During Apollo 15 in 1971, astronaut David Scott switched to his personal Bulova Chronograph for the final moonwalk after his Omega Speedmaster was damaged.
This unexpected choice placed Bulova in space history, as the watch hadn’t faced NASA’s tests. Remarkably, it performed flawlessly on the moon, proving its reliability and craftsmanship under extreme conditions. This story, once obscure, gained fame, leading to Scott’s Bulova auctioning for over $1.6 million in 2015, reflecting its historic significance.
Bulova honored this legacy with a special “Moon Watch” edition, highlighting an unforeseen yet significant mark on space exploration, blending personal choice with historic achievement.
