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title: "Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph High Performance Quartz Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 96A225"
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# 50M water resistance anti-reflective sapphire crystal 6-hand chronograph precision Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph High Performance Quartz Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 96A225

**Price:** KD 226.65
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## Summary

> 🚀 Timepiece that’s truly out of this world — don’t just watch history, wear it.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph High Performance Quartz Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 96A225
- **How much does it cost?** KD 226.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort & Fit:** Generous 45mm diameter with a comfortable NATO strap engineered for the modern wrist.
- • **Polished Power:** Stainless steel case with a sleek black NATO strap that blends ruggedness with refined style.
- • **Moonwalk Heritage:** Own a piece of space history with the exact model worn on Apollo 15’s lunar mission.
- • **Precision Mastery:** High-performance quartz movement vibrating at 262 kHz for unmatched accuracy.
- • **Durability Meets Design:** Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 50-meter water resistance for everyday confidence.

## Overview

The Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 96A225 is a high-performance quartz chronograph inspired by the watch worn on the Apollo 15 moon mission. Featuring a polished stainless steel 45mm case, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and a durable black NATO strap, it offers precision timing with a 6-hand movement vibrating at 262 kHz. Water resistant up to 50 meters and backed by a 3-year warranty, this watch combines historic legacy with modern durability and style.

## Description

Special Edition Lunar Pilot Chronograph from the Archive Series. Six-hand chronograph movement features proprietary high-performance quartz technology with 262 kHz vibrational frequency for precise accuracy. This new edition is complete with polished stainless steel case, black dial with white accents, anti-reflective curved sapphire crystal, black polyester NATO strap with three-piece buckle closure, and water resistance to 50 meters. Diameter: 45mm Thickness: 13. 5mm.

Review: Incredible Watch for the Money - I absolutely love this watch, more than my Omegas and more than my previous Rolexes watches. It has a few things that I would change but overall I think the design and engineering are really excellent. I purchased the Nato strap version because it was cheaper but in fact it It's the only 45mm version with a polished case, which I think makes it much less utilitarian and makes it look more expensive. I've seen complaints about this watch being too big. It's not too big, it's just too big for the people who make that complaint. I have a 7 3/4 inch wrist and it fits me perfectly . If you have a smaller wrist buy a smaller watch. This watch does need you to have at least a 7" wrist and also to have a wide wrist because of the lug-to-lug size. There is a 43.5mm version in two variants if you need smaller and they are stunning. The case is beautifully polished and I really like the unique style of the Chrono pushes. I've read that they were made this way for astronauts using thick gloves to make them easier to press but I like the way they integrate into the case better than traditional pushes. I also like the extra large crown which again makes it very easy to use. The crown has the Accutron logo. On my watch it’s barely visible - that’s the only manufacturing fault I could find. One complaint I have is that it is only water resistant to 50 meters. This might have been good for the moon but we don't live on the moon and it would have been easy I think to have a push in crown/pushers and have at least 100M WR. I never thought I would like a Nato strap. I've always thought “what's the point in putting a really cheap strap on a really nice or expensive watch?” But I'm surprised that this Nato is really nice. It has leather reinforced eyelets, a nice horizontal weave and it absorbs light so it always shows as really deep black. The hardware is highly polished and matches the case. Note that if you buy the non bracelet versions of the 45mm you cannot put the bracelet on it because the lug holes are positioned differently. I don't know what genius came up with this but it's really dumb. It doesn't bother me though as this Nato strap is so nice. The face is absolutely gorgeous. The crystal sits high above the case and some reviews say it “could” chip, but I've never heard of one cracking or chipping. It just adds to the beautiful design. The tachymeter is much higher than the rest of the face; it drops to a chapter ring which in turn is lower than the main body of the face and the sub dials again are lower than the main face but not as low as the chapter ring. The hands and sub hands and all printing are all beautifully white and cleanly done. It's a wonderful design really well executed. The only thing I would change is the 60 minute sub dial which I think is a little too small. The sub dial hands do not have a pointer at the end of them and so it can be difficult to see exactly what minute on the 60 minute sub dial they're pointing to. I would have loved a 12 hour chronograph counter instead of 1/10th Secs but I suppose that would have ruined the authenticity. I very much like the smooth return of the chrono seconds hand on reset and it must put less stress on mechanical parts of the movement than a hand that snaps back. Bulova call this movement NP20. I'm pretty sure it's made by Miyota especially for Bulova (Cal. 8136). That would make sense as Bulova and Miyota are both owned by Citizen. It uses a 399 high drain battery, perfect for chronographs. I believe this movement used to have a date and I can understand why Bulova took it off for authenticity and looks but I'm so used to having a date. So a few minor quibbles you get with any watch but nothing serious. How much do I love this watch? Well I've packed away my Omegas and I purchased a second Lunar Pilot. Nuff Said. Just remember your wrist size, especially the lug to lug measurement.
Review: Genuine Bulova - beautiful, tough, accurate Lunar Pilot in polished stainless with black NATO band - My son gave me this watch on Father's day, though we had ordered it together here from desertcart some weeks ago (he wanted to make sure I got exactly what I wanted). It's a fairly large watch, but not overly large - and REALLY easy to read with older eyes. The polished stainless case with NATO band looks best IMO and the reflective case makes it seem a little smaller than it would with a brushed or black case. The Bulova band seems well-made is quite comfortable. I set it to WWV atomic time very carefully and so far in 4 days I can't perceive any variance in the time at all, even looking at the small seconds hand with a jeweler's loupe. Not even a small fraction of a second. Hard to say yet whether it's keeping time to within a second a month, but it's certainly on the right track. Update: Had it 1 month now and it's gained only about 0.5 seconds vs. atomic time. That's pretty darned good! I had heard the lume might not be as good as some other watches, but I find it every bit as bright as my Seiko Speedtimer and it seems to remain just about as bright as the Seiko by early morning before dawn as well. The sapphire crystal is thick and flat, with optically flat reflections, but doesn't really stick up as high as you might think by looking at closeup macro photos. Overall it looks and feels very right and balanced, and I've not had even the slightest trouble reading the time. There's a lot of contrast in the dial and hands. The chronometer functions all work great, and the pushers make a very nice tactile click. All in all, this watch is an amazing value for a good quality, durable, highly accurate timepiece with an interesting history as the second watch (beyond the Omega Speedmaster) to have been on an actual moon walk. Consider getting a Bulova Lunar Pilot before plunking close to the same money down for a plastic moonswatch.

## Features

- From the Bulova Archive Series, The Lunar Pilot made space history on August 2, 1971--during the Apollo 15 mission, a moon pilot chronograph was worn on the moon.
- 6 Hand, Chronograph, High Performance Quartz
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel and Black Nylon Stra
- Sapphire Crystal
- 50M Water Resistant and 3 Year Limited Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07PGX73WQ |
| ASIN  | B07PGX73WQ |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Band Color | Black |
| Band Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Band Width | 20 Millimeters |
| Bands | 1 |
| Batteries  | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #414,943 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #1,891 in Men's Wrist Watches |
| Brand Name | Bulova |
| Case Diameter | 45 Millimeters |
| Case Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Case Thickness | 15.5 Millimeters |
| Character | Fashion |
| Clasp Type | Buckle |
| Closure Type | Buckle |
| Crystal | Sapphire Crystal |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (717) |
| Date First Available  | March 7, 2019 |
| Department  | mens |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Display | Analog |
| Embellishment Feature | Crystal |
| Face Style | Chronograph |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042429566682 |
| Included Components | Black polyester NATO strap with three-piece buckle closure |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Type Name | Sport Watch |
| Item Weight | 4 Ounces |
| Item model number  | 96A225 |
| Manufacturer | Bulova Corporation |
| Manufacturer  | Bulova Corporation |
| Model Name | Lunar Pilot |
| Model Number | 96A225 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions  | 7 x 5 x 7 inches; 4 ounces |
| Shape | Round |
| Sport Type | Walking |
| Strap Type | Two Piece Strap |
| Style Name | Chronograph |
| UPC | 042429566682 |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Watch Movement Type | Quartz |
| Water Resistance Depth | 165 Feet |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Images

![Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph High Performance Quartz Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 96A225 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KUGC2a+3L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the coverage on my Bulova timepiece?**
A: Bulova timepieces have been engineered to provide years of use with minimal need for service. In the unlikely event that service is needed, your timepiece is covered for three years. For more details visit the brand's website.

**Q: Where can I find an instruction manual for my Bulova timepiece?**
A: See our Standard Manual on the brand's website to read general information about how to set and maintain your watch.

**Q: Where can I purchase additional links/bands?**
A: You may purchase replacement straps and/or additional watch links by contacting our parts department at brand's website or kindly contact customer care.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Watch for the Money
*by G***6 on March 22, 2024*

I absolutely love this watch, more than my Omegas and more than my previous Rolexes watches. It has a few things that I would change but overall I think the design and engineering are really excellent. I purchased the Nato strap version because it was cheaper but in fact it It's the only 45mm version with a polished case, which I think makes it much less utilitarian and makes it look more expensive. I've seen complaints about this watch being too big. It's not too big, it's just too big for the people who make that complaint. I have a 7 3/4 inch wrist and it fits me perfectly . If you have a smaller wrist buy a smaller watch. This watch does need you to have at least a 7" wrist and also to have a wide wrist because of the lug-to-lug size. There is a 43.5mm version in two variants if you need smaller and they are stunning. The case is beautifully polished and I really like the unique style of the Chrono pushes. I've read that they were made this way for astronauts using thick gloves to make them easier to press but I like the way they integrate into the case better than traditional pushes. I also like the extra large crown which again makes it very easy to use. The crown has the Accutron logo. On my watch it’s barely visible - that’s the only manufacturing fault I could find. One complaint I have is that it is only water resistant to 50 meters. This might have been good for the moon but we don't live on the moon and it would have been easy I think to have a push in crown/pushers and have at least 100M WR. I never thought I would like a Nato strap. I've always thought “what's the point in putting a really cheap strap on a really nice or expensive watch?” But I'm surprised that this Nato is really nice. It has leather reinforced eyelets, a nice horizontal weave and it absorbs light so it always shows as really deep black. The hardware is highly polished and matches the case. Note that if you buy the non bracelet versions of the 45mm you cannot put the bracelet on it because the lug holes are positioned differently. I don't know what genius came up with this but it's really dumb. It doesn't bother me though as this Nato strap is so nice. The face is absolutely gorgeous. The crystal sits high above the case and some reviews say it “could” chip, but I've never heard of one cracking or chipping. It just adds to the beautiful design. The tachymeter is much higher than the rest of the face; it drops to a chapter ring which in turn is lower than the main body of the face and the sub dials again are lower than the main face but not as low as the chapter ring. The hands and sub hands and all printing are all beautifully white and cleanly done. It's a wonderful design really well executed. The only thing I would change is the 60 minute sub dial which I think is a little too small. The sub dial hands do not have a pointer at the end of them and so it can be difficult to see exactly what minute on the 60 minute sub dial they're pointing to. I would have loved a 12 hour chronograph counter instead of 1/10th Secs but I suppose that would have ruined the authenticity. I very much like the smooth return of the chrono seconds hand on reset and it must put less stress on mechanical parts of the movement than a hand that snaps back. Bulova call this movement NP20. I'm pretty sure it's made by Miyota especially for Bulova (Cal. 8136). That would make sense as Bulova and Miyota are both owned by Citizen. It uses a 399 high drain battery, perfect for chronographs. I believe this movement used to have a date and I can understand why Bulova took it off for authenticity and looks but I'm so used to having a date. So a few minor quibbles you get with any watch but nothing serious. How much do I love this watch? Well I've packed away my Omegas and I purchased a second Lunar Pilot. Nuff Said. Just remember your wrist size, especially the lug to lug measurement.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genuine Bulova - beautiful, tough, accurate Lunar Pilot in polished stainless with black NATO band
*by N***I on June 22, 2022*

My son gave me this watch on Father's day, though we had ordered it together here from Amazon some weeks ago (he wanted to make sure I got exactly what I wanted). It's a fairly large watch, but not overly large - and REALLY easy to read with older eyes. The polished stainless case with NATO band looks best IMO and the reflective case makes it seem a little smaller than it would with a brushed or black case. The Bulova band seems well-made is quite comfortable. I set it to WWV atomic time very carefully and so far in 4 days I can't perceive any variance in the time at all, even looking at the small seconds hand with a jeweler's loupe. Not even a small fraction of a second. Hard to say yet whether it's keeping time to within a second a month, but it's certainly on the right track. Update: Had it 1 month now and it's gained only about 0.5 seconds vs. atomic time. That's pretty darned good! I had heard the lume might not be as good as some other watches, but I find it every bit as bright as my Seiko Speedtimer and it seems to remain just about as bright as the Seiko by early morning before dawn as well. The sapphire crystal is thick and flat, with optically flat reflections, but doesn't really stick up as high as you might think by looking at closeup macro photos. Overall it looks and feels very right and balanced, and I've not had even the slightest trouble reading the time. There's a lot of contrast in the dial and hands. The chronometer functions all work great, and the pushers make a very nice tactile click. All in all, this watch is an amazing value for a good quality, durable, highly accurate timepiece with an interesting history as the second watch (beyond the Omega Speedmaster) to have been on an actual moon walk. Consider getting a Bulova Lunar Pilot before plunking close to the same money down for a plastic moonswatch.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Perfect, Historically Significant Moonwatch
*by B***L on February 13, 2026*

Bulova's Lunar Pilot has far exceeded my expectations in every way. I had been eyeing this piece for thirteen months now, and waited until the price was right and took the opportunity and I am so glad I did. For reference, I was considering a Tissot T-Race chronograph or a Hamilton Khaki for this quarter's personal acquisition, however after seeing this, and coinciding with the Artemis II upcoming launch, I decided to go with Bulova -- and I am extremely glad I did. I wanted to discuss how the package arrived fast, maybe two days after order, and came in very immaculate packaging. I've purchased watches significantly more expensive and Bulova's case and presentation has far exceeded literally every other box I've seen before. Upon opening, you can see the attention paid to literally every detail, from the packaging, warranty, instructions, and historical significance pamphlet inserts, to the box made of quality materials you can immediately tell that it is not your everyday Bulova quartz. My first hesitation was choosing a quartz movement over an automatic, however after having this for one week I am more than pleased and satisfied after seeing the watch in action. The watch itself came immaculate, and upon first glance, is literally perfect. The black within the dial can only be described as that of 'cosmic void'. The indices, bezel's integer seconds, and chronographic miliseconds are outright perfect. As a laboratory scientist, I of course took the opportunity to view the Lunar Pilot under some serious magnification, and here the precision with which this moon watch was made becomes even more apparent. During my work, I need to time specific biochemical reactions, and having a smartphone around is typically a no-no - thus, I have a decision can grab a stopwatch, strain to look at a wall clock, or, now, engage the chronograph with just a free pinky finger and be accurate down to one fifth of a second. Quite literally, I use the feature multiple times per day. The piece itself, wherever I show it, always happens to dazzle and turn heads. Showing off the chronographic features and explaining the historic significance of the Lunar Pilot series is always a pleasure. One thing I'd like to note, is that a bio lab isn't exactly the place you'd want to take an Omega speedmaster moonwatch, it's closest comparison -- but with the very accessible L.P. here it becomes a no brainer. Also, keep in mind that if the closest watch we have for comparison is a Swiss piece that costs ten times as much, I think we all can agree that the Pilot is definitely doing something right. After about a week of constant wear, I am only becoming more and more attached. I am quite satisfied with the size on my 7 inch wrist. With the strap it feels like just the right amount of weight. Personally, the only thing I wasn't to fond of was the fabric nato strap, however there are so many great options for less than 30.00 to replace it with if one feels so compelled. So far, I've tried black and white sailcloth leather and silicon/rubber composite and both ended up looking great, however I felt the composite strap was the best choice. The water resistance is nice, although I'd personally never get any chronograph wetter than a splash. The colors are so vibrant it's amazing. The lume is specacular, and gives a light blue, art deco-ish retro feel. The saphire crystal has made it through several events i was certain would scratch it, and so i'd say that the ecellent turtle style flat crystal is very resistant to scratches. The battery life is amazing here, and in my research i calculated that based on this unit's particular battery, one could operate the chronograph for 60 minutes over 1300 times before the battery gets near its end. The watch itself is a breeze to wear all day for it's dial size and materials used. It literally turns heads, and is overall so much more impressive than any type of smartwatch out there. Overall, I'd say that the Lunar Pilot, far exceeding my expectations, maybe even astronomically exceeding, has left myself as a watch collector, and everyone who happens to see it, very impressed. 5/5!

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