Bulova Lunar Pilot: Would you choose High Precision Quartz or Automatic?

In watch collecting, tradition usually points to automatic movements. However, when it comes to space exploration, the answer changes dramatically. In 1971, during the Apollo 15 mission, astronaut Dave Scott made history by wearing a Bulova chronograph on the lunar surface. Today, at Cánovas Jewelers, we test the three versions of this legendary model, equipped with the unbeatable 262 kHz high-precision quartz (HPQ) caliber:

Bulova 96K111 (43.5mm): The most faithful reissue of the original size. It comes in a special case with two interchangeable straps (steel bracelet and black leather) and a dial without a date display.

Bulova 96B258 (45mm): A striking presence on the wrist with a stainless steel case and bracelet, textured dial, and date window at 4 o'clock.

Bulova 96B251 (45mm): The more adventurous version, equipped with a matte steel case, date display, and two straps (black leather and NATO-style nylon).

All models feature anti-reflective sapphire crystal and 50-meter water resistance. Faced with the dilemma of space, would you choose mechanical tradition or the ultra-precision of 262 kHz?

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Watch the video and full review of these three models here.