Did you know that Bulova made the only privately owned watch that travelled to the moon? Commander Dave Scott wore his own Bulova Lunar Chronograph on the Apollo 15 mission that launched on July 26th, 1971. That mission captivated television audiences who watched history unfold. Now, Best Buy is giving you a chance to win a piece of history: the prize for this contest is the re-edition Bulova Moon Watch, a replica of that historic watch that was designed for a walk on the moon.

Bulova designed this watch to withstand lunar conditions

NASA gave US government approved watches to every astronaut in the 1960’s and 70’s. However, the crystal face of the government issue watch worn by Commander Scott broke off just before he was to exit the Lunar module to walk on the moon. So, he used his personal backup, the Bulova Lunar Chronograph—and history was made!

That watch was customized to withstand astronomical conditions and it certainly did that, surviving the harsh conditions and returning to Earth, a little worn, but working. It eventually was sold at auction for over $1.6 million (US).

Updated and re-issued keeping history alive

You probably are already aware that every Bulova watch is special. I fell in love with mine the moment I saw it in a jewelry store—I was very happy when I saw the exact same watch online at Best buy for a much lower price and am glad to have bought it—even if it isn’t a Moon Watch!

The modern version of the Bulova Moon Watch is very similar to the original. Here they are side-by-side:

As you can see there are a few differences (notably the date window on the bottom right of the re-edition) but they are almost identical. I love that they kept the elongated pushers instead of the traditional button pushers of most Bulova watches. It’s vintage, historic, and incredibly functional by keeping time like few other watches can. And it can survive tough conditions. Though you might not take it to the moon, it is rated for up to 50 metres underwater!

Of course, you can just purchase this watch or one of the many fashion watches at Best Buy. Or you can enter this contest for a chance to win one to make your story of how you ended up with a Moon Watch a bit more interesting.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy but you can only enter once. In a comment below, tell us what you like most about Bulova watches. Do you have a special “Bulova” story? Let us know in a comment for a chance to win.

What you can win

At the end of this contest we will draw one winner from all eligible entries to receive a Bulova Moon Watch.

This contest runs from December 4th until December 16th.

Remember you can only enter once but you probably know someone who loves history, or loves watches, and you should share this contest with them, so they too have a chance to win.

Win a Bulova Moon Watch Contest Rules and Regulations

Good luck.

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
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Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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  4. I have the Bulova rose gold marine star watch and its one of the most stylish watches I own. Amazing, dependable and it catches eyes left and right from people walking by.

  12. Bulova has been around for generations and I prefer Bulova not only for the style but the dependability, the low maintenance and wellm its Bulova

  18. I love that Bulova watches are quality over quantity. I got my husband a Bulova a couple of years ago and would love to give him another so he can pass them down to our two sons one day.

  23. History would start right now as I would offer it to my husband who would be so thrilled to own this beautiful moon watch! Thanks for the chance!

  27. I like the fact that Bulova watches are extremely well made and durable. If I win this watch my husband would go crazy with excitement as he is a “spaceman” watching all the movies and documentaries ever made about all the space missions and so to have a Bulova Moon Watch of his very own would be very special indeed.

  30. I love that Bulova is so dependable and durable!! I got one from my parents for Christmas when I was 10. That was 1973…I gave it to my daughter and she still has it! That’s 46 years!! ❤️

  34. My Bulova story is that my Dad has one and likes the watch so much, he wants to be buried with it instead of passing it down to anybody else. I don’t blame him, it’s a masterfully crafted timepiece.

  37. My parents bought me my first Bulova watch when I graduated from Nursing School. That was over 40 years ago and I still have the watch. They are true classics.

  43. During a vacation to Greece, my dad saw a street vendor selling “Bulova” watches. He knew there was a chance that it was a knock off but decided to take a chance and buy it. It turned out in the end to be a knock off but it also ended up being a fun story.

  49. My father was a watch repairman when I was a kid. He used to tell me Bulova made good quality watches. But we never own one.

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