I bought the Bulova Lunar Pilot Limited Edition in a whim! But was it worth it?

Is this a wanna-be Speedy? Or does it have something worth paying for?

Credit: Bulova

Impulse buying is something that we’ve all done, haven’t we? Some of us are better are resisting it than others but the fact of the matter is that we’ve all been victim of “impossible to resist bargains” at least once in our lives. My sinful act took place when I found out this bad boy, which is available usually at 995 dollars, was for purchase at my dealer with a 30% discount. Thanks Black Friday!

Naturally, I snatched this bitch without a doubt. But was it a good decision? What’s so special about this watch that it deserved a so-called limited edition? Is it better than the regular one? Or is it just another one of those shady limited editions where you’re being robbed blind for what is essentially a color swap? Let’s answer those questions.

A happy accident: the story behind the Lunar Pilot

First of all, I must mention that the Bulova Lunar Pilot is without a doubt an important watch. It is one of the very few watches that have genuinely seen activity on the wrist of an astronaut during lunar exploration. Now, if you happen to be a nerd like I am, you will probably have heard about the Omega Speedmaster Professional’s…