Gents Bulova Accutron Tuning Fork Watch, 1964

Name: Gents Bulova Accutron Tuning Fork Watch, 1964
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA962453
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Gents Bulova Accutron tuning fork watch, 1964.

The watch has a calibre 214 tuning fork movement which is working nicely… a new battery has been fitted and it has the distinctive Accutron hum.

The name Accutron comes from ACCUracy through ElecTRONic, and it was the world’s first electronic watch functioning with a tuning fork. This revolutionary design and new found accuracy brought fame and success to Bulova, especially when American astronauts started to wear them on their missions.

The watch measures 35mm diameter excluding the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in good condition, as is the lens.

The signed dial is in its original finish with a subtle linen style pattern. Original hands, initially set by way of the mechanism on the back of the watch, centre seconds hand and the tuning fork logo at number 12.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA962453

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Description

Gents Bulova Accutron tuning fork watch, 1964.

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The watch has a calibre 214 tuning fork movement which is working nicely… a new battery has been fitted and it has the distinctive Accutron hum.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The name Accutron comes from ACCUracy through ElecTRONic, and it was the world’s first electronic watch functioning with a tuning fork. This revolutionary design and new found accuracy brought fame and success to Bulova, especially when American astronauts started to wear them on their missions.

fig 1. Gents Bulova Accutron tuning fork watch, 1964 — fig 1. Gents Bulova Accutron Tuning Fork Watch, 1964

The watch measures 35mm diameter excluding the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in good condition, as is the lens.

The signed dial is in its original finish with a subtle linen style pattern. Original hands, initially set by way of the mechanism on the back of the watch, centre seconds hand and the tuning fork logo at number 12.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA962453

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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

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