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title: "Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph Precisionist Black Ion-Plated Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 98A186"
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# 50M water resistance for everyday adventure-ready wear 262 kHz high-frequency quartz for ultra-precise timing Black ion-plated stainless steel for durable stealth style Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph Precisionist Black Ion-Plated Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 98A186

**Price:** € 906.79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌑 Own the timepiece that’s truly out of this world.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph Precisionist Black Ion-Plated Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 98A186
- **How much does it cost?** € 906.79 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

- • **Ready for Action:** Water resistant up to 50 meters and built with robust pushers designed for gloved use—this watch is as functional as it is stylish.
- • **Bold, Stealth Design:** Matte black ion-plated stainless steel case paired with a sleek black NATO-style leather strap delivers a commanding, modern aesthetic that fits every power move.
- • **Iconic Space Heritage:** Own a piece of history inspired by the Apollo 15 Lunar Pilot worn on the moon—wear the watch that’s literally out of this world.
- • **Crystal Clear Durability:** Anti-reflective curved sapphire crystal ensures scratch resistance and optimal readability, no matter the lighting or setting.
- • **Precision Beyond Compare:** Experience near-perfect accuracy with Bulova’s proprietary 262 kHz quartz movement—losing less than 10 seconds per year, a true game-changer in timekeeping.

## Overview

The Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph combines cutting-edge 262 kHz high-frequency quartz technology with a sleek black ion-plated stainless steel case and sapphire crystal. Inspired by the original Apollo 15 moon mission watch, it offers exceptional precision, durability, and a bold, stealthy design. Water resistant to 50 meters and featuring a black NATO-style leather strap, this watch is a perfect blend of historic legacy and modern performance.

## Description

Special Edition Lunar Pilot Chronograph Watch from the Archive Series Six-hand chronograph movement features proprietary high-performance quartz technology with 262 kHz vibrational frequency for precise accuracy. In stainless steel with matte black IP finish, black dial with white accents, anti-reflective curved sapphire crystal, black leather NATO-style strap with three-piece buckle closure, and water resistance to 50 meters. Six-hand chronograph movement features proprietary high-performance quartz technology with 262 kHz vibrational frequency for precise accuracy. In stainless steel with matte black IP finish, black dial with white accents, anti-reflective curved sapphire crystal, black leather NATO-style strap with three-piece buckle closure, and water resistance to 50 meters. Presented in boxed package with certificate of authenticity. Diameter: 45mm Thickness: 13.5mm $595

Review: Alot of Watch for the money - The hardest decision to make about this watch is do you want an all black watch with one leather band, brushed stainless with canvas band and nylon band, or brushed stainless with a stainless steel bracelet. Since I lacked a black metal watch that was why I chose this particular version. The band is soft leather and somewhat comfortable, however I may switch it out with a NATO strap in the future. It looks good, however it may have been nice to have the metal buckle and loops to be a bit thicker, however it is a perfect match for the watch so I won't be too critical. The watch itself is very nice, the dials are all very readable, and adds to the overall impression of purposefulness. The machining and finish are on par with watches costing many times more. The dial has the same precise look as well, and the raised crystal with frosted edges adds to the effect. The stem clicks into position with just enough friction to give it a feel of precision, and it just gets better. The pushers, obviously were designed for use with gloves, and both click with almost the same force. Worth mentioning, the pushers click even better than Tag Heuer chronographs, sorry Tag. The second hand almost sweeps, and gives the illusion of a mechanical or automatic chronometer. Great job Bulova! Another feature I like is the luminous dial. It glows blue. It is on par with Rolex chromalight lume, perhaps not quite as bright. I am not sure if it will glow as long as chromalight, but it is easily read in the dark. Bulova claims 10 second per year accuracy with its 262 Hertz quartz movement. I cannot attest to this yet, but the hands line up with the markings perfectly. I have absolutely no reason to doubt Bulova's claim. By the way, Rolex claims 2 second per day accuracy. Rolex however is a certified chronometer, meaning they have gone through exhaustive testing by a third party (Omega too). The box the watch came in was a nice touch, the presentation box is well made and comparable to the bakelite boxes that Brietlings come in. How does it compare with the Omega Speedmaster Professional (Omega Moonwatch)? I don't really know. I have an Omega, however it is a Seamaster, not a Speedmaster. I read reviews before I bought, and read some negative reviews. One complaint was of rattling pushers, I found this to be not true, at least with mine. Also a couple of complaints of the chronograph hands not lining up, my advice, read the instructions before starting the watch and setting it, yes it is a simple device, but it is also a complex electro mechanical device, so take five minutes to open the book. Make no mistake, you are not getting an Omega, Rolex Tag or Brietling, however you.are getting a very good wristwatch worthy of a high end collection. In short, I really like this watch. Even though it is not an Omega Moon watch I like this one because it feels like a watch costing much, much more, and has a bit of a maverick mystique about it tying in with the history of the Apollo missions. Worth mentioning, I have had this wristwatch for 10 weeks now, and it has not lost nor gained one second when compared the NIST time website.
Review: If Darth Vadar wore a watch....Or Always bet on Black! - If Darth Vadar wore a watch, he would wear this one. Black ion plated watch seems to have good plating on the watch but one of the keeps on the strap began to show wear after the first day of wearing (watch contacting my desk when typing) I was disappointed in the strap. Looks good, feels good but the ion plating on the keepers is suspect. As for the watch itself, very attractive and very legible. The lume could be better but will do as good as most regular watches. Remember, this is a pilot watch, not a diver which tends to have strong lume. I put an aftermarket pvd - black carbon fiber strap from badass watch straps or something. I would have rated this a total 5 star if not for the strap hardware. Truthfully, most people are going to take it on the stock strap anyway. One note about the size. It is a large watch but the black color makes it appear smaller. All in all, it does not feel big or wear big. Edit: on 10/29 I came back to raise it from 4 to 5 stars. Despite a subpar strap, the watch and it's PVD case is excellent. A top watch in my rotation. Edit 9/15/22 - A very accurate watch. Mine is running -2 second every six months.

## 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
- Black Ion Plated Stainless Steel
- Sapphire Crystal
- 50M Water Resistant and 3 Year Limited Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Material | Stainless-steel |

## Images

![Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph Precisionist Black Ion-Plated Stainless Steel, Black NATO Strap and Sapphire Crystal Style: 98A186 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QkfDVcomL.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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alot of Watch for the money
*by C***7 on July 24, 2018*

The hardest decision to make about this watch is do you want an all black watch with one leather band, brushed stainless with canvas band and nylon band, or brushed stainless with a stainless steel bracelet. Since I lacked a black metal watch that was why I chose this particular version. The band is soft leather and somewhat comfortable, however I may switch it out with a NATO strap in the future. It looks good, however it may have been nice to have the metal buckle and loops to be a bit thicker, however it is a perfect match for the watch so I won't be too critical. The watch itself is very nice, the dials are all very readable, and adds to the overall impression of purposefulness. The machining and finish are on par with watches costing many times more. The dial has the same precise look as well, and the raised crystal with frosted edges adds to the effect. The stem clicks into position with just enough friction to give it a feel of precision, and it just gets better. The pushers, obviously were designed for use with gloves, and both click with almost the same force. Worth mentioning, the pushers click even better than Tag Heuer chronographs, sorry Tag. The second hand almost sweeps, and gives the illusion of a mechanical or automatic chronometer. Great job Bulova! Another feature I like is the luminous dial. It glows blue. It is on par with Rolex chromalight lume, perhaps not quite as bright. I am not sure if it will glow as long as chromalight, but it is easily read in the dark. Bulova claims 10 second per year accuracy with its 262 Hertz quartz movement. I cannot attest to this yet, but the hands line up with the markings perfectly. I have absolutely no reason to doubt Bulova's claim. By the way, Rolex claims 2 second per day accuracy. Rolex however is a certified chronometer, meaning they have gone through exhaustive testing by a third party (Omega too). The box the watch came in was a nice touch, the presentation box is well made and comparable to the bakelite boxes that Brietlings come in. How does it compare with the Omega Speedmaster Professional (Omega Moonwatch)? I don't really know. I have an Omega, however it is a Seamaster, not a Speedmaster. I read reviews before I bought, and read some negative reviews. One complaint was of rattling pushers, I found this to be not true, at least with mine. Also a couple of complaints of the chronograph hands not lining up, my advice, read the instructions before starting the watch and setting it, yes it is a simple device, but it is also a complex electro mechanical device, so take five minutes to open the book. Make no mistake, you are not getting an Omega, Rolex Tag or Brietling, however you.are getting a very good wristwatch worthy of a high end collection. In short, I really like this watch. Even though it is not an Omega Moon watch I like this one because it feels like a watch costing much, much more, and has a bit of a maverick mystique about it tying in with the history of the Apollo missions. Worth mentioning, I have had this wristwatch for 10 weeks now, and it has not lost nor gained one second when compared the NIST time website.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If Darth Vadar wore a watch....Or Always bet on Black!
*by C***4 on March 24, 2021*

If Darth Vadar wore a watch, he would wear this one. Black ion plated watch seems to have good plating on the watch but one of the keeps on the strap began to show wear after the first day of wearing (watch contacting my desk when typing) I was disappointed in the strap. Looks good, feels good but the ion plating on the keepers is suspect. As for the watch itself, very attractive and very legible. The lume could be better but will do as good as most regular watches. Remember, this is a pilot watch, not a diver which tends to have strong lume. I put an aftermarket pvd - black carbon fiber strap from badass watch straps or something. I would have rated this a total 5 star if not for the strap hardware. Truthfully, most people are going to take it on the stock strap anyway. One note about the size. It is a large watch but the black color makes it appear smaller. All in all, it does not feel big or wear big. Edit: on 10/29 I came back to raise it from 4 to 5 stars. Despite a subpar strap, the watch and it's PVD case is excellent. A top watch in my rotation. Edit 9/15/22 - A very accurate watch. Mine is running -2 second every six months.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small amount of money for a piece of History!
*by J***R on January 5, 2021*

Beautiful! Watch came with stickers and tags in original box and wears well for stated dimensions love the original text and the lack of date complication makes it more symmetrical and more like the original quality fit and finish I’ve tried different natos but haven’t found anything as comfortable as the leather strap the watch comes with my only gripe is the buckle and tang are a bit skimpy but I have a new one on the way all around great value for money for this historical recreation! And for all those leaving nasty reviews for certain sellers product review page isn’t the place for it this is a review for the watch itself not the seller and the seller will never see it so your wasting your time leaving it in this section

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