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Accutron Astronaut 214HN Hacking GMT 1966

By hmmmcamu · Nov 5, 2024 · 3 replies

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Hmmmcamu presents the Accutron Astronaut 214HN hacking GMT from 1966, detailing its significant historical context as a CIA-approved and issued timepiece for USAF pilots and Mercury astronauts. The post highlights its role in critical aerospace programs and its pairing with period-correct bracelets.

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CIA approved / issued wrist watch for use by USAF pilots involved in the following programs -

The North American X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft
The Lockheed A-12 Reconnaissance aircraft
The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft

misc:

Worn by Mecury astronauts as back up (secondary wrist watch) timing device in the early GEMINI program along with the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional cal. 321 movement

paired with JB Champion USA "bullet" bracelet with tapered links specifically made for this watch.

paired with JB Champion USA " NASA" expandable bracelet

Key Points from the Discussion

The Accutron Astronaut 214HN was notably worn by Kirk Douglas in the film 'Seven Days In May,' adding to its cultural and historical significance beyond its military and space applications.
The watch is recognized as a historically important tool watch, valued for its robust functionality and association with groundbreaking aerospace programs.
While some collectors may not own the Astronaut model, the Accutron Spaceview remains a popular and recognizable piece within the brand's history.

The Discussion

myles721

Nov 5, 2024

Did anyone see THIS coming…

Kirk Douglas in Seven Days In May

Ronald Held

Nov 5, 2024

Never owned..

That watch, only a Spaceview.

SALMANPK

Nov 5, 2024

Historically Important Tool Watch, very cool!