Bulova 1960 Accutron 214
Hello, I have recently inherited from my grandfather's estate this 18k solid gold Accutron 214. I am still researching it and trying to get more information about it. I do not know which year it was made as I have not been able to open the back case yet and there is no indication on the back. From what I have learned I am pretty sure its is a 214. I had a jeweler look at it and the band and movement case are 18k solid gold. The watch itself weighs almost 95grams and the jeweler estimated that around 70g of the weight was in gold. I do not have a proper battery for it but I tried a similar type battery in it and all the movement does work. I didn't want to leave a wrong voltage battery in it and risk damage. There is no case or documentation. If you have any questions or can provide me with additional information about this watch please write to me.
Edit/Update 1/3/12: I brought the watch to a reputible watch store. The head repair specialist opened and looked at it. He has 20+ years of experience and went to school at Bulova hq. It is a 214H model Accutron, movement 342 and item# possibly 14369232 (could not be 100% read from inscription). The watch was last serviced in 2010 and looks clean inside. It has 14 jewels and works great. The only thing we could not specifically identify was the year, but it has to be between 1960 and 1964. There is no year code anywhere we could find.
This watch is for sale. If you have any questions please feel free to message me. Thank you.
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Newguy,
Look at the caseback with a loupe, there should be a datecode consisting of a letter (M) if it is a 214, and a number...example M6 = 1966
Once you figure that out, then we can work on other details.
BTW, If your Jeweler couldn't tell you the year of this watch...Find a different Jeweler, and don't run this watch with the wrong battery...It could cost you big itme if it burns out the coils.
Agreed, knowing the age of the watch will help us track down any information about it.
It has that signature cross-hairs on the Dial which makes me think 'Bulova President', but it would be nice to find out for sure. A date code on the back case is a good starting point.
There are no alpha numerical codes on the outside backing of the watch. The only things inscribed are the words patented, waterproof, Bulova, 18k.t. gold around the circular edge of the back plate. I am assumming the date code you are referring to will be marked on the movement once I open it. However I am hesitant to attempt to take the back off without the proper tools and so I have to get to a jeweler that is familar with Accutrons to do it safely.
Wow that is a beautiful watch!