Bulova 1973 Accutron

Submitted by GrumpyGeorge on June 7, 2023 - 3:44pm
575
Manufacture Year
1973
Movement Model
2210
Movement Date Code
N3
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Movement Serial No.
none
Case Serial No.
F25167
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Bulova 1555
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Accutron - variant unknown. Gold Electroplated Bezel,10k RGP case. Bracelet assumed to be original. Purchased on eBay, installed a new battery with a 3d printed spacer ring. Seems to be keeping proper time. The case number from inside for parts reference for case is x3344. I secured and installed a new crystal. The case and bracelet been through the watch cleaner.

Front
Back
Inside Case
Geoff Baker
Posted June 8, 2023 - 8:43pm

1973 Bulova Accutron 575 per Line Book BAWD0186 - (We do not know what the hand written notes signify but 2210 is the movement model)

1973 Bulova Accutron 575 1973-1974_LineBook_BAWD0186 pg 73.jpg

GrumpyGeorge
Posted June 9, 2023 - 6:54am

I recognize the numbers in the handwritten notes:

z3344 - Case number

1555 - Crystal

2210 - Movement (obviously)

Perhaps Rowhit Raisin is the strap color?

Geoff Baker
Posted June 9, 2023 - 8:03am

Good eye! Rowhit Raisin must have another meaning as several of the watches in the line book have the same notation but different straps and bracelets. I suspect this version of the line book was sent to the parts/repair department. Some entries also list gasket part numbers. I think you've helped us discover a new resource.

mybulova_admin
Posted June 9, 2023 - 1:32am

Interesting to see the linebook also has the same case reference number 3344.

1973 Bulova Accutron "575".

mybulova_admin
Posted June 10, 2023 - 6:47am

Thanks George, that was excellent to watch. It amazes me how the two pawls vibrate so fast to turn the wheel, that you really can't see it with the naked eye.