This was the watch I was meant to wear today and then the water works happened and the Mudmaster was called into action. Better late than never I guess.

I just had this beauty on my bench. It belongs to a friend- didn’t know if it could be fixed. Turns out it was just a depleted capacitor. Took me longer to set the perpetual calendar than it did to change the capacitor.

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OVERVIEW ------------------------------------------------------------ The Bulova A-15 Pilot is a automatic watch that competes in the competitive mid-range market. With an MSRP of $750 but typically available for $600 (a 20.0% discount), it presents an interesting value proposition. KEY SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ • Brand: Bulova • Model: A-15 Pilot • Movement: Automatic - 42h power reserve • Case Diameter: 42mm • Crystal: Sapphire • Strap/Bracelet: Leather • Notable Features: The 2H crown rotates elapsed time while the 4H crown indicates dual time. • MSRP: $750 • Street Price: $600 CASE & CONSTRUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------ The 42mm case features solid construction with sapphire crystal. While not exceptional, the build quality is appropriate for the price point. At 42mm, the watch offers versatile sizing that works for most wrist sizes. (Case Rating: 7.0/10) MOVEMENT & PERFORMANCE ------------------------------------------------------------ Powered by a automatic movement with 42h of power reserve, the movement provides reliable daily performance. While not exceptional, it's a proven caliber that gets the job done without fuss. (Movement Rating: 7.0/10) DIAL & LEGIBILITY ------------------------------------------------------------ The dial provides good legibility with acceptable lume performance. The design is clean and functional, if not particularly distinctive. (Dial Rating: 7.0/10) STRAP/BRACELET ------------------------------------------------------------ The leather is adequate for the price point. While not premium, it's comfortable enough for daily wear and should serve you well. (Strap Rating: 7.0/10) BUILD QUALITY & FINISHING ------------------------------------------------------------ Build quality is solid overall, though there may be minor imperfections if you look closely. For the price, it's well-assembled and should provide reliable service. (Build Rating: 7.0/10)

A thought occured to me, seemingly from nowhere, that this might be a fun place to ask: does anyone have a Mars watch? A day on Mars is 36 minutes longer than on Earth, and I've heard that some at and around NASA and JPL who work with rovers get modified watches to maintain a sense of the Martian day where their equipment is operating. Does anyone have one? I don't imagine them looking very distinctive, so much as seeming to 90 seconds every hour (like a slow prank).