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Bulova Lunar Pilot 96B251 Special Edition - 45mm w/ Sapphire $399 Delivered @ Starbuy

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Bulova Lunar Pilot 96B251 Special Edition - 45mm w/ Sapphire $399 Delivered @ Starbuy
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Chazzozz on 05/01/2024 - 10:29 starbuy.com.au (2613 clicks)
Last edited 05/01/2024 - 22:01

Edit: The fun's over, it's sold out now. Given that it's a special edition I doubt we'll see it back in stock anytime soon.

This is the full-size version of the Lunar Pilot that comes with two straps, black leather plus a nylon strap with a nubuck patch on it. Equal to the lowest prices seen last year, so I'm surprised Deepak has any left. And, before you ask…yes, it would look good on you. :)

I'm tempted to get one to go with my 96K111 Mini Lunar Pilot, which is such a nice watch. I really wish the 98A285 in titanium would go below $999, then I'd feel I could justify the extra expense for it.

Description copied from WN’s old write up:

This special edition is shipped with special Bulova packaging and includes an interchangeable nylon strap with a nubuck leather patch that commemorates the date of mission (DOM) as 08021971, a watch tool as well as a certificate of authenticity and a special edition watch booklet.

Crystal/Lens - Sapphire
Diameter - 45mm
Band width - 20mm
Case Thickness - 13.5mm
High-performance quartz technology with 262 kHz vibrational frequency for precise accuracy.
Push Down Crown
Water resistant - 50 metres
3-Year Aus Warranty

Remember, SB's Friday StarDeals don't expire until Monday morning at 10am, so you've got all weekend to convince yourself and/or significant others that you need this one.

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  • Volution on 05/01/2024 - 10:43
    +2

    I have the blackout non date version. I love it.

  • Muzeeb on 05/01/2024 - 10:46
    +7

    or significant others

    Buy it even if your wife is angry at you. She will still be angry but at least you will have a new watch

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/01/2024 - 11:01
      +7

      Misso: Is that a new watch

      A) uhm you look lovely today
      B) I won it.. in a truth telling contest.. two towns over
      C) look over there! A two headed monkey! *runs *
      D) this ? No I’ve had it for years, frankly I am a little disappointed that you don’t take more interest in this, one of my top 100 hobbies I pour money into!

      • Muzeeb on 05/01/2024 - 11:13
        +3

        I purchased a Tag CAH1213.BA0863 for Mrs Muzeeb in 2011. She thinks I paid full price so I have plenty of watch buying credit up my sleeves. That's a lot of SD1970's.

        • Chazzozz on 05/01/2024 - 11:34
          +3

          I'm working on Mrs. C. She's a fan of Longines (like me!) so I'm lining up a visit to their Melbourne boutique so we can try on some watches together. I also bought her a Tissot that was on special at Mazzucchelli's after Christmas, along with personal gift to myself, which I'm still waiting to arrive. That should buy me a bit of credit as well.

      • Gnostikos on 05/01/2024 - 15:36
        +4

        Misso: Is that a new watch

        E) launches into horology lecture… Why yes, I'm glad you asked! Did you know that this watch uses a quartz movement with a three-pronged crystal that features a vibrational frequency of 262.144kHz? That's a BPM 8 times higher than a normal quartz watch's 2-pronged crystal, giving this a silky-smooth, automatic-esque second hand sweep and boasting an accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a year versus the typical quartz watch's accuracy of +/- 15 seconds per month! The thing to remember is that the movement still actually "ticks" like a normal quartz analogue watch but it's such a rapid motion that it's imperceptible to the human eye…

        … Misso quickly loses interest, reverts back to checking her phone, becomes distracted… mission accomplished. "Excellent Work 47, her suspicions have been neutralised, return the watch to the safehouse for now."

        Stealth Purchase +10XP
        Spouse Fooled +50XP
        Receipt/Invoice Hidden +25XP
        Objective Completed +10XP
        Unnoticed Addition to Watch Collection +25XP

  • tomleonhart on 05/01/2024 - 11:04

    diam. 45 mm :S

  • BargainBogan99 on 05/01/2024 - 11:09

    The special edition comes in a special box with a special booklet but is otherwise the same?

    • Chazzozz on 05/01/2024 - 11:29

      It also comes with two straps, which the comparable standard model 96A225 doesn't have. It's also currently $170 cheaper, too; the 96A225 has only been less once before in 2021.

  • garetz on 05/01/2024 - 11:52

    Remember, SB's Friday StarDeals don't expire until Monday morning at 10am, so you've got all weekend to convince yourself and/or significant others that you need this one.

    Unless it sells out

  • EarlyBird on 05/01/2024 - 12:02

    I've tried the Swatch Moonwatch and it's like a kid's watch made of plastic. This is the one to buy for similar budget

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/01/2024 - 15:47

      Not to mention don’t need to line up due to artificial supply/demand/hype

  • HeyThereJim on 05/01/2024 - 12:09
    +1

    This is a fantastic chronograph and a really good deal if you can wear such a large watch. I wish I could but unfortunately this thing is a dinner plate.

  • chops on 05/01/2024 - 12:34

    I own this and love it … if I recall correctly it’s special edition and numbered, so there can’t be that many left.

  • dlakers3peat on 05/01/2024 - 13:19

    is a quartz watch really worth $399?

    • Gonltruck on 05/01/2024 - 13:28

      Plenty of quartz grand seikos are definitely worth 10x that

    • Lps on 05/01/2024 - 13:42

      is a quartz watch really worth $399?

      yes

    • tekisei on 05/01/2024 - 13:48
      +1

      Purely for the 262kHz quartz in this case

      • Chazzozz on 05/01/2024 - 14:39

        Indeed. I've had mine for nearly 6 months now and it's still bang-on time, never had to adjust it. My automatic watches, however….

  • huntingllamas on 05/01/2024 - 15:04

    Does anyone know why the mini is so much more expensive? Just demand?

  • Crossgates on 05/01/2024 - 18:26

    This is a big watch, so if you're unsure, definitely recommend trying it on for size at your local Bulova dealer before purchase

  • WatchNerd on 10/01/2024 - 10:01

    If anyone is after the black 98A186 there is 1 available at Amazon Warehouse for… $386.27.
    Condition - Used, very good. Comes repackaged.

    Today's DOTD is Bulova Marine Star 43mm Chrono 96B287 (blue dial)… $225.00 delivered.

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