Bulova Makes a Stronger (and Smaller) Case for Why You Ought to Add the Lunar Pilot Chronograph

The historical past of the Bulova Lunar Pilot Chronograph is a nebulous one. Certain, its declare to fame is that it was worn on the moon’s floor by astronaut Dave Scott in the course of the 1971 Apollo 15 mission. Because the story goes, Scott’s issued Omega Speedmaster malfunctioned throughout his second moonwalk, which opened up the door for his private Bulova Lunar Pilot to get some motion. However there have been all the time inquiries to be answered with regard to the place its design got here from, what motion it used, and the way it bought into Scott’s possession within the first place. If you happen to’re an Apollo fanatic, moonwatch fanatic, or each, then I’m positive these queries have already got the gears turning. However earlier than you progress that cursor over to your browser search bar, I strongly counsel you keep proper right here and take a look at this editorial piece written again in 2016 by W&W contributor, Hung Doan, as he covers all of the bases on this fascinating piece of investigative journalism.

Alright, welcome again! Attention-grabbing little bit of historical past, proper?

Quick ahead to immediately, Bulova has introduced that they’re increasing their Lunar Pilot Chronograph line with two model new fashions – a black dial and accompanying subdials harkening again to the normal metal case particular version mannequin and a cream textured dial with navy blue accents. Each variations get a brand new and improved case that’ll be extra appropriate for a wider vary of wrist sizes, in addition to a cleaner dial format, and all of which nonetheless include the identical distinct case design and high-precision quartz motion.