Bulova 1970 Accutron Calendar

Submitted by peter-g on June 7, 2012 - 9:19am
Manufacture Year
1970
Movement Model
2181
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
H247489
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

For the Database. 
Most 218 mvt. Accutrons had the crown at the 4 o'clock position.  The 2181 movement is rotated 30 degrees counter clockwise placing the crown at the 3 position. ... 
Movement Jewels : 13
Case: 14kt GF 
Mesh Bracelet ; ; M;: Duchess USA
The case measures approx. 36mm across with crown 

 

 

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bobbee
Posted June 7, 2012 - 11:44am

Stunner! lovely, I want one just like it.

William Smith
Posted June 7, 2012 - 2:44pm

Great watch.  Great band. ID'ed as a 1970 accutron, with or without an ad, it is three checks from me.  Now if you want to discuss the merits of this generic class of root ID model names, that's a different story.  Entered as it is now though, and without rules, guidelines or working definitions of what constitutes a three check confirmed, this is based on my opinion. 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted June 8, 2012 - 8:01pm

Confirmed as a 1970 Accutron, but isn't that like listing a Watch as a 19** Bulova?

The ID can't be wrong, but it isn't quite correct as it does not identify a Model, only the brand.

abstain.

OldTicker
Posted June 8, 2012 - 10:42pm

Most Accutrons are only ID'd as a model number, this one probably should be ID'd as a 1970 Accutron 2181, but it may have a catalog number that is yet to be discovered like many of the late 60's, 70's and beyond watches.

1970 Accutron 2181 would get 3 stars from me, and a very nice example with a super band at that...

Greg

 

mybulova_admin
Posted June 11, 2012 - 7:52am

Photos of the movement?

peter-g
Posted June 12, 2012 - 5:34am

2181 movement

 

bobbee
Posted June 12, 2012 - 5:43am

Great photo Peter, even got the tuning fork vibrating!