@@YOLTit isn't that big tbh. I was super scared about it being a humongous monstrosity after browsing reddit. But when I got it I was pleasantly surprised.
I purchased the Speetimer back in June and I couldn't be more happy with this purchase. The primary factor in my decision, which I had debated for some time, was specicifically the case size and wearability that Teddy mentioned in this video. I also lean toward the Seiko in the area of style just a bit, but they are both great looking watches IMO. I do love the history of this Bulova model and would love to have it in my collection just for that reason.. it is really cool, but the overall history of Seiko as well as my love for the brand helped me get over that hump in my decision making process as well. To anyone reading this I had both watches in hand on several occasions prior to my purchase, and I can honestly say imo there is no real winner between these two pieces. It all comes down to personal preference, they're about as even a comparison as two watches could ever be. I will say that owning this Seiko has been wonderful, and at this price point (or any price point really lol) it's a lovely piece to have on wrist, and outside of the lackluster loom design I have no other complaint whatsoever. I'm certain if I owned the Bulova my feelings would be the same towards it as well. If your in a position that your deciding between the watches I don't believe you will be dissapointed either way you go. 🙂
I have the Lunar Pilot and the connection to the history of Apollo 15 was a major factor in my purchase. A piece of astronaut history without the price of an Omega.
I own the Omega Moon Watch and the Bulova Lunar Pilot. I think the Seiko Speedtimer would complete my chrono collection. Three great watches with three distinct personalities. Who needs a Daytona?
Seiko SSC911 owner - I found a local AD that price matched online at the time (April '23), for $540 as an 1 yr anniversary gift from my wife to me 😂 This is the most expensive watch I own, so take that as you will. 1. It is absolutely my favorite of my collection! Probably 75-85% wear status rn. My wrist is 6.5", so the 41mm was exactly what I was looking for. 2. I love the red accent for the chrono hand. 3. This is my first quarts watch, I am more of an automatic kind of guy. Mechanical Engineer. But I love the implementation of solar + me being lazy with a 10+ battery life horizon. 4. Aesthetically, I love the way it looks, feels, and tells the time on my wrist. What else can you ask for. I don't own any of the other watches, but as a SSC911 owner, love love love love it!
You still have to change the capacitor/batt every four to five years on the Solar Seiko. It is used to store power from sun. Without it, it quits. Like the Seiko Kinetics (which I also own). Sorry…. Bulova Precisionist line like this watch, batteries last more than 4 years. I own the Pilot on this show. Bought from Teddy. Love it. I have 5 year old dress look Precisionist which I just change the battery. Dial is amazing. Is off max 2 seconds a year.
Are you guys real human beings? Changing a battery every 4 years made you decide for the inferior in nearly every way and uglier watch? Are you human Meanwhile people are spending 10x this for a another moonwatch that's actually uglier lmao
I went for the bulova Snoopy. Simply put I found it a lot better made than the seiko which felt "chintzy" and much lower grade materials all round. If I'm having a quartz, I want the best I can get for the money and the movement accuracy was also a no brainer. It's not as if seiko can't make good quartz movements either, some of the grand seiko movements are amazingly accurate and I hear they actually grow their own quartz crystals too so I don't know why they can't make a comparable movement to rival the one in the bulova.
Picked up a Lunar Pilot blue panda for $605 at my local department store. I could not be more happy with this beauty. Thanks for nudging me toward it, Teddy.
The Bulova with the Leather strap is my next purchase on your site! Saving up the money to treat myself, I did not know about this watch until I saw it on your page a little while back. I love the history and the looks to it. It really makes a nice statement without trying to hard. I appreciate the great videos as always and look forward to future content!
I own the smaller Speedtimer. Didn’t consider the Bulova when making my purchase as I fell in love with looks of the Seiko. Still prefer the size and ratio of the bezel to the dial and subdials vs the Bulova but it’s purely personal taste. Solar aspect of the Speedtimer is great too.
@@user-xe4yb5xc8tnot true from my experience. I have owned a Bulova precisionist 98B267 with the same 262kHz movement for two and a half years and have not had to replace the battery yet. Although I suspect if you use the chromatograph a lot that will probably drain the battery quicker but the high frequency quartz beat is not. I love my 98B267 on a blue strap as I know when I put it on in the morning it is at the correct time. From my experience setting it twice a year when daylight saving time changes, the accuracy is phenomenal, single digit seconds a year. So much so that when setting my mechanical watches I use the Bulova as the reference time. Anyway, even if I did have to buy a battery every six months, which I don’t, I would still appreciate having such a world class accurate movement in my collection.
One thing I've come to love about my Lunar Pilot is the pushers. There's no other watch in production with pushers like that. Very satisfying and unique click, very satisfying and unique styling and feel.
I own the 1st edition Bulova Lunar pilot. I opted for the version with leather/NATO strap. I gave it a try as I love the Omega counterpart, but I can't justify the cost when there's another watch with similar heritage and good looks. I have a small wrist and I usually wear small watches. I decided to keep this one as it doesn't look as big as some people think, which might be related to the strap I'm using.
Well done Teddy.. I have both of these on want list.. I am definitely leaning to the Bulova. I just love the Blue and White Panda with the better sweep..
Went with the Bulova in the 50th special edition (gold and gray). With lore and history of the Lunar Pilot was a no brainer. For under a $1000 I got a watch that wears amazing, sweeps like an automatic and has a luxury feel due to its history. No regrets and will be staying in the collection for a long time
I did this comparison several months ago just before the smaller and blue variant Bulova was announced. When I saw that one I knew it was for me. I love it comes with a quick change blue leather strap as well.
I have passed on the Seiko multiple times now... yet I own two Lunar Pilots. PVD and the new "snoopy panda." I feel they wear a lot smaller than the measurements would indicate. That white textured dial on the newer model though is a deal sealer though. Beautiful.
I have the speedtimer and I love it. Great for everyday, looks just as great when you swap the bracelet for straps! I chose the speedtimer because I liked the aesthetic better and it is typically cheaper when it comes to finding them on sale (got mine for around $500). 41mm fits great around my 7 inch wrist as well compared to the larger bulova.
Excellent comparison Teddy! Very timely too as I am considering both of these watches. I think I am going with Seiko SBDL085/SSC813. Deciding factors for me are the case size and the fact that I want a black/white Panda. Add the solar functionality, price at present, and the fact that I like the look, I think it is a pretty good value proposition as a daily beater.
I have the SSC813 and the Blue smaller Lunar Pilot, and I wear the speedtimer more. I have a 19cm wrist and even then the Lunar Pilot still feels chunky, the box crystal sticking out makes it really thick and feel top heavy. That said, I love the "silver snoopy" look of the bulova and the dial finishing is spectacular so both of them get wrist time, its just easier for me to throw the speedtimer on most days.
My family got me a bulova lunar pilot for my 22nd bday last month and I love it, and now after seeing more of these videos I’m more interested about watches.
I have the 39mm Speedtimer Panda and absolutely love it. I also very much almost bought the Lunar Pilot but I couldn't justify buying two very similar watches. Like this video, it was a very close choice but in the end it just came down to personal preference. I just preferred the classic look of the Speedtimer and the smaller size for my tiny wrists. Let's all face it though, it's the actually Omega Moonwatch that we all crave for. That's my next watch, defo. Another great video.
Love both of these, I suspect the blue panda Bulova will find its way to my wrist eventually but I do wish Seiko would bring some of the cool color variants from its Spirit chrono line into the Speedtimer range.
I bit the bullet and bought the 'traditional' black version of the new, smaller Bulova Lunar Pilot (and paid 'only' $610 for it, full box, metal bracelet + leather strap 'n all). I'd prefer it in a 41mm but its 43mm work with my 6.9" wrist just fine. I'm super-happy with it and it's getting far more wrist time than I thought I'd be giving it... If there is one complaint I have is that's it's pretty heavy on a bracelet, but that might be due to me wearing mostly titanium watches lately...
I love them both, got the 41.5mm Speedtimer a month ago and it's hogging wrist time from the rest of my collection. Additionally, I love the fact it's solar. I've enjoyed the low maintenance of five Citizen Eco-Drives and I'm happy to have a Seiko with solar. I also love the Lunar Pilot and just placed my order for the 43.5. I'm a Grand Seiko collector and even the spring drive can't match the accuracy of the Bulova NP20.
I own the Bulova, and though I like the Seiko, it's just not special enough for me. The Bulova has just that bit extra that makes me want to wear it. And they can be had for around 350 Euros, which makes them a bit of a bargain.
I have an 8.5” wrist and would LOVE to see a Speedtimer in the 43mm-45mm range. For now the 45mm Lunar Pilot is perfect for me. Conversely I’m sure those with smaller wrists would love to see a Lunar Pilot in the 39mm-41mm range.
@@ashdobbs I just stick to brands with a long option for straps. I will say, I appreciate the fact that the Casios I really like seem to fit 9" wrists out of the box.
I'm a big fan of Bulova. I have the DSOTM and 50th anniversary as well as the blue panda. I like Seiko as well. I think this was a fair and balanced review and both brands so close.
I have the Bulova lunar pilot all black version, which I think is super sporty watch comparing to other lunar pilot model and speedtimer models. BTW, love this kind of videos. Want more from you.
Speedtimer looked great online.. but very small on my wrist and kinda "toylike" in person - literally overpriced after I saw it in the shop IMO. Lunar Pilot looks and feels premium in person and on my wrist the size fits better. I would say it's all about your wrist size and what size watch you prefer.
May i ask what wrist size you have? I tried on the Speedtimer and was suprised that it fit my small wrist (~15.5cm) quite nicely. Even looking a tiny bit small. With the Lunar Pilot im worried it will Look just comically oversized on my wrist. Even tough it's aesthetics appeal way more to me
@@g4myc963 ~16.5cm but I am also 182cm tall so any big watch fits me visually - even going up to 45cm I also just bought the Lunar Pilot (White Dial) and am extremely happy ^^
You also get the leather strap with the lunar pilot. I own the black smaller lunar pilot and I was worried I wouldn’t like the protruding crystal, but sometimes it catches sunlight just right and glows around the frosted edge in such a cool way
I am huge Seiko fan. Bought Pressage and others from Teddy. With that said, also bigger fan of Bulova Precisionist fan. I also bought a Pilot Chrono, love the Apollo story with the Pilot. Panda/white-blue dial from Teddy. Dial is spectacular. Another great experience. The
I really like both but I went with Seiko (SSC911 one as I did not like the "Panda" because it didn't look as good to me and the faux aged lume turned me off), Seiko means a little more to me because my dad loves the brand and it's my first foray in watch collecting, so it has a lot more meaning to me. I did get the Khaki Murph on the side for my obligatory space-related watch because it's also from my favorite movie of all time :D
I just purchased the Bulova 45 mm with the leather strap. I like the watch a lot. My favorite quartz chronograph is the Citizen Caliber 2100 in Titanium. It would be interesting to include Citizen in a quartz comparison.
I purchased the Bulova Blue/White from their website at a great deal. It’s a beautiful and functional watch but I have a few complaints. It wears much larger than i expected due to the high and wide crystal. Also, the subdials have printed indices around the OUTSIDE of the dials rather than on the subdials themselves and I can’t say that it’s a good thing. Lastly, the 1/10th second dial lacks the leading zero before the decimal point.
One thing that I wish your reviews would cover is to rate how resistant the watches are for daily wear, specifically the wear resistance of the materials for the crystal, case and band. Are you able to measure the hardness of the band and case? Maybe you can team up with Project Farm TH-cam channel to develop a series of tests to simulate normal or even heavy duty wear? I mean, is there anything worse than saving up for a watch, buying it, then a week later it has scratches all over it? Not good. Anyway, thanks for your video, really enjoyed it!
I got both of them. Love the panda dial on the Seiko. But the 39 mm is tough for me to read. Getting older and my eyesight is not what it used to be. Also,--for me--the Seiko bracelet is a bit uncomfortable. So I switched to a bund strap. Similarly, the Lunar Pilot with the paddle pushers is just fun. The Bulova comes with a leather strap that feels light and comfortable. You can't go wrong with either the Seiko Speedtimer or the Bulova Lunar Pilot.
I’ve owned the SSC813 almost since release. When I picked it out of the case I had no interest in a chronograph, but I thought in person it looked great. The heft and size were just right for me,and the contrast and layout just worked for me. On an intellectual level I was more interested in the Lunar Pilot I tried on the same day, as it certainly has a more interesting history. But the flatter crystal, overall layout, etc just didn’t do it for me. I’d advise anyone to get both on the wrist, what you feel is an X factor for which you just can’t account in advance. My Seiko runs about 3.5 seconds fast per month. The large sweeping chronograph hand its great for timing patients’ heart rates at work. I wear it 5 days a week to work (physician) and the case and crystal still look new. The bracelet and clasp have scratched as expected. The 24 hour hand is quite useless. The tachymeter is accurate as tested at highway speeds. I’m very happy for the ~$530 sale price.
The bulova is better looking by miles, has a quartz that isn't a toy and is basically GS level and is overall better built. Also I got it for $50 more than your seiko lmao
I have a marine master 300 and a grand Seiko and I have to pick the bulova here. It’s simply outstanding. Had a chance to try it on the wrist at a retailer.
Not all of the points in the table are equally important and not to same people, so certainly should never be equally weighted as here. For me, weightage would go towards case, bracelet/clasp, dial and movement, any given day. Most probably for 90% of people. If I look at just those, Bulova wins in all. The rest doesn't really matter that much (for me).
Just ordered a Lunar Pilot Meteorite. Very excited to finally say I have a lunar pilot. Sapphire crystal, titanium grade 5 case, meteorite dial limited to 5000 pieces.. Getting it brand new for $1050! Absolute steal.
I love the look of th seiko, it's classic and I seriously nearly pulled the trigger on it. Then I saw the 50th Anniversary edition lunar pilot and watched the remastered Apollo 15 documentary and fell in love with the history. I love the gold and grey combination of the 50th Anniversary and the grey leather strap. I've seen there is a NASA replica Velcro strap for this as well for around 20USD. I might add this for occasional use.
I love both of these. Specifically the panda and blue panda you used here. That said, I think the Bulova shoulda won this on your chart. Primarily, the Cost category. While the Bulova is a little more expensive (barely), you’re paying for the better movement. IMO, the last category shoulda been a tie at least, if not given outright to the Bulova. The same accuracy in a year as Seiko’s in a month? Come on, man. Anyway. Thanks for another great video. I’d love to see more of these heads up battles. Preferably one without your beloved Seiko? 😂 Just teasing. I love Seikos too. My typical everyday watch is a JDM SCVE051. I always catch myself checking it out throughout the day to watch the movement 😊
Hi Teddy i have seikos in my collection but being a space & aviation fan its the Bulova for me i own both this Snoopy 43mm version & the Black date 45mm both out standing quality watches timing supberb i got great deals on both cheers from the UK.
Hallo Teddy, well for me as I said before it still would be the bulavo,the white and blue. The history here I really like.and the more elegant feel to the watch as well. I got my first seiki because of you andi am very happy, won't be my last one. Thanks from Switzerland 🇨🇭, rachel
I love the Lunar Pilot. The face depth and detail, pusher and crown design, and case shape are beautiful. Combined with the history they create a watch that feels unique and very good value for money. I have a smaller wrist and find it very comfortable and actually love the overall size on the wrist.
I was a teenager during Apollo and own a 1974 vintage Omega Speedmaster so I had to get the Lunar Pilot. My wrists are 7.5 inches so I can carry off the 45.5mm version but I’m very tempted to trade it in for the new, smaller version.
I really love my Bulova. Got this out of nothing. Never wore a watch that costs more than 200 bucks. Then I got that and always enjoy it, when looking at my wrist. But the Seiko looks really nice as well!
I saw photos of the new speedtimer and loved it. I put it on my 17.5cm wrist in store and it looked so small on me. Today I tried the new lunar pilot in white/blue. It looked gorgeous. I will buy that one
Great, just in time for my buys. In my country Bulova have higer cost about $150. and love the look of this Seiko so, for me and my wirst the Seiko is the winner. But th Bulova looks great too. Greetings, and thanks for the video.
I bought the speedtimer in the blue dial variant. Very happy with it once id got used to ( my first chrono ) the second hand not moving like I expected, The only disap[pointment is the date window is to small and deep set so very difficult for a presbyopic 60+ yr old to see . In all its a great watch just wish date was easier to see
I went with the Bulova based on the fact I wanted a moonwatch but couldnt justify a Speedmaster. I was also able to find one for just under $300 new so I had to jump on it. Someday I'd like to get a SSC911 Speedtimer, I just cant justify the price currently.
I have both watches. The 41mm of the Speedtimer. Both are great watches overall. The seiko, IMO, has a cooler look to it. It’s also just slightly more comfortable on my wrist. The Bulova is still a very cool looking watch, don’t get me wrong. It has a really cool case shape with those lugs, and of course the amazing history with Apollo 15 commander Dave Scott. That means a lot to me, being a big science nerd. The Lunar Pilot is crazy accurate. I’m currently doing a long term timing run to see exactly how accurate it it. However my speedtimer gains 0.3 spd consistently, over a 3 month timing run. Also the Bulova has better dial legibility. I can’t really say which is a better watch as I like both for different reasons.
Thanks Teddy 👍🏻 I have been looking at the Seiko ❤ for a while and Will buy it soon. I think the solar power is really cool, combined with a slight retro design does it for me. Also the Seiko looks gorgeous on a Brown leather strap. I disagree w. Teddy on the points for movement because of solar power, power indikator and the date which the Bulova cant match.
I had the Bulova, and I enjoyed it for a few years, however I recently sold it for the Speedtimer. I like the proportions of the case, the size and placement of the subdials, and the black/white panda dial, and polished faux ceramic tachymetre of the Seiko just appeal to my eye more. Both are amazing value for money watches though
I have the Seiko 813 and was disappointed with size but recently put it on a jubilee bracelet and bam a new watch. Completely different. Enjoy wearing it now
I chose Speedtimer, because I was more confident about the case size, I’m not a NASA-buff, and it made a great 3 Seiko collection with my SPB155 and SPB143.
When I got my Citizen Titanium Pro Master I decide to visit a Seiko Boutique store and ask about the Speedtimer wearing a shiny Citizen. Was given the red carpet treatment. The design of the Speedtimer Panda appealed to me but was a little shocked at the weight of the watch and realised the new titanium watch I was wearing was spoiling me. The Seiko boutique was also charging full RRP while online authorised dealers were a few hundred cheaper. Had the Speedtimer been available in titanium I could have foolishly bought it online. I also had a look at the Bulova Lunar Pilot online. For a quartz watch it was pricey. My expectations was at that price range I would want it to be Solar powered and maintenance free. I also found the newer 43mm was more expensive than the 45mm. Possibly in the coming years if the 43mm gets cheaper I could be persuaded to get one purely for the novelty value.
I own the bulova the black dial first edition, i love it ! The pushers feel and the the 3d look on the dial is so cool! I think it doesnt look so big or i just dont care lol!
Great comparison but one thing not mentioned was the max. 1 hour chrono on the Bulova. I have the big beast and love it (8.5" wrist). I probably wouldn't have purchased it had I noticed you can't time anything longer than 1 hour.
The Bulova advantages are very attractive, and had they a 40mm version it might be the winner for me. However... I love my Speedtimer (despite the useless 24 hr subdial, the unreadable date, and only 2 microadjusts). It is always a joy to wear and look at. The black (deep blue, actually) sunken subdials look great against the off-white dial. It is distinctive from a distance. Solar...always ready to go.
im a huge bulova fan, and would love to add a lunar pilot to my collection, but i have a hard time justifying it when i was gifted a citizen carson chronograph that has similar case dimensions to the 43mm bulova, and offers eco drive for around the 5-600$ range, often in the high 400$ on sale.
The movement on the Bulova does it for me. Most of the Bulova range does little for me with most watches containing the Miyota quartz or mechanical workings with the exception of their 262khz range. Seiko are simply awesome with an extremely complete range and high end offerings.
If you want to look like you have an Omega Speedmaster, get the Bulova. If you prefer more of a Rolex Daytona vibe, get the Seiko. I have a SSC991, and I really like it as a so-called beater for days that I am not wearing my Omega Seamaster Diver 300. It's comfortable, looks great and provides a lot of style for not a lot of money (love the silver dial with red hands). I thought the 800 series Speedtimer was too small, but if you're into smaller watches, then it's a good option.
Thanks for the comparison. The Speedtimer has history but the Lunar Pilot has better history. I just wish they would come out with a slightly smaller (40 or 4mm) version of the Lunar Pilot.
Watching the review while wearing my SSC909 aka the platinum Seitona 😃 so far I've loving the watch and even got a few compliments on it (not tjat I got it for that reason). The Bulova is so beautiful but just too big for my tiny wrist 😅
I purchased the Bulova as my only quartz chrono (and will remain so). I was sold on the accuracy (which at the time of purchase, was said to be 15 seconds per year). I have the original Dark version. The crystal is very durable and is holding up 100%. I am getting +2.75 per month, depending on the ambient temperature, since it is not regulated for temperature. The history of this watch never crosses my mind, because this model is not mechanical.
The Bulova is definitely pays more tribute to the original it borrows it's name from my which I really like. But I did pick up a speed timer. It's a shame it doesn't resemble the speedtimer it borrows it's name from, but seiko did give consumers a design that does speak to a lot of consumers. Love that they are using 62mas and MM influenced case designs. While the bracelets aren't the best on the market but so much better than any other seiko in this price range.
The Seiko Speedtimer is very attractive , even with the odd date complication placement. And it’s too small to easily read. I’d take the Bulova LP but the full size version any day for my 8.5” wrist.
For some time I was thinking of the Lunar Pilot with the straps. But then the 50th Anniversary came and that was it. I bought one. The only complaint is that it’s not very easy to read. I like the blue panda 43 mm a lot.
Love my Speedtimer. I really like the look of the blue Bulova, but didn’t like the way it looked on my wrist. I have a 7.25 inch wrist and could pull it off, but just didn’t like the way it sat. The only reason I’d buy one is because of its connection to Dave Scott and the moon. Would like to see a 39mm-40mm. Be more apt to buy one at that size.
I just Got my Seiko speedtimer 41mm. My first ever real watch I used some money on. I know it not a Rolex or anything like that. But I’m so happy with it. Looks so good on the wrist. Fits with everything.. and had so many compliments on it. I got the panda version like in this video. The 39mm looked so small on my wrist so I picked the new version. And so happy with it
Great review. I have the smaller Seiko and like it. I’ve been so tempted by the blue lunar pilot but not sure I can pull it off with my 6.5 inch wrists. Wonder if Bulova will eventually offer a 40mm?
The size will not be too big. I may have larger wrist than you. However, my pilot would work very well on your wrist. Looks natural. Get the snoopy/panda version. Will be killer on your wrist. Wife and ladies like the look of the blue leather strap that comes with the package.. Better than the SS. I like both. They are easy to change with the quick disconnect. The blue leather with the white dial/blue trim is killer. Gets looks from everyone. And, when you take it off to show it off, the case back tribute to the moon watch, always get extra respect. The dial is amazing. Better than Tissot, Hamilton, Oris, or others. So too is the amazing movement/quality across the features.
The Bulova has a bit more class, but at their diameter, it's not for me. That Speedtimer seems to be a bit underrated. It's a great all-around watch. i owned it for about 6 months and enjoyed it (it was getting ignored for my Daytona, which was probably unfair to the Speedtimer). But the guy who bought it from me, even now, many months later, loves it so much and sends random pics with it as he travels a bit. Great comparison vid, Teddy!
I bought the newer Seiko Snoopy version a few months ago. It's a beautiful well made watch but not my every day because it's just hard to read the time with white hands on a white background. The tachymeter is useless as well as the am/pm indicator.
i own the lunar pilot. i am very happy about it, and would choose it again over the seiko. the legitimate space history it has, and the cost (relative to the speedmaster), made it a no brainer for me. aside from the history, i have 2 reasons mostly... 1. I'm a big guy. my wrist size is 7.9(ish) inches. so, i will dip down to 38mm for dress and field watches, but the types that are supposed to be big, divers, chronographs, and flight watches, need to be 40mm minimum, and i can go up to 44/45. 2. due to the size of my collection (being about 50 watches) and the way i store my watches ( in an old wooden tool box with drawers, in my closet), the solar aspect of the seiko would really get minimal sunlight. the storage method i use is also the reason i stopped buying eco drives, they kept dying on me, because i like to rotate through my watches as much as i can and i may wear a few of them more than the others. i can go a few months without wearing a solar watch, then wear it for 1 day, the next time i get to it, it's skipping seconds or dead all together.
Maybe you can do a new match, the Seiko Prospex SPB381and the Longines Hydrocoquest GMT, both beautiful GMT Divers but each with a different approach to watch making, in my opinion.
Is it worth getting the bulova when I already have a speedmaster professional? I basically ordered both from a Black Friday sale for a steal and wondering if I should sell or keep the bulova. It would be interesting to compare and contrast with the speedmaster though.
Electronics designer here: the higher crystal frequency of the Bulova is just a marketing gimmic. Every "average" watch crystal is accurate at around 20 pmm, regardless of its frequency. 20 ppm amounts to 630 seconds per year. The real accuracy comes from how precise the oscillator circuit is adjusted and how temperature sensitive the surrounding electronic components are.
Seiko wasn’t on my radar tbh, but I love precisionist movements and the NASA connection, the sweep second hands especially are gorgeous! unfortunately yes some of the watches are overly chunky. To look deeper into that NASA connection, the only reason bulova didn’t get the wrist watch contract over the omega was that it was already being used in the electronic mission computer clocks. And NASA didn’t want 1 manufacturer getting a monopoly in case of critical flaws got uncovered in space and the necessity of accurate time keeping. So in a way, nothing against modern omega speedmasters, they are beautifully made, but their biggest historical achievement was they essentially got the pity vote at the time and marketed the crap out of it. Love my Lunar Pilot
The Bulova is gorgeous. I hope they will do a 39-41mm version in the future.
Even 42. I was hoping the downsize from 45 wasn’t just to 43.5
Agreed
The movement is 41.5mm... you physically can't get smaller than that without giving up the 262khz movement, which wouldn't be a Lunar Pilot...
@@YOLTit isn't that big tbh. I was super scared about it being a humongous monstrosity after browsing reddit. But when I got it I was pleasantly surprised.
Here’s hoping. I sold the 45 mm one I never wore it. Would love to try on the new one maybe it’s okay.
I purchased the Speetimer back in June and I couldn't be more happy with this purchase. The primary factor in my decision, which I had debated for some time, was specicifically the case size and wearability that Teddy mentioned in this video. I also lean toward the Seiko in the area of style just a bit, but they are both great looking watches IMO. I do love the history of this Bulova model and would love to have it in my collection just for that reason.. it is really cool, but the overall history of Seiko as well as my love for the brand helped me get over that hump in my decision making process as well. To anyone reading this I had both watches in hand on several occasions prior to my purchase, and I can honestly say imo there is no real winner between these two pieces. It all comes down to personal preference, they're about as even a comparison as two watches could ever be. I will say that owning this Seiko has been wonderful, and at this price point (or any price point really lol) it's a lovely piece to have on wrist, and outside of the lackluster loom design I have no other complaint whatsoever. I'm certain if I owned the Bulova my feelings would be the same towards it as well. If your in a position that your deciding between the watches I don't believe you will be dissapointed either way you go. 🙂
I have the Lunar Pilot and the connection to the history of Apollo 15 was a major factor in my purchase. A piece of astronaut history without the price of an Omega.
I own the Omega Moon Watch and the Bulova Lunar Pilot. I think the Seiko Speedtimer would complete my chrono collection. Three great watches with three distinct personalities. Who needs a Daytona?
Seiko SSC911 owner - I found a local AD that price matched online at the time (April '23), for $540 as an 1 yr anniversary gift from my wife to me 😂 This is the most expensive watch I own, so take that as you will.
1. It is absolutely my favorite of my collection! Probably 75-85% wear status rn. My wrist is 6.5", so the 41mm was exactly what I was looking for.
2. I love the red accent for the chrono hand.
3. This is my first quarts watch, I am more of an automatic kind of guy. Mechanical Engineer. But I love the implementation of solar + me being lazy with a 10+ battery life horizon.
4. Aesthetically, I love the way it looks, feels, and tells the time on my wrist. What else can you ask for.
I don't own any of the other watches, but as a SSC911 owner, love love love love it!
Both are beautiful watches. Never having to change the battery in the Seiko decides it for me.
You still have to change the capacitor/batt every four to five years on the Solar Seiko. It is used to store power from sun. Without it, it quits. Like the Seiko Kinetics (which I also own). Sorry….
Bulova Precisionist line like this watch, batteries last more than 4 years. I own the Pilot on this show. Bought from Teddy. Love it. I have 5 year old dress look Precisionist which I just change the battery. Dial is amazing. Is off max 2 seconds a year.
@johnross6314 that's not true. I have solar watches from both Citizen and Seiko that have lasted much longer than that.
@@AdAce21 the watches last long time. The power storage, for me, does not go past five years.
@@johnross6314 that's fair. Personal experiences always vary somewhat.
Are you guys real human beings? Changing a battery every 4 years made you decide for the inferior in nearly every way and uglier watch? Are you human
Meanwhile people are spending 10x this for a another moonwatch that's actually uglier lmao
Teddy, the quality of this video in 4k it´s amazing, the level of detail! Congratulations!
I went for the bulova Snoopy. Simply put I found it a lot better made than the seiko which felt "chintzy" and much lower grade materials all round. If I'm having a quartz, I want the best I can get for the money and the movement accuracy was also a no brainer.
It's not as if seiko can't make good quartz movements either, some of the grand seiko movements are amazingly accurate and I hear they actually grow their own quartz crystals too so I don't know why they can't make a comparable movement to rival the one in the bulova.
Picked up a Lunar Pilot blue panda for $605 at my local department store. I could not be more happy with this beauty. Thanks for nudging me toward it, Teddy.
The Bulova with the Leather strap is my next purchase on your site! Saving up the money to treat myself, I did not know about this watch until I saw it on your page a little while back. I love the history and the looks to it. It really makes a nice statement without trying to hard. I appreciate the great videos as always and look forward to future content!
I own the smaller Speedtimer. Didn’t consider the Bulova when making my purchase as I fell in love with looks of the Seiko. Still prefer the size and ratio of the bezel to the dial and subdials vs the Bulova but it’s purely personal taste. Solar aspect of the Speedtimer is great too.
I went with the Bulova and am very happy with it.
They both look great. I like the low profile pushers on the Bulova.
Lots of people say Bulova high precision movement kills battery twice faster than usual quarz and you have to change it every year. True?
@@user-xe4yb5xc8tnot true from my experience. I have owned a Bulova precisionist 98B267 with the same 262kHz movement for two and a half years and have not had to replace the battery yet. Although I suspect if you use the chromatograph a lot that will probably drain the battery quicker but the high frequency quartz beat is not. I love my 98B267 on a blue strap as I know when I put it on in the morning it is at the correct time. From my experience setting it twice a year when daylight saving time changes, the accuracy is phenomenal, single digit seconds a year. So much so that when setting my mechanical watches I use the Bulova as the reference time. Anyway, even if I did have to buy a battery every six months, which I don’t, I would still appreciate having such a world class accurate movement in my collection.
One thing I've come to love about my Lunar Pilot is the pushers. There's no other watch in production with pushers like that. Very satisfying and unique click, very satisfying and unique styling and feel.
I own the 1st edition Bulova Lunar pilot. I opted for the version with leather/NATO strap. I gave it a try as I love the Omega counterpart, but I can't justify the cost when there's another watch with similar heritage and good looks.
I have a small wrist and I usually wear small watches. I decided to keep this one as it doesn't look as big as some people think, which might be related to the strap I'm using.
May i ask how small your wrist ist exactly?
I also have a small wrist (~15,5cm) and no options in my area for trying on the Lunar Pilot.
Well done Teddy.. I have both of these on want list.. I am definitely leaning to the Bulova. I just love the Blue and White Panda with the better sweep..
Went with the Bulova in the 50th special edition (gold and gray). With lore and history of the Lunar Pilot was a no brainer. For under a $1000 I got a watch that wears amazing, sweeps like an automatic and has a luxury feel due to its history. No regrets and will be staying in the collection for a long time
I did this comparison several months ago just before the smaller and blue variant Bulova was announced. When I saw that one I knew it was for me. I love it comes with a quick change blue leather strap as well.
I have passed on the Seiko multiple times now... yet I own two Lunar Pilots. PVD and the new "snoopy panda." I feel they wear a lot smaller than the measurements would indicate. That white textured dial on the newer model though is a deal sealer though. Beautiful.
I have the speedtimer and I love it. Great for everyday, looks just as great when you swap the bracelet for straps! I chose the speedtimer because I liked the aesthetic better and it is typically cheaper when it comes to finding them on sale (got mine for around $500). 41mm fits great around my 7 inch wrist as well compared to the larger bulova.
Excellent comparison Teddy! Very timely too as I am considering both of these watches. I think I am going with Seiko SBDL085/SSC813. Deciding factors for me are the case size and the fact that I want a black/white Panda. Add the solar functionality, price at present, and the fact that I like the look, I think it is a pretty good value proposition as a daily beater.
I have the SSC813 and the Blue smaller Lunar Pilot, and I wear the speedtimer more. I have a 19cm wrist and even then the Lunar Pilot still feels chunky, the box crystal sticking out makes it really thick and feel top heavy. That said, I love the "silver snoopy" look of the bulova and the dial finishing is spectacular so both of them get wrist time, its just easier for me to throw the speedtimer on most days.
My family got me a bulova lunar pilot for my 22nd bday last month and I love it, and now after seeing more of these videos I’m more interested about watches.
I have the 39mm Speedtimer Panda and absolutely love it. I also very much almost bought the Lunar Pilot but I couldn't justify buying two very similar watches. Like this video, it was a very close choice but in the end it just came down to personal preference. I just preferred the classic look of the Speedtimer and the smaller size for my tiny wrists.
Let's all face it though, it's the actually Omega Moonwatch that we all crave for. That's my next watch, defo.
Another great video.
Love both of these, I suspect the blue panda Bulova will find its way to my wrist eventually but I do wish Seiko would bring some of the cool color variants from its Spirit chrono line into the Speedtimer range.
I bit the bullet and bought the 'traditional' black version of the new, smaller Bulova Lunar Pilot (and paid 'only' $610 for it, full box, metal bracelet + leather strap 'n all). I'd prefer it in a 41mm but its 43mm work with my 6.9" wrist just fine. I'm super-happy with it and it's getting far more wrist time than I thought I'd be giving it... If there is one complaint I have is that's it's pretty heavy on a bracelet, but that might be due to me wearing mostly titanium watches lately...
I love them both, got the 41.5mm Speedtimer a month ago and it's hogging wrist time from the rest of my collection. Additionally, I love the fact it's solar. I've enjoyed the low maintenance of five Citizen Eco-Drives and I'm happy to have a Seiko with solar. I also love the Lunar Pilot and just placed my order for the 43.5. I'm a Grand Seiko collector and even the spring drive can't match the accuracy of the Bulova NP20.
I own the Bulova, and though I like the Seiko, it's just not special enough for me. The Bulova has just that bit extra that makes me want to wear it. And they can be had for around 350 Euros, which makes them a bit of a bargain.
I purchased the Seiko Speedtimer SSC813 about a week ago and I absolutely love it! Greetings from Germany ✌🏻😊
I have an 8.5” wrist and would LOVE to see a Speedtimer in the 43mm-45mm range. For now the 45mm Lunar Pilot is perfect for me. Conversely I’m sure those with smaller wrists would love to see a Lunar Pilot in the 39mm-41mm range.
Nice to see another large wristed person here. Anything less than 40 looks goofy on me.
Ding ding ding. Only thing keeping me from getting the lunar pilot
same, I actually had the seiko and returned it. and aftermarket straps....notice how they tell you everything except the length?
@@ashdobbs I just stick to brands with a long option for straps. I will say, I appreciate the fact that the Casios I really like seem to fit 9" wrists out of the box.
8.5.....we know what you do in your spare time!!!!
The Bulova looks better, the movement is better, and it went to the moon on David Scott’s wrist. So Bulova all day everyday for me!
I'm a big fan of Bulova. I have the DSOTM and 50th anniversary as well as the blue panda. I like Seiko as well. I think this was a fair and balanced review and both brands so close.
I have the Bulova lunar pilot all black version, which I think is super sporty watch comparing to other lunar pilot model and speedtimer models. BTW, love this kind of videos. Want more from you.
Speedtimer looked great online.. but very small on my wrist and kinda "toylike" in person - literally overpriced after I saw it in the shop IMO. Lunar Pilot looks and feels premium in person and on my wrist the size fits better. I would say it's all about your wrist size and what size watch you prefer.
May i ask what wrist size you have?
I tried on the Speedtimer and was suprised that it fit my small wrist (~15.5cm) quite nicely. Even looking a tiny bit small.
With the Lunar Pilot im worried it will Look just comically oversized on my wrist. Even tough it's aesthetics appeal way more to me
@@g4myc963 ~16.5cm but I am also 182cm tall so any big watch fits me visually - even going up to 45cm
I also just bought the Lunar Pilot (White Dial) and am extremely happy ^^
You also get the leather strap with the lunar pilot. I own the black smaller lunar pilot and I was worried I wouldn’t like the protruding crystal, but sometimes it catches sunlight just right and glows around the frosted edge in such a cool way
I am huge Seiko fan. Bought Pressage and others from Teddy. With that said, also bigger fan of Bulova Precisionist fan. I also bought a Pilot Chrono, love the Apollo story with the Pilot. Panda/white-blue dial from Teddy. Dial is spectacular. Another great experience. The
I really like both but I went with Seiko (SSC911 one as I did not like the "Panda" because it didn't look as good to me and the faux aged lume turned me off), Seiko means a little more to me because my dad loves the brand and it's my first foray in watch collecting, so it has a lot more meaning to me. I did get the Khaki Murph on the side for my obligatory space-related watch because it's also from my favorite movie of all time :D
I just purchased the Bulova 45 mm with the leather strap. I like the watch a lot. My favorite quartz chronograph is the Citizen Caliber 2100 in Titanium. It would be interesting to include Citizen in a quartz comparison.
I purchased the Bulova Blue/White from their website at a great deal. It’s a beautiful and functional watch but I have a few complaints. It wears much larger than i expected due to the high and wide crystal. Also, the subdials have printed indices around the OUTSIDE of the dials rather than on the subdials themselves and I can’t say that it’s a good thing. Lastly, the 1/10th second dial lacks the leading zero before the decimal point.
One thing that I wish your reviews would cover is to rate how resistant the watches are for daily wear, specifically the wear resistance of the materials for the crystal, case and band. Are you able to measure the hardness of the band and case? Maybe you can team up with Project Farm TH-cam channel to develop a series of tests to simulate normal or even heavy duty wear? I mean, is there anything worse than saving up for a watch, buying it, then a week later it has scratches all over it? Not good. Anyway, thanks for your video, really enjoyed it!
I got both of them. Love the panda dial on the Seiko. But the 39 mm is tough for me to read. Getting older and my eyesight is not what it used to be. Also,--for me--the Seiko bracelet is a bit uncomfortable. So I switched to a bund strap. Similarly, the Lunar Pilot with the paddle pushers is just fun. The Bulova comes with a leather strap that feels light and comfortable. You can't go wrong with either the Seiko Speedtimer or the Bulova Lunar Pilot.
I’ve owned the SSC813 almost since release. When I picked it out of the case I had no interest in a chronograph, but I thought in person it looked great. The heft and size were just right for me,and the contrast and layout just worked for me. On an intellectual level I was more interested in the Lunar Pilot I tried on the same day, as it certainly has a more interesting history. But the flatter crystal, overall layout, etc just didn’t do it for me. I’d advise anyone to get both on the wrist, what you feel is an X factor for which you just can’t account in advance. My Seiko runs about 3.5 seconds fast per month. The large sweeping chronograph hand its great for timing patients’ heart rates at work. I wear it 5 days a week to work (physician) and the case and crystal still look new. The bracelet and clasp have scratched as expected. The 24 hour hand is quite useless. The tachymeter is accurate as tested at highway speeds. I’m very happy for the ~$530 sale price.
The bulova is better looking by miles, has a quartz that isn't a toy and is basically GS level and is overall better built. Also I got it for $50 more than your seiko lmao
I have a marine master 300 and a grand Seiko and I have to pick the bulova here. It’s simply outstanding. Had a chance to try it on the wrist at a retailer.
Not all of the points in the table are equally important and not to same people, so certainly should never be equally weighted as here. For me, weightage would go towards case, bracelet/clasp, dial and movement, any given day. Most probably for 90% of people. If I look at just those, Bulova wins in all. The rest doesn't really matter that much (for me).
Just ordered a Lunar Pilot Meteorite. Very excited to finally say I have a lunar pilot. Sapphire crystal, titanium grade 5 case, meteorite dial limited to 5000 pieces.. Getting it brand new for $1050! Absolute steal.
The Lunar Pilot panda and the Speedtimer ice blue are the best looking for each model imo.
I love the look of th seiko, it's classic and I seriously nearly pulled the trigger on it. Then I saw the 50th Anniversary edition lunar pilot and watched the remastered Apollo 15 documentary and fell in love with the history. I love the gold and grey combination of the 50th Anniversary and the grey leather strap. I've seen there is a NASA replica Velcro strap for this as well for around 20USD. I might add this for occasional use.
I have a 6.5 inch wrist. I can wear the Bulova 43 MM since my wrist is flat…lovely watch….
I love both of these. Specifically the panda and blue panda you used here. That said, I think the Bulova shoulda won this on your chart. Primarily, the Cost category. While the Bulova is a little more expensive (barely), you’re paying for the better movement. IMO, the last category shoulda been a tie at least, if not given outright to the Bulova. The same accuracy in a year as Seiko’s in a month? Come on, man.
Anyway. Thanks for another great video. I’d love to see more of these heads up battles. Preferably one without your beloved Seiko? 😂
Just teasing. I love Seikos too. My typical everyday watch is a JDM SCVE051. I always catch myself checking it out throughout the day to watch the movement 😊
Hi Teddy i have seikos in my collection but being a space & aviation fan its the Bulova for me i own both this Snoopy 43mm version & the Black date 45mm both out standing quality watches timing supberb i got great deals on both cheers from the UK.
Hallo Teddy, well for me as I said before it still would be the bulavo,the white and blue. The history here I really like.and the more elegant feel to the watch as well. I got my first seiki because of you andi am very happy, won't be my last one. Thanks from Switzerland 🇨🇭, rachel
The blue panda, both the colours and that dial texture - wow! 😍
I love the Lunar Pilot. The face depth and detail, pusher and crown design, and case shape are beautiful. Combined with the history they create a watch that feels unique and very good value for money. I have a smaller wrist and find it very comfortable and actually love the overall size on the wrist.
I was a teenager during Apollo and own a 1974 vintage Omega Speedmaster so I had to get the Lunar Pilot. My wrists are 7.5 inches so I can carry off the 45.5mm version but I’m very tempted to trade it in for the new, smaller version.
I really love my Bulova. Got this out of nothing. Never wore a watch that costs more than 200 bucks.
Then I got that and always enjoy it, when looking at my wrist. But the Seiko looks really nice as well!
I saw photos of the new speedtimer and loved it. I put it on my 17.5cm wrist in store and it looked so small on me. Today I tried the new lunar pilot in white/blue. It looked gorgeous. I will buy that one
Been waiting to see teddy showcase the SSC911 (Speedtimer 41) on the channel since it released!! Lets gooo
12:00 The seconds hand is the bottom sub-dial which only ticks at 2hz.
Great, just in time for my buys. In my country Bulova have higer cost about $150. and love the look of this Seiko so, for me and my wirst the Seiko is the winner. But th Bulova looks great too. Greetings, and thanks for the video.
I love my Lunar Pilot. I'm a bigger guy so it looks fantastic worn. The historical factor was a big key in my decision.
I bought the speedtimer in the blue dial variant. Very happy with it once id got used to ( my first chrono ) the second hand not moving like I expected, The only disap[pointment is the date window is to small and deep set so very difficult for a presbyopic 60+ yr old to see . In all its a great watch just wish date was easier to see
I went with the Bulova based on the fact I wanted a moonwatch but couldnt justify a Speedmaster. I was also able to find one for just under $300 new so I had to jump on it. Someday I'd like to get a SSC911 Speedtimer, I just cant justify the price currently.
Seiko SSC813, the looks are just gorgeous and I was in a bit of a Seiko collection phase
Dear Teddy, I love this comparison segment videos. Can you please do one for doxa sub 200 vs. Mido ocean star tribute?
Lots of ❤
I have both watches. The 41mm of the Speedtimer. Both are great watches overall. The seiko, IMO, has a cooler look to it. It’s also just slightly more comfortable on my wrist. The Bulova is still a very cool looking watch, don’t get me wrong. It has a really cool case shape with those lugs, and of course the amazing history with Apollo 15 commander Dave Scott. That means a lot to me, being a big science nerd. The Lunar Pilot is crazy accurate. I’m currently doing a long term timing run to see exactly how accurate it it. However my speedtimer gains 0.3 spd consistently, over a 3 month timing run. Also the Bulova has better dial legibility. I can’t really say which is a better watch as I like both for different reasons.
Excellent review!
Thanks Teddy 👍🏻
I have been looking at the Seiko ❤ for a while and Will buy it soon. I think the solar power is really cool, combined with a slight retro design does it for me. Also the Seiko looks gorgeous on a Brown leather strap.
I disagree w. Teddy on the points for movement because of solar power, power indikator and the date which the Bulova cant match.
I had the Bulova, and I enjoyed it for a few years, however I recently sold it for the Speedtimer. I like the proportions of the case, the size and placement of the subdials, and the black/white panda dial, and polished faux ceramic tachymetre of the Seiko just appeal to my eye more. Both are amazing value for money watches though
I have the Seiko 813 and was disappointed with size but recently put it on a jubilee bracelet and bam a new watch. Completely different. Enjoy wearing it now
I chose Speedtimer, because I was more confident about the case size, I’m not a NASA-buff, and it made a great 3 Seiko collection with my SPB155 and SPB143.
When I got my Citizen Titanium Pro Master I decide to visit a Seiko Boutique store and ask about the Speedtimer wearing a shiny Citizen. Was given the red carpet treatment. The design of the Speedtimer Panda appealed to me but was a little shocked at the weight of the watch and realised the new titanium watch I was wearing was spoiling me. The Seiko boutique was also charging full RRP while online authorised dealers were a few hundred cheaper. Had the Speedtimer been available in titanium I could have foolishly bought it online.
I also had a look at the Bulova Lunar Pilot online. For a quartz watch it was pricey. My expectations was at that price range I would want it to be Solar powered and maintenance free. I also found the newer 43mm was more expensive than the 45mm. Possibly in the coming years if the 43mm gets cheaper I could be persuaded to get one purely for the novelty value.
I own the bulova the black dial first edition, i love it ! The pushers feel and the the 3d look on the dial is so cool! I think it doesnt look so big or i just dont care lol!
I have 2 seiko bullheads from 1976. I have been looking for the Bulova.
Great comparison but one thing not mentioned was the max. 1 hour chrono on the Bulova. I have the big beast and love it (8.5" wrist). I probably wouldn't have purchased it had I noticed you can't time anything longer than 1 hour.
The Bulova advantages are very attractive, and had they a 40mm version it might be the winner for me.
However... I love my Speedtimer (despite the useless 24 hr subdial, the unreadable date, and only 2 microadjusts).
It is always a joy to wear and look at. The black (deep blue, actually) sunken subdials look great against the off-white dial. It is distinctive from a distance. Solar...always ready to go.
im a huge bulova fan, and would love to add a lunar pilot to my collection, but i have a hard time justifying it when i was gifted a citizen carson chronograph that has similar case dimensions to the 43mm bulova, and offers eco drive for around the 5-600$ range, often in the high 400$ on sale.
The movement on the Bulova does it for me. Most of the Bulova range does little for me with most watches containing the Miyota quartz or mechanical workings with the exception of their 262khz range. Seiko are simply awesome with an extremely complete range and high end offerings.
Just got the 2023 Speedtimer Pepsi at 41mm, it’s looks so much better in person. Both watches are great for the price
If you want to look like you have an Omega Speedmaster, get the Bulova. If you prefer more of a Rolex Daytona vibe, get the Seiko. I have a SSC991, and I really like it as a so-called beater for days that I am not wearing my Omega Seamaster Diver 300. It's comfortable, looks great and provides a lot of style for not a lot of money (love the silver dial with red hands). I thought the 800 series Speedtimer was too small, but if you're into smaller watches, then it's a good option.
I set my Lunar Pilot 45mm on 01/01/2023 it’s now -3 seconds. So it is what I use to set the rest of my collection Accuracy/Movement is a huge win 5:29
Thanks for the comparison. The Speedtimer has history but the Lunar Pilot has better history. I just wish they would come out with a slightly smaller (40 or 4mm) version of the Lunar Pilot.
Watching the review while wearing my SSC909 aka the platinum Seitona 😃 so far I've loving the watch and even got a few compliments on it (not tjat I got it for that reason). The Bulova is so beautiful but just too big for my tiny wrist 😅
I love them both but I have almost all the versions of Lunar Pilot; it's one of my favorite watches.
I purchased the Bulova as my only quartz chrono (and will remain so). I was sold on the accuracy (which at the time of purchase, was said to be 15 seconds per year). I have the original Dark version. The crystal is very durable and is holding up 100%. I am getting +2.75 per month, depending on the ambient temperature, since it is not regulated for temperature. The history of this watch never crosses my mind, because this model is not mechanical.
The Bulova is definitely pays more tribute to the original it borrows it's name from my which I really like. But I did pick up a speed timer. It's a shame it doesn't resemble the speedtimer it borrows it's name from, but seiko did give consumers a design that does speak to a lot of consumers. Love that they are using 62mas and MM influenced case designs. While the bracelets aren't the best on the market but so much better than any other seiko in this price range.
I wish I knew where I could try these on. The Bulova is gorgeous in the blue.
Great commentary - and I do love my Speedtimer 39mm.
The Seiko Speedtimer is very attractive , even with the odd date complication placement. And it’s too small to easily read. I’d take the Bulova LP but the full size version any day for my 8.5” wrist.
For some time I was thinking of the Lunar Pilot with the straps. But then the 50th Anniversary came and that was it. I bought one. The only complaint is that it’s not very easy to read.
I like the blue panda 43 mm a lot.
Screw that useless 24-hour indicator! Give us a 12-totalizer!
Love my Speedtimer. I really like the look of the blue Bulova, but didn’t like the way it looked on my wrist. I have a 7.25 inch wrist and could pull it off, but just didn’t like the way it sat. The only reason I’d buy one is because of its connection to Dave Scott and the moon. Would like to see a 39mm-40mm. Be more apt to buy one at that size.
I just Got my Seiko speedtimer 41mm. My first ever real watch I used some money on. I know it not a Rolex or anything like that. But I’m so happy with it. Looks so good on the wrist. Fits with everything.. and had so many compliments on it. I got the panda version like in this video. The 39mm looked so small on my wrist so I picked the new version. And so happy with it
Does the face look white or silver in person?
Great review. I have the smaller Seiko and like it. I’ve been so tempted by the blue lunar pilot but not sure I can pull it off with my 6.5 inch wrists. Wonder if Bulova will eventually offer a 40mm?
The size will not be too big. I may have larger wrist than you. However, my pilot would work very well on your wrist. Looks natural. Get the snoopy/panda version. Will be killer on your wrist. Wife and ladies like the look of the blue leather strap that comes with the package.. Better than the SS. I like both. They are easy to change with the quick disconnect. The blue leather with the white dial/blue trim is killer. Gets looks from everyone. And, when you take it off to show it off, the case back tribute to the moon watch, always get extra respect. The dial is amazing. Better than Tissot, Hamilton, Oris, or others. So too is the amazing movement/quality across the features.
I own a Grand Seiko ,but also a Bulova Lunar Pilot lots of horological history behind those timepieces Teddy
The Bulova has a bit more class, but at their diameter, it's not for me. That Speedtimer seems to be a bit underrated. It's a great all-around watch. i owned it for about 6 months and enjoyed it (it was getting ignored for my Daytona, which was probably unfair to the Speedtimer). But the guy who bought it from me, even now, many months later, loves it so much and sends random pics with it as he travels a bit. Great comparison vid, Teddy!
What did you sell it for
@@hsvr 400 euros.
I bought the newer Seiko Snoopy version a few months ago. It's a beautiful well made watch but not my every day because it's just hard to read the time with white hands on a white background. The tachymeter is useless as well as the am/pm indicator.
i own the lunar pilot. i am very happy about it, and would choose it again over the seiko. the legitimate space history it has, and the cost (relative to the speedmaster), made it a no brainer for me. aside from the history, i have 2 reasons mostly...
1. I'm a big guy. my wrist size is 7.9(ish) inches. so, i will dip down to 38mm for dress and field watches, but the types that are supposed to be big, divers, chronographs, and flight watches, need to be 40mm minimum, and i can go up to 44/45.
2. due to the size of my collection (being about 50 watches) and the way i store my watches ( in an old wooden tool box with drawers, in my closet), the solar aspect of the seiko would really get minimal sunlight. the storage method i use is also the reason i stopped buying eco drives, they kept dying on me, because i like to rotate through my watches as much as i can and i may wear a few of them more than the others. i can go a few months without wearing a solar watch, then wear it for 1 day, the next time i get to it, it's skipping seconds or dead all together.
Maybe you can do a new match, the Seiko Prospex SPB381and the Longines Hydrocoquest GMT, both beautiful GMT Divers but each with a different approach to watch making, in my opinion.
Is it worth getting the bulova when I already have a speedmaster professional? I basically ordered both from a Black Friday sale for a steal and wondering if I should sell or keep the bulova. It would be interesting to compare and contrast with the speedmaster though.
Electronics designer here: the higher crystal frequency of the Bulova is just a marketing gimmic. Every "average" watch crystal is accurate at around 20 pmm, regardless of its frequency. 20 ppm amounts to 630 seconds per year. The real accuracy comes from how precise the oscillator circuit is adjusted and how temperature sensitive the surrounding electronic components are.
Seiko wasn’t on my radar tbh, but I love precisionist movements and the NASA connection, the sweep second hands especially are gorgeous! unfortunately yes some of the watches are overly chunky. To look deeper into that NASA connection, the only reason bulova didn’t get the wrist watch contract over the omega was that it was already being used in the electronic mission computer clocks. And NASA didn’t want 1 manufacturer getting a monopoly in case of critical flaws got uncovered in space and the necessity of accurate time keeping. So in a way, nothing against modern omega speedmasters, they are beautifully made, but their biggest historical achievement was they essentially got the pity vote at the time and marketed the crap out of it. Love my Lunar Pilot