Bulova's 'Elegant' Chronograph Watch Is a Rare 54% Off on Amazon, and Collectors Say Its Build Is 'Outstanding'
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Every man should own a great timepiece in his life, something that tells a story about who he is. Many dream about donning pieces like Tag Heuer's Monaco famously worn by Steve McQueen or the Rolex Daytona that was iconized by Paul Newman, but there are far more affordable options with histories that are just as interesting. Enter Bulova’s Lunar watch and its ties to Apollo 15. It's a sensible conversation piece that's now more attainable than ever, thanks to a very rare sale on Amazon.
The Bulova Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph Watch is just $379 on Amazon, a 54% savings on its full price of $850. The most recent reissued archive model, this Moon watch serves as a daily conversation piece with an honored tradition. It has nearly 700 five-star ratings from avid collectors who like it for the “unique history" behind this updated new edition that comes “with features of that (1971 NASA) prototype.” It won't be on sale for long, so grab one soon if it's calling to you.
Bulova Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph Watch, $379 (was $850) on Amazon
This reissued icon features specifications similar to the legendary model worn during the Apollo 15 mission in 1971, now in a black dial, sapphire glass, and silver-tone finish with stainless steel screw-back case. Its longer, luminous hour and minute hands are easy to read, even at a glance, while the sweeping second hand gives it a luxurious, nonstop touch. This 12-hour chronograph function has a traditional Tachymeter and calendar window, and is accurate down to 1/1,000 of a second, which is three times more accurate than a standard quartz watch.
“The quality is high-end,” one shopper said. “The ‘story’ behind this watch is very important to me…A watch that recalls the Apollo 15 mission to the moon, and now an elegant modern version that we can wear on rotation, is unique and special.”
According to another shopper, it’s a great “alternative to Omega Speedmaster Pro.” They said, “The bracelet is comfortable and the butterfly clasp is outstanding. The watch is precise as hell. The monochromatic dial is appealing, and I find myself staring at it often when I wear it on the weekends. The raised sapphire crystal is a really cool and unique feature that I look at often as well. It satisfied my itch and gives me a story to tell when people mistake it for the Omega or just wonder what's on your wrist.”
With an iconic story and a phenomenal price, make sure you grab your Bulova Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph Watch before it sells out. Then you’ll have a new history-packed timepiece you'll be happy to share with future generations.