The one major exception to this is the steadfast popularity of bulovas accutron watches. Research 652 bulova accutron prices and auction results in jewelry. Check out ashfords full selection luxury mens and womens watches. These watches are very lowmaintenance for added convenience. The astronaut was initially developed by bulova for the us space program, but ultimately found its greatest success in the consumer market. The accutron was certified as the first watch for american railroads. Complete your collection with one of these accutron quartz movement wristwatches. Bulovas swissmade line is known as bulova accuswiss and was formerly known as bulova accutron.
Bulova accutron gemini black dial black leather mens. Dating a bulova watch becomes quite a bit easier beginning with models manufactured in 1926. Bulova watches are not marked with names or identification codes that allow you to simply look at the watch and derive the model and age. Bulova is an american watch brand founded in 1875 and currently owned by japanese conglomerate citizen watch co. The result is an exceptional timepiece offering a design excellence matched only by its extraordinary quality and reliability. Ever see someone wearing a slick watch and get immediate watchenvy no more new from bulova comes this exquisite accutron ii timepiece the green dial beckons for attention and the black band is sure to stand out the stainless steel materials used to make this watch ensure great. I thought it gave a nice heft but not too much to the watch. I prefer the gold and brown version model 97a110 aesthetically. Bulova watch identification guide bulova watches can be identified with a reasonable degree of certainty, due to the existence of a body of work gathered by collectors over the years.
Jun 02, 2016 while bulova are not as well known to casual watch buyers as some other manufacturers, they have a history which extends even beyond our planet. On chrono24 you can compare prices for 968 bulova watches and find the price for a bulova or buy a bulova. Bulova is an american watch brand founded in 1875 in new york. The vintage bulova catalogs on this page have been generously donated by members of for the sole purpose of providing assistance to all visitors to this site seeking additional information about a vintage bulova watch. The bulova accutron te14 calendar clock is a small panelmount clock with a day resettable counter. Highperformance technology and enduring quality, following the bulova tradition. Vintage accutron repair specialists bulova recommended for 25yrs. Buy bulova accutron stainless steel automatic mens watch 63b036 and other wrist watches at. Bulova accutron spaceview no reserve price m6214 men. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. An excellent article about a fascinating new watch. When accutron 214 based watches were first released in 1960, they were truly ground breaking. Past those sorts of details, there are specific styles that mesh well with my own personal preferences, and the bulova accutron ii telluride is a perfect example of this. Quite unusual, with the blue dial, and i really like it.
The accutron revolution accuracy through electronics. Finding out what model your bulova watch is can be quite challenging. This accutron ii watch by bulova is a new addition that is sure to impress many this magnificent timepiece features a black leather band that screams for attention and a 42mm stainless steel case that backs it up the black dial brings the entire look together and with 30 meters 100 feet 3 atm water. The vintage bulova catalogs on this page have been generously donated by members of for the sole purpose of providing assistance to all visitors to this site seeking additional information about a vintage bulova watch please respect their donations by not freely distributing or onselling the catalog material. The new, affordable spaceview with a precisionist movement mar 29, 2014 by ariel adams bulova received an interesting makeover for 2014 that included a freshened brand logo as well as a complete over haul of the collection thanks to their new ceo. White dial with black hands and numbers with a red seconds hand. Accutron quartz battery wristwatches for sale ebay. If there is a serial number, it should be engraved here. Preowned bulova watches buy a preowned bulova watch on. Prices for bulova watches buy a bulova watch at a bargain. Sculpted bracelet links and genuine leather bands fit perfectly on the wrist, while genuine diamond accents are handset for maximum brilliance. It is an original vintage bulova their role in watchmaking is hugely important, especially in their accutron line. After adjusting the fivelink bracelet to the correct size, the bulova accutron ii telluride fit nicely on my wrist. Bulova accutron astronaut, from the bulova archives.
Bulova mens accutron ii 96a155 black leather quartz watch. A bulova accutron chronograph wristwatch finally made it to the lunar surface in 1971, on the wrist of apollo 15 mission commander david r. In 1953, the development of accutron, the name itself mixed the terms accurate and electronic, was started by the engineer max hetzel. There is a lot of value for the money in the accutron brand and with this new calibrator, a healthy dose of innovation as. The accutron 214 repair shop the accutron place, bulova.
Already rare to see a skeletonized dial on a quartz timepiece, bulova takes it even further with a distinctive case to match. Stains, water spots on straps, and accumulated dirt on the case, crystal, and band. With a huge selection of bulova accutron watches, shop for top brand name luxury timepieces at. Pick up a bulova accutron amerigo mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person. The history of bulova through 10 milestone bulova watches. These are estate watches that have been stored for up to 30 years. This is because there are no model numbers stamped on them. Our watches require minimal maintenance, but regular care will help extend the life of your bulova timepiece.
The bulova watch lineup is more refined, focused on. Not much to add technically other than what is already said if i had inherited this watch, i would be over the moon. This 14k gold example belongs to a repeat customer, and is the accuquartz 2242. Unfollow bulova accutron watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Great selection of classic and the most popular styles and brands of mens watches. Bulova accutron 14k yellow gold tuning fork 218 daydate watch w leather band. The te14 is based on a standard accutron 214 tuning fork movement, used in early models of accutron wristwatch. Sep 06, 2019 to find the serial number on the case of your bulova watch, simply flip it over and look at the flat back of the case. We recommend wiping your watch with a clean soft cloth regularly. Within a few days of receiving your accutron, well provide a detailed estimate for repairrestoration. Ever see someone wearing a slick watch and get immediate watchenvy no more new from bulova comes this exquisite accutron ii timepiece the green dial beckons for attention and the black band is sure to stand out the stainless steel materials used to make this watch ensure great quality and 30 meters 100 feet 3 atm water resistance plus a mineral crystal will help protect your new precious from. If i were you, i would get it serviced but it will be pricey, so that is up to you how much you value it.
The crystal domes slightly and has bulova accutron ii printed at 12 oclock. Quartz watches were still a decade away, and while the accutron. The vintage bulova catalogs on this page have been generously donated by members of. Check out our bulova selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our wrist watches shops. When i saw this article and the lack of a date window, i immediately went to ebay to see how much they ran. Welcome to our bulova branded watch case and case parts page. Read more about the history of accutron in this post. This specific model was the original astronauts watch of choice. Bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the. Oftentimes when i see these dials as parts, the little diamond has been harvested from them. Bulova watch identification guide waterstone watches.
There are often date codes andor serial numbers, however, which can help. Bulova received an interesting makeover for 2014 that included a freshened brand logo as well as a complete over haul of the collection thanks to their new ceo. Serial numbers do not all contain the same number of digits. Where quartz movements excite a vibration in quartz crystal for timing, the accutron instead used electromagnets acting on a tuning fork. The battery is empty, but it also hasnt had a service for ages, and its about time. Enjoy free shipping and watch sizing, and monthly payments options. In fact, it is often written that in the 1940s and 50s, they were one of the biggest advertisers of any product of any kind in the u. You may download the appchoices app at to opt out in. On chrono24 you can compare 503 preowned bulova watches and buy a preowned bulova watch or sell watches. It will be interesting to see how this is received in the horological world. Bulova accutron repair services the only bulova recommended.
A virtual tour of the accutron repairrestoration workshop. Although its stripped down to the basics, this doesnt make the timepiece anything else when it comes to the purpose it serves. Bulova accutron te14 the vintage technology association. Bulova watches are not marked with names or identification codes that allow you. One of the watch ranges which bulova are most known for is their accutron range. The astronaut is the only timepiece to use the 214hn subcaliber, widely considered to be the ultimate accutron movement. Developed from 1953 and appearing on the market in 1960, the bulova accutron was an important step in the development of electronic and quartz watches. Bausch and lomb stereo zoom microscopes bulova microloupe ultrasonic cleaning tanks accutron test meters weller digital solder station. Bulova accutron prices 653 auction price results liveauctioneers. On our website under downloads we have a free downloadable book. Bulova accutron with setting mechanism on the back, blue dial.
So, lets step back in time to 19 th century new york city and learn about the history of bulova watches. The accutron revolution accuracy through electronics 19601977. The case on this model is finished in black, though other models come in gold or steel. Bulova titanium 46mm automatic bulova accutron sir. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. At that time, bulova started using with regularity standard date codes on the movement. With the bulova accutron ii spaceview watch, you can proudly flaunt on your wrist a vintagelooking watch that never falls short of the modern features. Although the hamilton electrics had only been released 3 years earlier, the 214 accutron watches were very different to anything that had gone before in fact, in one of bulovas 1966 advertisements, they have a tag line that says the accutron timepiece is not a watch. Some bulova watches, like the accutron or the precisionist, are considered by.
The new, affordable spaceview with a precisionist movement. Accutron watches for sale accutron repair accutron 214. Not all bulova watches will have serial numbers on the case. Stains, water spots on straps, and accumulated dirt on the case, crystal, and band that are not removed may cause premature wear. Its so precise that the watch neil armstrong left on he moon to collect data is still performing perfectly 50 years later. S today, few bulovas are considered highly desirable, as they made fairly mundane watches for the masses. The redundancy of using both the tuning fork and the quartz oscillator led to bulova dropping the tuning fork from subsequent models. The accutron place workshop contact information accutron on facebook. The movements are renowned for their accuracy and precision, making these watches exceptionally reliable. Realizing the accuracy of accutron, in 1960, bulova was asked to incorporate accutron into nasa computers for the space program. Bulova accutron gemini black dial black leather mens watch. In 1952, bulova watch company was one of the leading manufacturers of affordable indeed fine timepieces in america. Secret for decades, the a12 spy plane program used the most cutting edge technology of its time including bulovas accutron. Bulova accutron ii blue dial mens rose gold tone watch.
It manufactures watches and clocks and is based in new york city. Research 653 bulova accutron prices and auction results in jewelry. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. In the end, when quartz watches started to appear in the early 1970s, bulova initially continued to cling onto their tuning fork technology and combined it with quartz control to produce the accuquartz. Thus the bulova accutron gold is without a doubt a highly sought after collectible accutron. The bulova accutron was the first electronic watch. I am a big fan of bulova and accutron and enjoy my accutron kirkwood skeleton dial watch a lot. The history of bulova watches first class watches blog. Accutron guarantees accuracy up to two seconds per day, which is considerably better than mechanical watches back then. Folklore states that this specific type of clock was used in cold warera photographic reconnaissance aircraft. Richard sent in this bulova accutron, and its a very nice one. Indepth bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the cia for pilots of the fastest plane ever made. It was back in 1962 when the bulova accutron railroad captured the worlds attention. Additionally, in many instances, the case serial number on these later models can be used as a date reference.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Bulova, caravelle, and accutron, cases and case parts. For a quartz watch, the 4g might seem a bit surprising. They used a tuning fork instead of a balance wheel.
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