Earlier this year, American watchmaker Bulova released a reimagined version of its Lunar Pilot model to commemorate the brand?s long standing relationship with NASA and the U.S. Space Program. This connection dates back to August 2, 1971 when Apollo 15 became the fourth mission to land on the moon. As the mission?s commander, David Scott, became the seventh man in history to walk on the surface and the first to drive the Lunar Rover, he did so while wearing a Bulova chronograph.

That vintage Bulova chronograph, much like the modern Lunar Pilot, was designed specifically to withstand astronomical conditions, and was used to ensure that no members of the mission would run out of oxygen, water, or battery power in the portable life support-system backpack. Additionally, while the Apollo 15 was equipped with an assortment of cutting-edge timekeepers on-board, the Bulova chronograph served as a critical backup, helping ensure the timing for the mission’s critical reentry back into Earth?s atmosphere.
Throughout the entire mission, Bulova?s design performed as expected, not faltering in accuracy despite the changing atmospheric conditions, fluctuating temperatures, and gravitational shifts. In 2021, the brand celebrated 50 years since the successful expedition with the release of the 50th Anniversary Lunar Pilot Limited Edition timepiece. The success of the release renewed general interest in the Lunar Pilot collection as a whole, setting the groundwork for its l...