Bulova Men's Moonwatch - 96B251

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The Bulova Men's Moonwatch - 96B251, known as the Lunar Pilot Special Edition, is a timepiece with a direct lineage to space exploration history. This 45mm chronograph captures the pioneering spirit of the Apollo era, powered by the brand's proprietary High-Performance Quartz (HPQ) movement. It offers a compelling blend of robust construction, precision engineering, and a design narrative rooted in actual lunar missions, making it a distinctive choice for collectors and enthusiasts of aviation and space history.

 

Constructed with a solid silver-tone stainless steel case and paired with a supple black leather strap, the Bulova Moonwatch 96B251 presents a commanding presence on the wrist. The stark contrast of its black dial with luminous hands and markers ensures excellent legibility, while the tachymeter bezel underscores its professional chronograph credentials. This special edition watch honors Bulova's legacy without compromising on modern watchmaking technology, delivering a robust and functional tool watch with a storied past.

 

Key Advantages of the Bulova Men's Moonwatch - 96B251

 

1. Revolutionary High-Performance Quartz Movement

At the heart of the Bulova Men's Moonwatch - 96B251 lies a groundbreaking movement that redefines quartz precision. Unlike standard quartz calibers with a 32 kHz frequency, the HPQ movement vibrates at an astonishing 262 kHz—eight times faster. This architectural leap results in unparalleled accuracy, ensuring the watch remains remarkably precise in all conditions.

 

• Accuracy: Precisely tracks time with a margin of seconds per year, not per month.
• Thermal Compensation: Maintains accuracy across a wide range of temperatures, far exceeding standard quartz performance.
• Chronograph Precision: Measures elapsed time to 1/1000th of a second for exacting timing needs.

 

2. Legendary Design with Direct Lunar Heritage

The Bulova 96B251 is more than a watch; it is a direct descendant of a timepiece that fatefully contributed to the Apollo 15 mission. Its iconic design echoes the original Lunar Pilot chronograph worn on the moon, with a 45mm stainless steel case that offers exceptional durability and a bold sport profile. The solid case back is engraved with the phrase "Lunar Pilot," solidifying its connection to this historic achievement.

 

• Case Construction: Solid 45mm stainless steel for rugged daily wear and resilience.
• Design Philosophy: A faithful reinterpretation of the original moon-worn prototype, retaining its functional, tool-watch aesthetic.
• Historical Significance: Celebrates Bulova's role in the Apollo program, making it a centerpiece for any space or aviation collection.

 

3. Black Dial and Luminous Readability

The deep black dial of the Bulova Lunar Pilot 96B251 provides a stark, high-contrast canvas against which all chronograph and timekeeping information is displayed. Silver-tone hands and applied hour markers are treated with luminous material, ensuring the watch remains easily readable in low-light environments. This focus on legibility is a direct inheritance from its astronaut tool-watch origins.

 

• Dial Design: Clean, uncluttered layout with sub-dials for seconds, minutes, and hours by the chronograph.
• Luminous Material: Applied to both hands and indices for superior visibility in darkness.
• Visual Contrast: The silver-tone accents against the black dial create a classic, high-contrast instrument look.

 

4. Durable Build with Practical Specifications

The Bulova Men's Moonwatch - 96B251 is built to withstand the demands of an active lifestyle. Its robust stainless steel construction is complemented by a high-quality sapphire crystal, offering superior scratch resistance. With a 50-meter water resistance rating and a 20mm black leather strap secured by a pin buckle, this watch is as practical as it is historically significant.

 

• Crystal: Sapphire glass for unparalleled scratch resistance and daily durability.
• Water Resistance: Rated to 50 meters (5 ATM), suitable for surface swimming and showering but not for diving.
• Strap & Clasp: Premium black leather strap with a classic pin buckle for secure and comfortable wrist wear.

 

The Bulova Lunar Pilot Special Edition is a testament to the brand's engineering prowess and its indelible connection to human spaceflight. The 96B251 masterfully combines the precision of a 262 kHz HPQ quartz movement with a design that is both historically authentic and robustly modern. Whether worn as a tribute to the Apollo missions or as a supremely accurate chronograph, this watch offers a unique blend of story and substance that is rare at its price point. It stands as a proud example of how a tool watch can be both a functional instrument and a piece of living history.

Specifications of Bulova Men's Moonwatch - 96B251

Brand Name	Bulova
Model number	96B251
Part Number	96B251
Model Year	2019
Item Shape	Round
Dial window material type	Sapphire Crystal
Clasp	Tang Buckle
Case material	Stainless Steel
Case diameter	45 millimeters
Case Thickness	13.5 millimeters
Band Material	Leather
Band length	9.25 inches
Band width	22 millimeters
Band Color	Black
Dial color	Black
Bezel material	Stainless steel
Bezel function	Tachymeter
Calendar	Date
Movement	Quartz
Water resistant depth	100 Feet
Display Type	Analog
Metal stamp	no-metal-stamp (Fashion only)

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Specifications
[Brand Name ]	Bulova
[Model number ]	96B251
[Part Number ]	96B251
[Model Year ]	2019
[Item Shape ]	Round
[ Dial window material type ]	Sapphire Crystal
[Clasp ]	Tang Buckle
[Case material ]	Stainless Steel
[Case diameter ]	45 millimeters
[Case Thickness ]	13.5 millimeters
[Band Material ]	Leather
[Band length ]	9.25 inches
[Band width ]	22 millimeters
[Band Color ]	Black
[Dial color ]	Black
[Bezel material ]	Stainless steel
[ Bezel function ]	Tachymeter
[ Calendar ]	Date
[ Movement ]	Quartz
[ Water resistant depth ]	100 Feet
[Display Type ]	Analog
[Metal stamp ]	no-metal-stamp (Fashion only)

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