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New Releases · 2026-11-19

Bulova shrinks the Lunar Pilot for the all-black ‘Black Hole’ edition

The 41mm Lunar Pilot Black Hole uses a light-absorbing dial treatment and Bulova’s high-frequency quartz calibre.

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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Bulova Japan

Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335 front view
The 41mm Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole, reference 98A335. Bulova ↗
This is a sourced news summary, not a hands-on review. Read the original reporting at Bulova Japan ↗

What to know

Bulova has introduced the Lunar Pilot Chronograph “Black Hole,” reference 98A335, as a 6,000-piece limited edition. Its stainless-steel case and bracelet receive a sandblasted black-PVD finish, while the dial uses Musou Black paint claimed to absorb 99.4% of visible light. The case measures 41mm across and 13mm thick.

Angled view of the Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
The black-PVD case and bracelet combine matte and polished surfaces. Bulova ↗
Side profile of the Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
The compact 41mm Lunar Pilot retains prominent chronograph pushers. Bulova ↗

Inside is Bulova’s 262kHz high-precision quartz chronograph movement, rated by the brand to ±5 seconds per month. The watch offers 100-metre water resistance and comes with a travel clock, pouch, story booklet and limited-edition card. Bulova Japan dates the announcement to October 15 and lists Japanese availability for November 19 at ¥275,000.

Caseback of the Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
The numbered caseback depicts the lunar surface and recalls Apollo 15. Bulova ↗
Bulova Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335 presentation set
The limited-edition set includes the watch, travel pouch and Apollo-inspired clock. Bulova Japan ↗

At a glance

Specifications reported by Bulova Japan
Reference98A335
Case41mm × 13mm stainless steel, black PVD
Movement262kHz high-precision quartz chronograph
Accuracy±5 seconds per month
Water resistance100 m
Edition6,000 pieces
Price¥275,000 including Japanese tax

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Source & attribution

Bulova Japan · Published 2026-10-15 ↗

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