has put me down but to my luck BMW came and i was awestruck.by its similar look..but considering my skinny 6.25 inch wrist I was delaying to pull the trigger...but last week I gave in and it arrived on 11th sep18...and to my surprise it fits superbly on my wrist the basket weave genuine leather strap is awesome...it's so smooth and fits snugly and gives a sporty look...imagine how many heads turned...i am loving it...the date is so subdued with a nice soft font...i would stress people to go for the date option it's a must feature to have considering a tool watch...since the chrono can take only 60 min which was a major sore in the thumb...my main purpose was to keep track of how much time I waste in waiting areas...malls...but sadly this chrono does only a 1 hr record....can u explain what's the use of 1/10 sec subdial at 3....it's really putting me down as it's of no use practically....also the Original BMW had yellowish hour hands...i really liked that look....by the way your's is the only video that made justice to the dial as it showed the real beauty of the 3d effect it makes which is surprising that it has been done 47 years back which only recently we are seeing in watches like Gshock of casio...also there is a unique contrast of black between main dial and sub dial which is quite distinctive....i got this for 340$ with shipping and import duties so the actual retail price was 290$ from amazon and i love the date option with leather belt...guys its even better than metal bracelet and velcro or nato options...for this price you get accuracy...tool watch chrono..date...sports watch look....with trendy big size dial which is in vogue now a days though small size is coming back too...and a watch which has gone to the moon with details signed on back...it's too much to boast of and speak about while discussing in any chat with buddies....to sum up I SIMPLY LOVE THIS WATCH and am wearing every day....just one draw back or complaint...need 12 hr sub dial and yellow hour markers and smudge proof AR glass is bulova listening though thanks still for the wonderful collectors watch. which is worth every $...👍👍👍👌👌👌
Wow thank you the kind words. It's nice to read such praise on a Saturday morning lol. Congrats on a great watch. I wear mine all the time. It's been almost a year, and it's still amazing. The original watch has a nice tritium patina on the hands and markers, but when it was new, it would have stark white on black like ours. I have heard of people applying tea with a paintbrush to markers/hands to create that patina look, but I wouldn't dare and can't recommend others even try. I think the 1/10s subdial is great. It's a real quartz party trick as a mechanical watch can't do that (AFAIK). All things considered, a 12h subdial would be more functional, but the name of the game with this watch is precision, and why not have a seriously precise instrument? Plus, when you inevitably forget to stop the running chronograph, it only kills your battery for one hour at a time instead of 12. I forget it's running all the time lol. Glad to hear you are enjoying it! I swear I will put out new content eventually haha. It's hard to sit inside and edit for free when the weather is so fantastic outside!
-DPTP
@@DimePieceTimepiece
Thanks for the prompt reply and valuable reason for 1/10 second and patina look work around...even i wouldnt dare too try the tea trick...also will add more value by boasting 1/ 10 sec accuracy...infact battery saving is important if one forgets to stop it....to my surprise the price has jumped 100$ more on amazon...so we are in for some valuable watch in due course of time...may be a few years or a decade will definetly increase its ROI...👍👍👍👍 keep the good work just saw this pick of dave scott www.collectspace.com/review/philip/apollo15_scottbulova01-lg.jpg wearing our collectors watch...enjoy guys...
lol all these youtubers calling the leather strap "carbon fiber"... its a traditional leather weave pattern, which were a common design pattern of the time.
Fair point. Thanks for watching
It would be a must if it wasn't for its size, it's way too big for regular men.
Maybe that's what makes it sweet? Lol thanks for watching
Sent mine back. Way too tall and simply too big overall. Bulova missed the mark here; the watch movement would have allowed a slightly smaller case.
Sorry to hear that bossman. It was a game changer when I put it on a canvas strap. Check out red rocks straps on etsy
Sorry you lost me after the pretty little green calliper intro being a dimensional calibration engineer those plastic callipers are for Lego and nothing precision engineering
Apology accepted! They measure to the tenth of a millimeter. Thanks for watching!
Good because in my game we check the mitutoyo callipers to a ukas standard of a tenth of a micron 0.0001mm👌
@@martinwilliams6027 What a tool
Functional size .... no its a big ass watch.
Too big. Sorry Bulova.
Hey Sam thanks for watching. I would recommend seeing it in person. It's not tiny, but it's definitely not a dinner plate either. Thanks!
I've got a 43mm watch with 50mm lug length. That's my upper limit. Plus the crystal is just asking to be shattered.
Ive had this piece and it wears BIGGER than it is,.
Taco Hans I disagree but thank you for watching
mine wears smaller than 43mm divers.
Distasteful and degrading having used the word ' Sap ' toward another person.
Lol hope you enjoyed the strap bro