--- product_id: 691779162 title: "Moonwatch - 96B258" brand: "bulova" price: "€ 1269.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Bulova" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/691779162-moonwatch-96b258 store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # Sapphire Crystal Durability Apollo 15 Moon Legacy 6-Hand Chronograph Precision Moonwatch - 96B258 **Brand:** bulova **Price:** € 1269.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌕 Time to Own the Moon’s Most Legendary Watch ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Moonwatch - 96B258 by bulova - **How much does it cost?** € 1269.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/691779162-moonwatch-96b258) ## Best For - bulova enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bulova brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Iconic Space Heritage:** Own a piece of lunar history with the exact chronograph worn on the Apollo 15 mission. - • **Premium Sapphire Crystal:** Scratch-resistant, anti-reflective sapphire glass ensures crystal-clear legibility in any light. - • **Ultra-High Frequency Quartz:** Experience unmatched accuracy with Bulova’s 262 kHz quartz movement—precision that outperforms the rest. - • **Robust Stainless Steel Build:** 316L surgical-grade silver-tone stainless steel case and bracelet combine durability with sleek style. - • **Everyday Ready Water Resistance:** 50 meters water resistance means your watch keeps up from boardroom to weekend swim. ## Overview The Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph is a special edition timepiece inspired by the original watch worn on the Apollo 15 lunar mission. Featuring a high-performance 262 kHz quartz movement for exceptional accuracy, a durable 316L stainless steel case, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, this watch blends historic provenance with modern precision. Water resistant up to 50 meters and equipped with luminous hands, tachymeter, and a 3-year warranty, it’s designed for professionals who demand both style and substance. ## Description Bulova made space history on August 2, 1971--during the Apollo 15 mission, a moon pilot chronograph, customized for lunar conditions by Bulova engineers, was worn on the moon. Now Bulova makes history again with the special edition Lunar Pilot Chronograph. Features stainless steel screw-back case in silver-tone finish and black dial and sapphire glass. SPECIAL EDITION MOON CHRONOGRAPH COLLECTION: After Apollo 15s mission commander made lunar history while wearing his personal Bulova chronograph were making history again. The Bulova Moon Watch replicates that original timepiece, updated with our exclusive high performance quartz movement with a frequency of 262 kHz for unparalleled accuracy, continuing a history of precision timing. Features include super-luminous hands and markers, anti-reflective sapphire glass, tachymeter and calendar all housed in a solid 316L surgical-grade stainless steel case in silver-tone with black dial. Review: Stunning watch with great provenance! - Stunning watch with a really neat bit of history. It's quite large compared to most of my other watches, but it wears relatively small for its size. My wrist is just a hair under 7" and I'd say I'm right at the cusp of it fitting. If you have a smaller wrist, I'd recommend going with the 43mm version. It's an incredible watch with a good bit of heft and looks much nicer than the price suggests. Probably my favorite watch in my collection! Review: Great quality, value and performance - I am very pleased with my purchase. This is my fourth Bulova watch using the ultra-high frequency quartz movement used in their Precisionist line. This model is better constructed than any of the other Bulovas that I have had. The quality of the case and band are excellent. Some have complained that the band and case have slightly different finishes (case is stain, band is slightly brushed) but I really could not tell much of a difference. The band is comfortable and drapes nicely around the wrist. It has a butterfly closure that I prefer bu ist hard to find in "sports" watches that normally use a tri-fold closure with a clasp. With the butterfly closure, there is no outer clasp to become scratched. The watch is listed at 45 mm diameter, which is accurate. However, it has a slightly stepped construction in that the diameter of the face of watch is about 41 mm. Therefore, this watch wears smaller than 45 mm. Because of this, I think it is better proportioned than many large chronographs.The best thing about this watch and the reason it was chosen by one astronaut as a backup watch is the legibility of the dial. (FYI: the Omega Speedmaster was the original NASA purchased watch but the Bulova was used as the backup watch by at least one astronaut on the moon mission. In that case, his Omega stopped working and the Bulova had to be used). Being able to see the time at a glance is excellent due to the design of the hands, the dial, and the fact that the sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating. You should be aware that the center sweep seconds hand is for chronograph seconds and will move only when activated by the top pusher. Continuous seconds is shown in the lower subdial where the hand will tick 2 times per second. Subdial on the right is for 1/10 seconds, and the subdial on the left is for lapsed minutes up to 60 minutes. The subdials could have been slightly larger and the 60 minute counter should have been reduced to 30 minutes as on many chronographs. The shape of the pushers are unique to this model and have been widely praised. I like them myself and they work great. In case you are wondering about the battery life due to the higher energy consumption of the movement, it far exceeds Bulova's estimate of 2 years. My oldest Bulova Precisionist is more than 3 years old and I have never had to replace the battery even with a continuous sweeping center second hand going continuously for 3 1/2 years. This battery life seems common based on the discussion on many watch forums. I think that this purchase is money well spent. ## Features - From the Bulova Archive Series, The Lunar Pilot made space history on August 2, 1971--during the Apollo 15 mission, a moon pilot chronograph was worn on the moon. - 6 Hand, Chronograph, High Performance Quartz - Silver-Tone Stainless Steel - Sapphire Crystal - 50M Water Resistant and 3 Year Limited Warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01D2S3KF8 | | ASIN | B01D2S3KF8 | | Additional Features | Chronograph, Glow In The Dark, Tachymeter | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Band Color | Silver | | Band Length | 9.75 Inches | | Band Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Band Width | 20 Millimeters | | Bands | 1 | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | #407,360 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #1,728 in Men's Wrist Watches #4,297 in Men's Shops | | Brand Name | Bulova | | Case Diameter | 45 Millimeters | | Case Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Case Thickness | 14 Millimeters | | Character | Fashion | | Clasp Type | fold-over-clasp-with-hidden-double-push-button | | Closure Type | Buckle | | Crystal | Sapphire Crystal | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (885) | | Date First Available | April 12, 2016 | | Department | mens | | Dial Color | Black | | Display | Analog | | Embellishment Feature | Crystal | | Face Style | Lunar Pilot Chronograph | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00042429540828 | | Included Components | Sapphire Crystal Cover, Glow In The Dark Feature | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Type Name | Watch | | Item Weight | 0.45 Kilograms | | Item model number | 96B258 | | Manufacturer | Bulova Corporation | | Manufacturer | Bulova Corporation | | Manufacturer Part Number | 96B258 | | Model Name | Lunar Pilot | | Model Number | 96B258 | | Pattern | Solid | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Dimensions | 5.91 x 5.91 x 5.91 inches; 15.87 ounces | | Shape | Round | | Sport Type | Swimming | | Strap Type | Bracelet | | Style Name | Lunar Pilot Chronograph Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch | | UPC | 042429540828 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Type | Manufacturer | | Watch Movement Type | Quartz | | Water Resistance Depth | 165 Feet | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Images ![Moonwatch - 96B258 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Xtob0DuxL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the coverage on my Bulova timepiece?** A: Bulova timepieces have been engineered to provide years of use with minimal need for service. In the unlikely event that service is needed, your timepiece is covered for three years. For more details visit the brand's website. **Q: Where can I find an instruction manual for my Bulova timepiece?** A: See our Standard Manual on the brand's website to read general information about how to set and maintain your watch. **Q: Where can I purchase additional links/bands?** A: You may purchase replacement straps and/or additional watch links by contacting our parts department at brand's website or kindly contact customer care. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning watch with great provenance! *by N***A on January 7, 2026* Stunning watch with a really neat bit of history. It's quite large compared to most of my other watches, but it wears relatively small for its size. My wrist is just a hair under 7" and I'd say I'm right at the cusp of it fitting. If you have a smaller wrist, I'd recommend going with the 43mm version. It's an incredible watch with a good bit of heft and looks much nicer than the price suggests. Probably my favorite watch in my collection! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality, value and performance *by J***9 on June 18, 2017* I am very pleased with my purchase. This is my fourth Bulova watch using the ultra-high frequency quartz movement used in their Precisionist line. This model is better constructed than any of the other Bulovas that I have had. The quality of the case and band are excellent. Some have complained that the band and case have slightly different finishes (case is stain, band is slightly brushed) but I really could not tell much of a difference. The band is comfortable and drapes nicely around the wrist. It has a butterfly closure that I prefer bu ist hard to find in "sports" watches that normally use a tri-fold closure with a clasp. With the butterfly closure, there is no outer clasp to become scratched. The watch is listed at 45 mm diameter, which is accurate. However, it has a slightly stepped construction in that the diameter of the face of watch is about 41 mm. Therefore, this watch wears smaller than 45 mm. Because of this, I think it is better proportioned than many large chronographs.The best thing about this watch and the reason it was chosen by one astronaut as a backup watch is the legibility of the dial. (FYI: the Omega Speedmaster was the original NASA purchased watch but the Bulova was used as the backup watch by at least one astronaut on the moon mission. In that case, his Omega stopped working and the Bulova had to be used). Being able to see the time at a glance is excellent due to the design of the hands, the dial, and the fact that the sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating. You should be aware that the center sweep seconds hand is for chronograph seconds and will move only when activated by the top pusher. Continuous seconds is shown in the lower subdial where the hand will tick 2 times per second. Subdial on the right is for 1/10 seconds, and the subdial on the left is for lapsed minutes up to 60 minutes. The subdials could have been slightly larger and the 60 minute counter should have been reduced to 30 minutes as on many chronographs. The shape of the pushers are unique to this model and have been widely praised. I like them myself and they work great. In case you are wondering about the battery life due to the higher energy consumption of the movement, it far exceeds Bulova's estimate of 2 years. My oldest Bulova Precisionist is more than 3 years old and I have never had to replace the battery even with a continuous sweeping center second hand going continuously for 3 1/2 years. This battery life seems common based on the discussion on many watch forums. I think that this purchase is money well spent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A big but not blingy watch *by L***K on February 3, 2018* Here are some impressions having just received mine. First: the size. I have a 6" wrist, thin bone structure, and this is the absolute largest watch I could wear. The case is elongated to a huge 52 mm from lug to lug, but with only a 20 mm lug width. However, the dial portion of the case is only 45 mm, so the watch wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. These proportions, on a tonneau shaped case, are classy and flattering but no one would ever regard a watch this size as dainty. The dial has a very 3D appearance, which has white applied stick indices, recessed chronometer markings in lieu of a chapter ring, and a raised tachymeter ring that is under the flat sapphire crystal (vs. on a bezel like a dive watch). White markings on a black background are very high-contrast and legible. I find diver-style fold-over deployant clasps easier to manage than the butterfly-style double deployant clasp on the "President" style bracelet, but it's solid and rattle-free with solid endlinks. The chronometer pushers actuate with crisp clicks, tactile feedback that is not often found on chronometers at this price point. Finally, the mixture of finishes gives the Moon Pilot an interesting look that distinguishes it from typical brushed steel watches. The case has a satin bead-blasted finish, the pushers and crown are polished, and the bracelet is brushed. I think people will either love or hate this unusual mixture of finishes. But the matte case finish helps offset the large size, which is too often associated with overly bright, blingy, hypermasculine watches (e.g. Nixon 51-30). Also, the flat sapphire with barely visible chamfer is not flush with or slightly recessed below a bezel, but is exposed about a mm so may be more vulnerable to dings. No one will mistake this for an Omega Speedmaster, but it's a solid watch for the price. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph High Performance Quartz Stainless Steel, Sapphire Crystal Style: 96B258 - Bulova Men's Archive Series Lunar Pilot 6-Hand Chronograph High Performance Quartz Stainless Steel and Black Nylon Strap Watch Set, Sapphire Crystal Style: 96B251 - Bulova Men's Precisionist 3-Hand Calendar in Stainless Steel with Black Leather Strap and Black Patterned Dial Style: 96B158 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/691779162-moonwatch-96b258](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/691779162-moonwatch-96b258) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*