In 2010 bulova produced a 50th anniversary accutron spaceview using its historic tuning fork transistor design with all new tooling and electronics. If you can find a convenient professional watchmaker willing to work on them, who has a good stock of parts, the accutron is a great addition to a watch collection. Bulova accutron ii moonview blue leather strap watch. Swiss engineer max hetzel developed the tuning fork concept after joining bulova in 1950. And i would like to know what strap size it takes in mm.
Accutron 50th anniversary spaceview pictures budget. Bulovas swissmade line is known as bulova accuswiss and was formerly known as bulova accutron. Bulova watch, mens 50th anniversary limited edition. A typical accutron problem is coil failure, which leads to the other typical problem. The accutron ii alpha case design is almost a spitting image of the bulova accutron spaceview 214 from the 60s. Since 2008, bulova has belonged to the japanese citizen group. Vintage 1966 bulova accutron railroad approved 214 mens watch. Shop bulova watch, mens 50th anniversary limited edition spaceview black alligator leather strap 26y214 online at. New listing lot of 11 bulova accutron omega watch bands 910k gold filled buckles. Spaceview conversions original spaceview crystals were available from bulova as replacement parts until around 1992. Unfollow bulova accutron spaceview to stop getting updates on. These prequartz movements were the height of watch. Bulova accutron 214 spaceview with sound and spectrum analyzer.
It features a gorgeous gilt movement, 14k gold case and case back, whiteluminous alpha hands and white sweep. Bulova a gentlemans accutron spaceview bracelet watch. Fitted to an unsigned stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp. The bulova accutron was the first electronic watch history. Bulova accutron spaceview 21 was launched for paying homage to bulova accutron spaceview, which was equipped with the first bulova homemade 214 turning fork movement. Watch accessories from sears are important to extend the life of your favorite timepiece to ensure that it keeps ticking along properly for years to come. Then email us please do not phone us for watch band pricing and availability as customer. Spaceview 21 means it is the 21st century version of bulova accutron spaceview. He created a working model in 1953, moving it to prototype stage in 1955. It powers calculators and film cameras and other devices. While the spaceview has a full open dial showing its tuning fork movement, the newer accutron ii watch only has a semiopen aperture showing its wire coil at the left side of the watch. The watch has a stainless steel case with a curved sapphire crystal and an alligator strap. Get the best deals on bulova accutron watch band when you shop the largest online selection at. Both have the same scalloped lugs and alpha case that are reminiscent of watches people considered as trendy during the retro era.
The early models are increasingly scarce which makes this one of the most soughtafter collectible spaceviews around. Enjoy free shipping and watch sizing, and monthly payments options. View electric timepiece in gold plated case with leather strap and signed buckle, ref. The best fit for most accutron 214s is a band or bracelet that measures 1116 0. It runs at a frequency of 262 khz and has 8 jewels. Before that, and when the accutron spaceview was being made, bulova was a solid america brand of watches, a thing now reserved for the likes of timex. Bulova accutron spaceview gold band wristwatches for sale ebay.
In 1960, bulova introduced the accutron spaceview 214 wristwatch. Accutron was a combination of accurate and electronic, making it the perfect name for an electronic watch that. Nos vintage bulova accutron stainless steel watch bracelet band strap mesh 17. Many, many new and exciting watches will be added to this catalog in the next few months accutron astronauts, 14k gold accutron watches, 18k gold accutrons, drs dial accutrons, etc. Get the best deals on bulova accutron spaceview gold band wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. For powering your medical devices, calculators and watches reliably, use the energizer 357303 battery. Bulova bulova accutron spaceview wristwatches for sale ebay. He prefers metal bands but not many of them i see have metal bands. This is a 1971 spaceview that was a gift to me from my dad for graduating a few years back.
Buy bulova accutron ii moonview blue leather strap watch and other wrist watches at. It manufactures watches and clocks and is based in new york city. Reintroducing the komfit mesh watch band that once adorned the. Essential in any vintage watch collection bulova accutron spaceview. Accutron spaceview repair restoration bulovas only. We create all of our jewelry with the utmost attention to quality however, all jewelry requires proper. Its been a while but i bought another accutron spaceview. Would love to learn more and double check im pretty sure its an original spaceview. Bulova did not manufacture to the metric system in the 60s or 70s.
Genuine accutron tuning fork logo buckles genuine factory made 1960s bulova accutron tuning fork logo buckles 12 yellow goldfilled. Because of its high frequency, the seconds hand on the alpha sweeps the dial as it marks the passage of time. Bulova accutron spaceview reintroduced during baselworld 2010. Get the best deal for bulova bulova accutron spaceview wristwatches. Bulova accutron ii blue dial mens rose gold tone watch 97b. I love the look and history of these things as well as the movements, and hes really into electronics so it struck a chord for him too. The crystal usually had the name bulova accutron printed on it in the lower left quadrant, or the bulova fork logo and the name accutron, but nothing else. It was developed in secret, even as electric watches gained acclaim it was an important step in the development of electronic and quartz watches. Be it known, however, that boutique watch making is a growing industry in the us. These had a printed crystal and white hands and white or colored second hand. External power booster for immediate operating charge. Bulova accutron spaceview electric timepiece in gold plated. Unfollow bulova watch bands to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Sold out 1970s bulova accutron spaceview mens wristwatch, vintage bulova accutron spaceview 214 u. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The last accutron spaceview was made in 1977 when production of the 214 ended. Continuing on from gms vintage mens watch guide is a bit of history about one specific mens vintage watch featured in the tv show mad men. Bulova accutron ii surveyor with precisionist movement. I got this accutron 214 spaceview a few years ago, and in march of 2015 i hit the face on the side of a door frame and broke the crystal. Each handmade replica will be presented in a specially designed wood and glass display case. Razzman, there were some issues with some people churning these out by taking regular 214 accutrons, throwing out the dial, mounting chapter rings, mounting the least expensive spaceview crystal, and calling it a genuine factory spaceview. Accutron spaceview crocodile grain higrade signed strapss bucklefree ship.
Vintage accutron repair specialists bulova recommended for 25yrs. Bulova watches all prices for bulova watches on chrono24. Bulova accutron 214 spaceview with sound and spectrum. If your watch isnt listed email us to see if it is still available. Historical bulova accutron spaceview electonic watch is. The bulova accutron limited edition spaceview 214 recreates the landmark tuning fork technology. Bulova is an american watch brand founded in 1875 and currently owned by japanese conglomerate citizen watch co. Jb champion usa herringbone stainless steel accutron spaceview 214 watch band. Joseph bulova 1851 1936 founded the company in 1875 in new york, where the headquarters are still located. Get the best deals on accutron wristwatch bands when you shop the largest online selection at. Your bulova jewelry is crafted of 316l stainless steel and may incorporate leather, precious and semiprecious gemstones, and other materials in the designs. The next week, i sent it to an accutron repair expert who put a new crystal on it and took over a year to do it. Bulova touts the accutron ii as a high performance quartz, and marketing speak aside, it does a good job fitting that description. At the time i was looking at all sorts of watches, and i had been showing him pictures of spaceviews for a while.
Accutron was the name of the subbrand bulova launched in 1960 to house its highly successful electronic tuning fork movements. Accutron spaceview 21, from the limited edition accutron watches collection. Im not good at watches but im looking at maybe getting one of these for my boyfriends birthday. Monastery fundraiser 1966 bulova accutron spaceview rare band. The 14 kt gold alpha and scalloped lug models were available until 1965. It is similar in concept and visual impression to its progenitor, from a distance. Vintage 1970 bulova accutron 2181 mens watch n0 etsy. Steel on black leather, gold on brown leather, black on black shark mesh steel bracelet and rose gold on a white leather strap. Accutron bands accutron repair prices accutron repair security information accutron astronaut watches for sale accutron 218 watches for sale accutron spaceview repair our contact information bulova accutron spaceview repair and restoration by certified watchmaking professionals the following may sound like gibberish, but its designed primarily. When i got it back today, i immediately noticed that the sweep second hand was missing. If you would like to contact me directly about accutron repair, accutron spaceview repair, or astronaut accutron repair, please send an email to.
From replacement watch bands and winders to watch repair kits and more, there is more than you might realize that goes into keeping your watch running. As mentioned earlier, the dial of this bulova accutron ii alpha is taken from bulovas spaceview model, popular in the 60s. I have been wearing this one as my daily watch and its such a conversation starter. This early production model accutron spaceview alpha is as beautiful as they come. These tools are included in the new autho rized accutron. Vintage speidel stainless steel watch bracelet band strap brick 18. Bulova accutron spaceview 214 tuning fork watch sorry for resurrecting this old thread but this seems to be the closest to the general spaceview thread that i can find. Depend on energizer miniature batteries to replace your bulova watch battery. A completely restored 1971 bulova accutron spaceview tuning fork watch.