I have finally given in. A itch that needs scratching. Plenty have found it too big and sold on again. Let's hope I can get on with it. My tastes have changed to appreciate the larger watch, so there is hope at least! Will find out next week.
worn and wound on the moonwatch 2.0 and stars and stripes chrono (and that is one which reallyshouldn't be 46mm)
http://wornandwound.com/bulova-taps-...stars-stripes/
^^^No mention of it coming in a non-DLC version unfortunately.
Last year, the Apollo 15 “Moon Watch” was the first revival from the Archive Series, which is focused on bringing back iconic designs from the past for modern audiences. For 2017, Bulova is following up on that successful release with a blacked-out version of the Moon Watch paired with a black leather NATO-style strap. Differences between version 2.0 and last year’s variant include the introduction of a new sans-serif Bulova logo and the exclusion of a date–two small, but impactful changes. The case dimensions are otherwise identical to that of the first iteration. There is no accompanying bracelet option.
Thanks for posting Sean. If I could afford it, my solution would be to buy the black and have the dials swapped then I'd have the best of both
watches.
EDIT - just realised I'd need the movements swapped too due to the date / no date issue.
Why spoil an otherwise perfectly good re-issue?
I know, I know, it's all about making money but surely this watch should have been left alone, it was a historically important watch originally that has now been cheapened.
incredibly well made watch for such a low price and would have been a keeper, if Bulova made it smaller. I have bracelet model (also strap with curved spring bars) and with 7 inch wrist with big wristbone it's a pain to wear - too big, too thick, too heavy. Also 1/2 second hand is little bit annoying - sweep second would have been much cooler.
I'm very happy with mine and certainly wouldn't want it to have the black case or the date deletion of the second version.
@ camouflage above... it's strange isn't it how different people's perceptions can be - despite having the same(-ish) sized wrists as you, I don't think the Bulova is big, thick or heavy! I suspect it also depends on what you're comparing it with... I'm also convinced it's a much bulkier watch on the bracelet.
Simon
Totally agree, Mycroft.
VFM for this watch is imho nothing short of spectacular.
I'm wearing mine today and I love it every time I wear it. The small second hand doesn't bother me and actually it ticks ten times every five seconds so is still better than a regular quartz.
This arrived today as part of a trade deal....
First impression - very impressed. Don't know why I didn't try one sooner. It is very comfortable on the wrist and certainly wears smaller than I thought. My wrist is a shade over 7 inches and I think it fits superbly. I think this one deserves a nice handmade leather strap....
^^^^ It does deserve a handmade strap which is exactly what I did, see my posts earlier in this thread. The OEM strap does nowt for it but when you get a nice leather on it......
Definitely earns its place as a "poor man's Speedie" and it is good that Citizen seem keen on retaining the Bulova brand and reflecting on the history.
I don't have a Moonwatch but I've had a couple of 262/Precisionist watches - one is pretty good for timekeeping but the other is actually worse than my Precista 18Q which was disappointing. Of course, although the movement is High beat it is not a proper HEQ because there is no temperature compensation, and possibly that explains the differences.
Luckily for me, I have tried the watch and it does look too large for my personal taste, and I'm not keen on the "moulded" lugs - so my money is safe in the bank for now. It does seem decent value, but not outstanding in my view, although Citizen seem to have gone all-out on the packaging and links to the heritage of the design. I do like the non-traditional pushers though - built for comfort.
Now if they would do a slightly smaller version, stainless steel (not PVD black thanks), and keep the price down to £250 maximum ..................... it doesn't hurt to dream.
I'll be tempted to try the black version. Will hopefully wear a bit smaller. Love the decision to delete the date.
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A couple of days in and this watch continues to impress. I don't really like the standard black woven patterned strap, so until I get hold of a decent leather I have popped it on a cheap khaki nylon. Inexpensive this strap may be, but I think it looks great and is just so comfortable.
And a quick lume shot just because...
Its a great watch and I really like mine.I bought it in the recent Jura sale.
I've got the bracelet version but thinking of swapping it out for a black leather or Nato.
Anyone had issues with the hole position being closer to the case on the bracelet version?
I've almost bought one of these a couple of times now. I can never find myself bonding to Quartz watches tho. It's the date window in the end that puts me off...
I fancy trying one of anyone is thinking of flipping.
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My accidental amazon purchase landed this evening. I rather like it! I reckon it wears a lot smaller than the dimensions suggest (I normally dislike anything larger than 42mm) but the downward curve of the lugs makes it very comfortable and (I think) the way the bezel and crystal stand proud of the case makes it less visually heavy than a more square-shouldered watch.
I love the movement and functionality, the pusher design is rather lovely and the dial is very lovely indeed. Honestly, I cannot believe it was only £300, it feels very well made indeed and the finish is amazing at that price point.
I'm not a massive fan of the leather strap, though the plain steel-loop buckle is a nice touch; the Velcro strap suits the watch better IMO. So. Time will tell whether it's a keeper or not, but first impressions are very good indeed.
Just got an alert that these are now £296 on Amazon UK. Now wondering if I was too hasty sending the last one back. So much indecision surrounding this particular watch!
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prompted by the price drop on amazon and receiving payment on an invoice i finally ordered one. Will be interesting to finally try it on - my wrist is a little under 7.75" so hoping it won't be too big
£296 is superb value. Just sold mine for 310 on eBay!
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Bracelet version available for £335 using 8val8 at HS Johnson if you are after one. Not bad for that money.
Mine arrived a few days ago.
Quick thoughts - packaging/case impressive for the price. Quality of the watch is also good and size OK for my wrist.
However, when on, it seemed ever-so-slightly off - I think it's the strap size makes it appear slightly out of proportion - if ever there was a watch begging for a 22mm strap, this is surely it.
I've ordered a new strap which has literally just arrived so I'll stick it on and hopefully makes it look better
right, stuck it on a new strap and it feels and looks much better
Anybody with a 6.5" wrist has one of these? Pics would be great.
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I keep coming back to this due to my space watch obsession - however like many I worry about the size.
I'm a 6.75" like David - in some of the pictures posted the lug to lug looks just a little much. The perspective in wrist shots can be deceptive though.
I am thinking that it might be OK on a 20mm perlon strap.........hmm.........