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Accutron and Bulova celebrate their shared history with NASA and the US Space Program by launching Accutron Astronaut and Bulova Moon Pilot, each inspired by classic Space Age designs .
New Accutron Astronaut
NASA works closely with Accutron to create timekeepers for wristwatches, dashboard watches, and internal mechanisms that were integral to many space missions beginning in the mid-1950s through the 1970s.
Similar, Bulova watches worn by astronauts and pilots of the same era. On August 2, 1971, the Apollo 15 mission commander made lunar history wearing a Bulova chronograph.
Accutron and NASA 60-minute chronograph from the 1960s space program.
Astronaut Accutron
Referencing the 1968 “T” version of the Astronaut model, Accutron is now relaunching the model with a special update that highlights the watch’s distinctive day/night bezel. The new 41mm steel-cased Accutron Astronaut is the first re-edition in what Accutron says will be “an exciting new series of Accutron Astronaut watches”.
The new model offers a classic-style perfect double box sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, but updates the movement with the Sellita SW330 GMT automatic caliber which, in another update, is partially exposed through the case back. exhibition.
Accutron fitted the watch with a ‘bullet’ steel bracelet. The Accutron Astronaut is a limited edition of 300 pieces. Price: $3,500.
Bulova Lunar Pilot
With two new Lunar Pilot watches, Bulova expands its popular range Storage Series with vintage sized genuine replicas of Bulova watches worn on the Moon. You may recall the first (and highly successful) watch in the series, the Lunar Pilot 50th Anniversary Limited Editiona 45mm model that Bulova in 2021 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission.
New Bulova Lunar Pilot, with black dial.
As for the latest model, the case size is still surprisingly modern, having a full diameter of 43.5mm.
Bulova is offering the new watch with a black dial (same as the original) or a sporty blue and white two-tone chronograph dial.
New Bulova Lunar Pilot, with blue and white dial.
Bulova matches both of the brand’s exclusive NP20 High Precision Quartz (HPQ) chronograph models, accurate to 1/20th of a second.
Both watches come with a steel strap and each also comes with a matching leather strap.
Bulova pairs the black dial version with a black leather strap and offers a blue leather strap with a two-tone chronograph. Both straps are attached to the wrist by spring bars with latches so that they can be replaced with bracelets at will. Price: $895.
