Bulova 1976 Accutron
1976 Bulova Accutron Ladies 221 Tuning Fork Movement.
Original Box and paper insert.
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1976 Bulova Accutron Ladies 221 Tuning Fork Movement.
Original Box and paper insert.
Here I have my Vintage 1963 Accutron. Despite countless attempts I cannot seem to identify this exact watch. The serial number reads M82736 “M3”. I have found similar watches with minor differences such as a different second hand design with the Tuning Fork on the end, a spear tip design or flat like my watch but the year is not the same. This is confusing since it seems like there are multiple variations of the same watch design from different years. This one runs and keeps time perfectly and I would love to find out more information about it or even identify what it exactly is.
Hi, guys,
I'm new here, but I've been a fan of bulova watches for a long time. About 3 years ago I first saw the Accutron Spaceview from the 60's in a photo and fell in love immediately. I had to know more, so I started looking up all sorts of information about the watch and the company. You can probably imagine my surprise when I found out that the founder, Joseph Bulova, was from a small town near Prague - just like me! Greetings from the Czech Republic (former Czechoslovakia) :)
I rather like the older Bulova watch models from the 60s and 70s, but unfortunately they are almost non-existent here in the Czech Republic. Miraculously one appeared on a local auction site a few days ago - I had to get it at any price - and I did. I would like to share some photos and maybe get some information from you about this model.
Here is some information I was able to deduce:
Swiss Made, Hidden Spaceview 1964?, The movement is stamped "214 H" "BULOVA", "SWISS MADE", "BREVET-PATENT", "M4". The clear crystal is armored with a silver/light golden tension ring, The Dial is a silver/light gold dial face with "SWISS MADE" printed in black lettering under the 6 o'clock marker.
I know it is by no means a flawless piece, probably composed of multiple pieces (the year marking on the movement is different from the caseback), but at heart still an accutron albeit hidden ;). I need to find someone to do a service, but I love them anyway and don't regret the purchase.
I tried to track down a similar model here on the site, and the most similar I found was at this address: https://mybulova.com/watches/1964-accutron-7239?page=1
last photo - scan from the catalogue with the letter "c"
And also on the accutronfacts site, down at the bottom of the page labeled "Bul111": https://accutronfacts.freeforums.net/thread/304/accutron-calibre-number…
What do you think of my first (and hopefully not last) Bulova Accutron vintage watch? Thanks for the responses and any information on the watch. :)
Bulova Accutron, M0 1960 Cal: 214
Case Material: 14K Gold
Case Size: 33mm x 40 mm (including lugs)
Looks like the original battery (which is dead). Have not got replacement battery yet to test.
silver case with blue accents
1961 Accutron 403 Picked this gem up yesterday at a flea market for $190.
Unfortunately she doesn't hum (old corroded Union Carbide battery still in it)
But I'll take that stamped kriesler coffin link and be happy.
Accutron. 24 hour dial. M6. I would love to know what this is. It came with the last owners hang tag stating "extremely rare Bulova military style 214 M6".
I cannot find anything else quite like it apart from "custom true" models on Unwind In Time. Any help would be appreciated!
Hi all! This watch was gifted to me. It has an unusual face in that the tuning fork symbol is not present. Any idea on model. I live near Providence RI where there was a plant, i believe. I think it is the one in the Ad, but there is no other info. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts!