Space Watches

Sponsored: Recalling 1971, Bulova Reimagines the Lunar Pilot

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,...

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Apr 13, 2023 by WatchTime

A Closer Look at the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite

De Bethune has an established history of creating seriously uncommon timepieces, using rich jewel tones and avant-garde shapes as key design signatures. In-line with this, the Swiss watchmaker is a proponent of super-limited releases, with the new DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite being its latest. Opting for the DB25 as its base silhouette, the brand’s latest...

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Aug 24, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

(Inter)Stellar Timekeeping: Citizen Presents Hakuto-R Collaboration Model in Recrystallized Titanium

Citizen’s latest Hakuto-R GPS Chronograph was born out of the collaboration with the eponymous commercial lunar exploration program, operated by ispace. As such, the Eco Drive, light-powered GPS satellite wave watch that receives signals in as little as 3 seconds pays tribute to space and the upcoming ispace lunar lander. Entirely clad into brand’s genuine Super Titanium and...

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Jul 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Vintage Cosmic: Breitling Launches Limited Edition Navitimer Cosmonaute

Exactly 60 years ago, on May 24, astronaut Scott Carpenter wore a Navitimer Cosmonaute on board of the Aurora 7 spacecraft. This milestone in history marked also a premiere in the world of horology: the legendary timepiece was the first Swiss wristwatch that went to space. Honoring this anniversary, Breitling now launches a limited edition...

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May 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

To the Outer Atmosphere: Meet The New Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Working in collaboration with the Manufacture La Joux-Perret, Fortis launches its new caliber 17 on its maiden flight. The first journey will take place in an aptly named timepiece itself inspired by the skies, in the Stratoliner S-41. Exposed to the extreme conditions in the stratosphere, the automatic chronograph movement amasses a power reserve of...

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May 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Bulova Moon Watch

One of the more interesting historically inspired watches of the past few years has been the Bulova Moon Watch — a vintage re-creation of a 1971 Bulova prototype worn by astronaut Dave Scott during the Apollo 15 space mission. We compare and contrast the vintage piece and the modern one.

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May 28, 2017 by Caleb Anderson