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Cal. 218 was the second-generation Accutron movement from Bulova. Introduced in 1967, it incorporated many updates to the original, notably the addition of a calendar complication. Some versions feature a day and date, a second timezone, a 24 hour hand, and an independently-adjustable hour hand. These were the most widely-produced Accutron movements and remain the most common today.
Cal. 218 measures 29.7 mm diameter like its predecessor, but is thinner at 4.9 mm. Although the tuning fork still vibrates at 360 Hz, the index wheel now has 320 teeth rather than 300 and the wheel train is different. The electronic design is similar, though a Silicon NPN transistor is always used and a resistor is added.
You see, back in the day the people that wore the Accutron Astronaut were, in fact, astronauts. But even cooler, the watch was worn by astronaut hotshot test pilots and spies. In May 1963, the Astronaut was issued to the crew of the Mercury-Atlas 9, which orbited the Earth. The assumption was that in a zero-gravity environment, the battery-powered Bulova 214 movement in the Accutron Astronauts (regulated by a tuning fork) would be better suited for the high G-acceleration and extreme temperatures of the flight than a watch with a mainspring (despite the fact that the Speedmaster had gone into space flight the year prior).
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Obj.nr: 426
Brand: BULOVA
Model: Accutron
Year: 1970's
Movement: Rare turning fork movement 2182 (day-date).
Material: Stainless steel case, 38 mm excl crown. The crown is original and Bulova-signed
Ref nr/ Case nr:
Service history: The watch is serviced and under warranty of 6 months from date of purchase
What we want you to know
Dial: The factory original dial is a very well preservad black dial with beautiful index' with red inlay in 6-9-12. classic The dial itself shows gentle and aesthetically attractive aeging with just small signs of wear.
Case: The perfectly balanced and proportioned case is simply beautiful, featuring a classic 70's design that greatly add to the overall presence of the watch. The case appears to be potentially lightly polished in the past however the case is still sharp and very well preserved, as seen in the pictures. The case retains its original crown which features the Bulova (B) motif.
Bracelet/Strap: The watch got used black strap in good vintage condition.
Service history: The movement is serviced and under warranty under 6 months from date of purchase.
Sold as SERVICED!
The pictures are a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!
Alltid 14 dagars ångerrätt på alla våra objekt!
Cal. 218 was the second-generation Accutron movement from Bulova. Introduced in 1967, it incorporated many updates to the original, notably the addition of a calendar complication. Some versions feature a day and date, a second timezone, a 24 hour hand, and an independently-adjustable hour hand. These were the most widely-produced Accutron movements and remain the most common today.
Cal. 218 measures 29.7 mm diameter like its predecessor, but is thinner at 4.9 mm. Although the tuning fork still vibrates at 360 Hz, the index wheel now has 320 teeth rather than 300 and the wheel train is different. The electronic design is similar, though a Silicon NPN transistor is always used and a resistor is added.
You see, back in the day the people that wore the Accutron Astronaut were, in fact, astronauts. But even cooler, the watch was worn by astronaut hotshot test pilots and spies. In May 1963, the Astronaut was issued to the crew of the Mercury-Atlas 9, which orbited the Earth. The assumption was that in a zero-gravity environment, the battery-powered Bulova 214 movement in the Accutron Astronauts (regulated by a tuning fork) would be better suited for the high G-acceleration and extreme temperatures of the flight than a watch with a mainspring (despite the fact that the Speedmaster had gone into space flight the year prior).
What you need to know
Obj.nr: 426
Brand: BULOVA
Model: Accutron
Year: 1970's
Movement: Rare turning fork movement 2182 (day-date).
Material: Stainless steel case, 38 mm excl crown. The crown is original and Bulova-signed
Ref nr/ Case nr:
Service history: The watch is serviced and under warranty of 6 months from date of purchase
What we want you to know
Dial: The factory original dial is a very well preservad black dial with beautiful index' with red inlay in 6-9-12. classic The dial itself shows gentle and aesthetically attractive aeging with just small signs of wear.
Case: The perfectly balanced and proportioned case is simply beautiful, featuring a classic 70's design that greatly add to the overall presence of the watch. The case appears to be potentially lightly polished in the past however the case is still sharp and very well preserved, as seen in the pictures. The case retains its original crown which features the Bulova (B) motif.
Bracelet/Strap: The watch got used black strap in good vintage condition.
Service history: The movement is serviced and under warranty under 6 months from date of purchase.
Sold as SERVICED!
The pictures are a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!
Alltid 14 dagars ångerrätt på alla våra objekt!
Fre 7 jun 16:18
1970's Rare Bulova Accutron Day-Date *SERVICED*
Pris
4 990 kr
