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New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by AtomicTom » Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:08 pm

Anyone catch of glimpse of Bulova’s new Accutron Astronaut GMT
Automatic? Or Lunar Pilot?

Just a few of the many details include a 41mm stainless steel case
for the Astronaut, and 43.5mm stainless steel case for the Lunar
Pilot. In addition you have a nice black dial on the Astronaut, as
well as two tone bezel. Along with black, or blue and white dials
on the Lunar Pilot, with Tachymeter bezel. With the NP20 High
Precision Quartz movement powering the Lunar Pilot, and then
Sellita Sw330-1 the Astronut.

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by djh1201 » Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:31 pm

NIce, but aren't they over $3k?

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by Wario406 » Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:56 pm

The lunar pilot is a cool watch but always been a bit of a sales turd.

The astronaut looks pretty cool but it’s spendy.
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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by gonzomantis » Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:12 pm

djh1201 wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:31 pm
NIce, but aren't they over $3k?
The Bulova Lunar Pilot and Accutron Astronaut pricing and availability:

The new Bulova Lunar Pilot will be available as an unlimited box set in either colour, with the steel bracelet and either a black or blue leather NATO-style strap. The Accutron Astronaut is limited to just 300 pieces. Price: US$995 (Bulova Lunar Pilot) / US$3,500 (Accutron Astronaut)

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by sierra11b » Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:59 pm

still too big for the lunar.

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by Wario406 » Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:17 pm

sierra11b wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:59 pm
still too big for the lunar.
Agree! A lunar at 41 would be boss.
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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:26 pm

I like that they made the Bulova Speedy a little smaller, but it could be 42 and perfect. If the street price is $5-600 I’d consider it.

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by Bob1035 » Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:56 am

Dig them both!

That GMT is killer, but there's a lot of competition at that price point...

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by AtomicTom » Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:05 am

djh1201 wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:31 pm
NIce, but aren't they over $3k?
gonzomantis wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:12 pm
[quote=djh1201 post_id=<a href="tel:1445941">1445941</a> time=<a href="tel:1675805497">1675805497</a> user_id=449]
NIce, but aren't they over $3k?
The Bulova Lunar Pilot and Accutron Astronaut pricing and availability:

The new Bulova Lunar Pilot will be available as an unlimited box set in either colour, with the steel bracelet and either a black or blue leather NATO-style strap. The Accutron Astronaut is limited to just 300 pieces. Price: US$995 (Bulova Lunar Pilot) / US$3,500 (Accutron Astronaut)
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I know that is crazy with the pricing, right David and Mike?! :oops:

Many times I never even look at the prices because I am just reporting
on a watch I think we might want to see, or know about. But yeah, a
price like this is a real disappointment. Because you would think that
Bulova would like their fans to have a shot at having one of these
kinds of watches. But instead they go the limited edition route and
make the watch insanely expensive. :shock:

Why not make a ton more of the watch and lower the price?! :)

And make a couple different size versions of both of these watches
for people as well?! ;)

I’m with you guys on things as usual. ..Thanks so so much just for
giving your thoughts !!!

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by BramleyGreg » Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:57 pm

I really like the Astronaut... but for what it is... the price is a put off completely.

I know I could pick up a Bulova Stars and Stripes re-issue over here in the UK for £400, and that is a good heft of an attractive watch for around a third of the price.


So yeah... nice piece but disappointing.


Thanks for the share Tom :salute:

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by David Powell » Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:07 pm

I wish they had used the high frequency quartz movement in the Astronaut and given it a more attainable price. I like it, but it’s way too pricey.


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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by bedlam » Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:23 pm

I picked up the chrono from their initial batch and love it.

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by Henryj » Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:34 pm

I’m sure it’s just me, but a GMT without a date just doesn’t seem right.
If you put a large switch in some cave somewhere, with a sign on it saying 'End-of-the-World Switch. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH', the paint wouldn't even have time to dry.

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by Wario406 » Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:58 pm

Henryj wrote:I’m sure it’s just me, but a GMT without a date just doesn’t seem right.
Isn’t time relative?

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Re: New Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT Automatic and Lunar Pilot

Post by ezcheese » Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:30 am

Lol
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