I BOUGHT THE MOON WATCH YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2021
- The Bulova Lunar Pilot moon watch is a relatively inexpensive timepiece with an AMAZING history. I've been eyeing up this particular watch for a while now and finally decided to pull the trigger and buy the Moon Watch you've (probably) never heard of! In this episode I go in to the history of this iconic watch and tell you all about how this Bulova ended up replacing an Omega Speedmaster on the Apollo 15 mission to the moon! Collecting watches doesn't have to be expensive, there's so many amazing pieces like this one, steeped in history that won't break the bank.
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Swatch Group owns Tissot and Omega as well as many other brands and the ETA line of movements. Omega does NOT make Tissot, they are independent companies under one umbrella corp.
Thank you.
I was hoping someone would correct this.
While it was a cringe comment, I’m hoping he was trying to say “made by Swiss” and just had Omega on the brain.
I know I misspeak all the time so I suppose it’s possible.
At any rate, it definitely needed correcting so thank you!
I paused the video and came to the comments for this. Well done correcting that mistake!
Haha!!! That comment made me cringe. It's like saying this VW was made by Audi.
Exactly. This greasy dude lost me with that one.
When I was growing up, Bulova watches were the thing for the stylish folks and very much in demand and Timex for the general public (I'm 75). Thanks for taking me back in time a bit.
In Toronto the daily noon news was sponsored by Bulova . Its 12 o clock Bulova watch time. There was also a Bulova watch tower at the Canadian National Exposition. I collect vintage Bulovas. Oldest is 1953.
They're coming back I have 3 lol
2:54 Seems like an awesome shop - but saying Tissot is "made by Omega" is misleading at best. Tissot is owned by Swatch Group, operated under completely different umbrellas even though Omega and Tissot both are under Swatch. Tissot uses ETA (Swatch) movements, while Omega makes their own. They aren't made by the same people - just a heads up to any viewers!
Also the Hamilton shown here has very little ressemblance to the Elvis’ one, saying it’s Elvis watch is very misleading as well…
Tissot is, historically, the sister brand of Omega (like Tudor is to Rolex) since 1930 when they together formed SSIH, the precursor to the Swatch group. There are several older Tissot watches co-branded with Omega.
..but to sell a Tissot Ocean Seastar Automatic (Powermatic 80) for over $1000? Tisk Tisk. I mean, I am all for mark-ups, but that watch, MSRP is $725. Damn. Even the Seastar 2000 MSRP is $825.
Yeah, this guy is the reason that when I go to a watch shop, I shop and don't talk to the salesperson until I am ready to buy. I don't allow sales people to help me shop. If they follow me around the cases like this guy, I just look and leave then buy later online.
Love the energy. Dude knows how to keep a video from going stale.
Cool episode. My first “expensive” watch I bought for myself is a Seiko Titanium Chronograph. People are amazed at how lightweight it is!
I appreciate how you open the door to us on new, interesting and affordable watches.
I love the way you rationalize your decision-making and how you don't let other distractions factor into your original reasoning. It's an amazing-looking watch. I love the story behind it. Congrats!
I know what I want! 😂
@@AdamSwords dude you have the same style as me! I love it! Always do you bro! Love your channel man!
my wife got me this watch for my 50th birthday this year, one of my favorite watches in my collections.
Ivan seems like a very positive and cheerful person, he might even be a watch aficionado, but you can clearly tell he does not know much about watches, he's just selling them.
To me it seems even worse than that, he's kinda twisting the reality... Like when says Tissot is great because it's made by Omega (both part of Swatch Group)... It's like saying Skoda is great because it's made by Lamborghini (both part of VW)... Not a very trustworthy seller...
@@ziplepingouin1186 Just what I was thinking.
He's a salesman, not an aficionado. I never listen to salespeople. I've been known to research dumb shit they say right in front of them and then tell them they are full of shit. All because what they told me sounded so outlandish. Never trust the salesperson.....never.
Space graded speedmaster didn’t have saphire crystals, they were all acrylic crystals because saphire if it breaks makes tons of small glass pieces, acrylic does not.
Good to know!
None of the Speedmasters of that era had sapphire crystals (in fact, I don't think any watch did). They had what Omega called "armoured glass" or hesalite, which is a form of acrylic.
@@coopdivi armoured glass was acrylic with a brass or alloy ring on the inside diameter of the crystal. This is my understanding, which I’m happy to learn more about.
@@theGoonezone I think you are thinking of Apollo 13. Jack Swagart used it to time a mid course burn in the absence of the Nav computer.
Saphire never scratches acrylics does
I have the exact same watch. Bought it roughly a year ago and still love it to bits. Wore it on the nato strap for a while but swapped it for a Hadley Roma Kevlar strap (black with white stitching). You're gonna absolutely love it!
I just received my Bulova Moonwatch a week ago and now I come across your video. Seems that we learned about the watch and bought it pretty much at the same time. For me - somebody who needs a watch and is interested in space programs and such - the Lunar Pilot is no brainer. Great price range in relation to the quality plus its history. I also went for the version you chose and I wear it on the NATO strap which, in my opinion, is the best choice for it. The watch is highly legible (in light and dark) and its dial is not too busy (the design itself reminds me of the lunar craters), it has fantastic mechanism / movement of hands and kinda elegant but also specialistic look - all of that makes wearing it a pleasure for me. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in buying it.
Awesome!
Adam your a man that now knows what real timepieces are, G-Shock, Luminox, Seiko, Tissot, Panzera and Bulova. Soooooo much greater engineered and incredibly built to go through any type of condition all the way to going to the moon. But for one thing if my beloved G-Shock was around in 1971 it would had been on the astronaut wrist, no doubt and you know it as well. Your Bulova is stupendous and Ivan is so cool and righteous!
Great Vid Adam, you have some great taste in watches/time pieces. Your knowledge is seriously getting better and better by the ⌚. Thanks for sharing and I love Bulova. 💯
More of this content! Love how you bring up different, not so hyped brands to your channel!
Glad you like it!
I got this watch last week and have been loving it!! Such a fun piece.
Awesome!
Never heard of?Lol,its one of the most known models.
Glad you’re well read on your watches!
Only well known in the watch community.
@@ohno316 never say never my friend. Stay safe and positive! 👍
@@hockingham7160 could say that about any watch other than a Rolex
@@AdamSwords Dam so rude of the guy not everyone is a watch nerd.
They nailed the 2021 presage series. Great little shop with quality watches for normal people
Agreed!
Thank you for bringing this watch to me. Iv now got one and love it. Love the story behind it. Thanks 👍
Honestly, your videos each week are what I look forward too, I could literally watch 2 hr episodes and stay fully absorbed, Kudos to you Adam on your success!
Thanks Jon! That’s awesome to hear
Hi Adam. This was one of your better episodes. Great content well delivered. Well done 😀
That first Tissot must've been hard to resist! I'm putting that on my list for sure.
Really enjoyed this Adam, good craic. 👍
Excellent video Adam! Thanks for sharing.
Good to see you getting deeper in to watch collecting Adam,that's what it's all about😁
Congrats on the new watch. It looked superb. Love these types of watch videos by you. Also love the seikos.
Excellent choice. I just added one to my collection and I couldn't be happier with the look and how well it sits on my massive wrist.
Glad you love yours too!
Same. I've owned one for 3 years now and have yet to replace the battery. It runs like a dream and it looks cool as hell on my nato strap.
Really agree with Adam you don't need to break the bank to enjoy a watch. Its a personal taste, a story about the watch or a achievement you have had in life attached to the watch you bought at the time
It takes me literally weeks and sometimes months to research and look at the next watch I want to buy. I love my collection of Seiko's, G-Shock's and Tissot's, but I have been looking at other brands, and the back story on this Bulova is what got me interested in this watch. And the fact that it is a great looking piece is why I want to get it.
Watching your video got me even more excited. And I would agree, that the silver cased model with the NATO strap is the way to go.
Do it! I love mine
Appreciate the video. I started my collection with bulova Accu-Swiss collection and worked my way up!! Thanks Adam for showing that small brand watches!!
This is excellent Adam, I love your videos of expensive watches with Michael, but this is much more realistic for most people and proves that price isn't everything, these are still real quality watches that look fantastic, that watch you bought is stunning 👍
Best wishes from Dronfield nr Sheffield UK
Great Episode Adam - Amazing choice of watch. Bulova is a great brand with fantastic history, I have the limited edition version and I love it 👌
Great watch, saw this video and went out and bought one. It's a great discovery and love the story behind it.
Bulova is a *GREAT* Watch! My first Watch was a Bulova and I still have it. You won't be let down by it.
Yup!!
Great watch Adam, but most people aren't sleeping on Seiko. The "top" 1% dont care about Seiko, the majority of the rest, us mortals, deffo know our Seikos :)
Just bought the same watch Adam. Thanks for the review!
As much as I love Michael’s videos it was so nice to see so many beautiful watches I could actually afford. I have known of Bulova for years but never seen one that impressed me until today. I hope they have them in Australia at a reasonable price. Nice work Adam. Keep it up.
Onya mate.
Cheers mate!
Fellow Aussie here. Starbuy in Sydney is selling these and they’re generously discounted at the moment. I picked up the stainless steel version with nato strap for $399 - free postage. If you want the fancy box and extra strap it’s $499.
My Bulova Lunar Pilot is coming today. Very excited.😊
really love the way your videos and the videos on the pm channel are spaced out now. Keep it up Adam, brilliant watch.
Cheers mate!
Nice watches! I totally agree about not having to spend too much to get a watch that is both good quality, and a pleasure to wear. I have a Tissot v8 that i really like.
👍🏻
Thank you Adam! Good choice, nice watch! This time also very good research. 😊👍🏻
Haha thanks Tommy
Hey Adam, I'm a bit of a watch reseller myself, and I have to let you know, I have never seen the Lunar Pilots trade over $600, let alone that high. Even the one on the bracelet which is sold out most places doesn't. $699 is an absolute rinse, guy probably made $300+ from the resell if he got them for $320 on release like most of us. Also, you can just straight up buy your model for under $600 from bulova themselves... it's $556 from them right now. In general this guys prices were over MSRP, especially if he really sells seiko 5's for over $299. You could probably walk into like a Macy's or something and do better on pricing. I'd be careful dealing with someone like that, good luck in the future.
So true, I couldn't believe the prices he was giving. Adam needs to learn a lot about watches still.
..and that Tissot...jeez. The MSRP is $825. Dude selling it for over 1k...that's ridiculous.
i bought the bracelet version for $460 on Amazon. that was what people were asking on ebay for the same model used. the price fluctuates from $400 to $580 new on the grey market. yeah he bent my man over on the price
The man has to run a shop in a expensive aeria, keep on the light and pay rent: he is providing a service for the customer who is willing to pay for it. Also you can see the actual watch before buying it. I would rather pay a bit extra for that than buy something that I've seen on a screen without actually wearing it, feel it and seeing it with my very own eyes. If he really was too expensive, I think his shop wouldn't have survived.
I got mine on Amazon $240 with 1-day shipping. Nice to support the mom and pop but not at 3x the price.
Great Bulova i Love my Bulova and my Speedy both are great
I have to say excellent work Adam, love the producer Michael show but definitely your videos give a insight to more obtainable watchs and things that are more realisticly achievable for the average person , A1
Love this watch. Just wish it were a tad smaller
I just got a bulova for Christmas and it’s so good. In love with the design.
I just started my watch collection this past year and the Lunar Pilot is my favorite and most appealing in the collection.
Good choice Adam..I bought the exact same one years ago and wear it exclusively with the Velcro Nato also I still think it's the coolest and most true to the original with exceptional accuracy 😎👍
Yup!!
Great video Adam! Keep it up bro :)
Thanks Adam, great episode and very enjoyable for those with a smaller wallet! I have bought one of these, due to the great back story as you stated and before they explode in price!
Awesome Adam, love the format, Please do more like this, you concentrate on the prices us mere mortals can afford on all sort of goods, from watches to cars and clothes and let Michael do the high end gear, look forward to the next one,, p.s as usual its raining here in the Lake district lol
For sure!
@@AdamSwords Have you had a look at the Sinn U1? I would love to see your reaction/review of it. It made out of Uboat steel.
@@ddaydingo7041 yeah it looks like a Lego watch lol but Sinn is quality
@@darrenfry4695 That’s true! Never thought about it. Lego is awesome and Sinn is quality. Nevertheless, Adam is obviously missing out on a lot of amazing brands.
great watch... Love my Bulova!!
Just purchased that watch yesterday for an amazing price. So stoked. Keep up the great vids man
Congrats!
I love this little Watch store! Next time I’m visiting Corona Del Mar, I’m stopping by. Oh, I just picked up the Bulova Moon Watch. Had to have it.
Great job Adam.
Hey Adam, thank you for an excellent video. The tour of the shop was very interesting, and Ivan just knows so much and is such a nice guy. I am in Australia, so I bought from over here, but I bought the exact same watch as you. Isn't it funny, I was considering the MoonSwatch and things have led me down the path to the Bulova. I have a funny feeling that the Bulova, which actually has been to space, will last a hell of a lot longer than the Swatch, is so very much more accurate - at 10-15 secs per ANNUM, can be repaired should the need ever arise, and is not that much more expensive. I know that I have made the correct purchase. Thanks again for a very entertaining video. Cheers mate.
Would love to see a updated video of your latest watch collection, loving the vids keep them coming 🤟
I was today-years old when I learned about Anonimo. Thank you.
It's a well known watch in the watch community. I have this watch in the first edition sandblasted finish with commemorative box and two straps (one NATO strap and one carbon fiber strap included in the set). Basically the same watch that you got. It's a nice watch but slightly bigger for my wrist.
Liked and subscribed! I have a Bulova Lunar pilot as well and it’s one of my favorite watches I own. A lot of history for little money in a great looking watch! Interested in what your next watch will be!
Just ordered one…so liked the history as well as the watch, thanks for the review…you just cost me in the uk…cheers Adam, looking forward to receiving my watch in 3 days.
Haha awesome!
Received today…so impressed with build quality and looks…nice big watch…thanks
I got my first bulova watch two weeks ago and I love it 😃👌
Great history lesson…! Didn’t know that. Now I have to find one. Dang…
Very cool, Man. Such a Great watch, wonderful salesperson/Businessman, very pleasant experience, seemingly.
i'm impressed with your watch knowledge Adam!
I still remember when you called a watch case a "Cage", and look at you now, good to see how far you've come, thanks to Michael of course. BTW, bulova is definitely overshadowed by omega when it comes to moonwatches, i think they deserve more credit than they get, bcz they r gr8 watches especially at the price that they come at......
Waiting for mine to come in a week or two. So excited to use it!
Bulova lunar pilot !!! Very very very nice watch ! Good choice 👍
Cool video, I’m a watch guy and you rarely see a video like this that shows what the watch looks like without all the fancy lighting and angles
really nice episode adam!! gz on the new watch!
Thanks Jesper!
Starting to look round for a watch for my sons wedding,you've just mentioned two of the three makes I've been looking at, Bulova and Tissot the other being Citizen. I'm nowhere near buying top end stuff but I'm happy buying what I like in my bracket. Like you say they don't need to expensive, I bought three Fossil watches during the pandemic,ranging from £120 - £300 my first watches in about 30 years because of watching you and PM episodes about watches,so thanks for that.
That’s awesome, yeah you don’t have to spend a fortune to get quality
I'd go with Tissot ,they're quality watches and it's got the swiss stamp so for the money it's a must have, plus a wedding watch hell look back to the watch for memories ect so it needs to last and Tissot have top build quality. Good luck..
@@darrenfry4695 Cheers Darren appreciate the advice.
@@gareth36 Your welcome 👍
A lot of expensive watches are clever PR rather than expensive materials. You can pick up watches that retailed £10,000 to £30,000 for £2,000 to £4,000 after a few yrs, even less sometimes, for no reason other than popularity.......which is crazy
That was so brilliantly explained
Thanks man i will get this watch to my collection 👌🙏👍
You should!
great video Adam I like the contrast you present with these watches especially the Bulova much more down to earth (moon) and affordable than the ones we are used to with Michael but to my mind look every part as great as some of those $100K tourbillons
Awesome video, I love watches and just bought a Bulova automatic on a bright orange strap and love it. Thanks again for a awesome video
Thanks!
I have this as well and I love it!
I love my Lunar Pilot. I got the shiny one with the old-style Bulova logo. No date, alas. I like the distinctive pushers and the case shape. And the sunken index track and subdials look great.
I have my grandfathers 1964 Accutron. He was a watchmaker and wore it every day.
Mucker love all the content you do the videos are great and I enjoy watching them keep it up pal have a good one Danny UK
Hi Adam, since a while i do look forward to your videos for the next week. Reason is because you make awesome videos but especially because of your taste of things. like the watches or cars. congrats with your new watch, it is a beauty with an amazing history. And thank you for another cool video . Till next week 👍😊.
Thank you!
Adam great that you have done a review of watches at affordable prices , currently looking at a Tissot or Longines , good choice you've made may consider Bulova it looks smart
I've had the exact same one you got for around 2 years now, you won't regret it, enjoy.
I have a bulova and everyone thinks it’s ridiculously expensive. Great watch. Great value. Gorgeous
There’s another version of this watch. It’s the 96A225 model. In my opinion it’s more faithful to the original. It’s a no date watch and the Font for the Bulova brand on the dial is the same as the original watch. They are all very good watches and I love the one I have
I have this watch on the metal bracelet. I absolutely love it!
Appreciate the everyday man’s watches
Great video, need to go back and look at the other side of the shop. Great work Adam
Lunar Pilot is a beautiful watch. I sold mine a year ago and I don't know what I was thinking stupid, stupid, stupid!! 🤣 To be fair, I have a pretty decent collection including Tudor and Omega but I really regret flipping the Bulova. Fortunately they are relatively affordable so I can pick another up.
Just picked up my LP 96B258 metal bracelet model and I absolutely love it. Had no intentions of buying a Bulova until I stumbled across the Lunar Pilot.
Nice!
I'm new to the Watch hobby, great Video.👍
First time watching your video. And it's soo satisfying..
Glad you enjoy it!
I like when he said “full automatic”. I normally buy semi autos as they tend to be 50 state legal. 🤣
Ahahahahahah
Just don't buy the fully semi automatic. You'll need your papers in order to get through the checkpoints. 😂😉
Great video... Watching from London tonight...
I just picked up your video by chance. I'm also looking for a Bulova, I wanted to buy the 50-year anniversary model but I'm like you: I prefer the original version with all its incredible history. I can't afford to have a Speedmaster, but I would still have a watch that went to the moon.
A Frenchman who loves watches with a history !
Just bought a NIB Lunar Pilot with the bracelet for $375... With tax/ shipping $432... Can't wait for it to arrive...
Congrats!
Awesome video adam as always....next time put some watch shots in it too so we can really see what's Goin on...I'm buying this same one so this is good help as I was torn btw the black and the original.
Yes sir!
I have 7 Tissots and 3 Rados. Each of them are of better quality than any Tag Heuer or even some Breitlings and Tudors. Good doesn't always have to be expensive. Look in to Rado ceramics and Longines. You will not be disappointed. I always say a Longines is a poor man's Grand Seiko and a Rado is a poor mans Rolex.
Love to see a little more mainstream brands! Thanks for the video
Good video and great watch. I have the same one and love it!
Great watches I have just purchased a bulova skeleton gun metal watch it's now my favourite of my collection
The watch seller doesn’t know about that Tissot Seastar 2000. He said automatic 200 meter water resist. The 2000 stands for 2000 feet water resist, equals to 660 meter.
Then he said made by Omega when Tissot helped omega get on there feet.
Great video brother wear your Bulova Moon Watch in great health.
Thank you!
Got the same one but on a metal bracelett. Wear it with joy my friend!
I have the metal bracelet on order ;)