Accutronitis
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Problems
There are two very big problems with this 1966 watch (well really more), First off it has a case back for a "Gold Filled Bezel" and this watch is a Stainless Steel Bezel so the case back is not original to this watch, Who knows what watch it came from ?
And second It's supposed to be a 1966 USA Made watch according to its serial number but it has a 1969 Swiss made 214H movement that doesn't even have a "Hack Spring" (that's what the "H" stands for in 214H), Accutron 214 watch date codes are never off more than one year or the movement is not original to the watch...
Sorry for the bad news...
Bulova Accutron Spaceview
Well my friends, first, let’s make a brief review of the Accutron system. For some people, it’s considered the mayor advance in matchmaking since the XVI century. It was designed by the swiss physicist Max Hetzel and introduced in 1960. A revolutionary sy...
great write up renerod
i used to be a very big Accutron fan and had about 40 of them at one time from accutron to Zenith with many Omegas as well. i dont own any anymore having only recently traded my last one, an original first production run 14kt gold Alpha from 1960. i've ha...
Thank you graham, I'm glad you like it.
I also think that Bulova Accutron is a must for a collection, given it's provenance and technologycal advances. I also love it's looks, in particular the spaceview. I would have liked to see your collection, do you have any pics of it? My watch has detail...
hi Rene, i have...
hi Rene, i have some pics of the pieces i own, but they are poor pics and i'm not a big fan of posting things i used to own, its all about the present for me, but if you wish i'll post whatever pics i can find. BTW, a must have is a chronograph such as th...
Please share for the accutron's community sake!
I also like the speedsonic, but it's so rare and hard to find here. I'm amazed I could find a spaceview in good condition even! Good to know it was on the concorde flight deck too! Thank you Graham. René...
ok Rene, here are...
ok Rene, here are all the pics i have left. i wasnt good in the past about taking pics and many of these are the sellers pics. i also lost a lot with a corrupted disc, but here goes. enjoy Graham...
Thanks for sharing Graham :)
Quite a stunning collection you had!!! Of all your watches, the three I like most are the Accutron Snorkel 666 with two crowns, with a similar case shape than mine, the round spaceview and the speedsonic. Speedsonics are rare here, but I would like to get...
the snorkel is quite a...
the snorkel is quite a rare piece and the round space view is the original one. i dont think i'll buy anymore due to maintenance issues no matter how i like them. as you can see, i get a bit addicted to themes best G...
Well, you keep your focus Graham
Something that not many of us can or know how to do, most of the times I make buys from the eye and the heart, not planning at all. That makes me stand away from important pieces I would like. But been lucky anyway My best. René
I really like my Spaceview!
I received my first Accutron as a gift in the early seventies. I now own several, including a Spaceview from the mid 60's that I believe is original but only an expert might be able to tell for sure. There are several websites devoted to Accutrons and you...
Great review, nice surprise at the end!
I have a fascination with turning fork watches. I love the humming sound (my wife has four Omega f300 and if one comes close to the box, the sound is very audible. Congratulations, Nilo
It's easy to understand the fascination with accutrons, Nilo
Once you have seen one in the flesh, and once you learn more about them, they are fascinating! The humming I can only hear at night or when I place it close to my ear, but I love it! By the way, I know where to find an accutron 666 diver nearby Best. Ren&...
To be saved, Hermano. Thanks the the nice reading.
i know the name Accutron, but very few on the model... Thanks to you, I learnt something, today. Muchas gracias! Un abrazo, Nicolas
Thanks for your kind words, Hermano.
Glad to share, my pleasure! I know there's still much to learn about these watches. Besides, you always teach us many important things. Thanks to you! Recibe un fuerte abrazo mi Hermano. René
Wonderful review - thanks from another enthusiast...
Like Graham, I've also owned many of these over the years. It was the first older watch I started collecting. Fortunately, I've found great resources for parts and repair here in the US, enough to keep these as ones that won't be leaving my collection any...
Hey MrSnak, I know you're a true Accutron Believer!
Thank you for sharing tour 3 significative Accutrons: Spaceview, Astronaut and Deepsea, the most desireables from my humble point of view. I think maybe mine got an "overhauling", but as I said, it pleases me a lot and has all the features I wanted on an ...
I do like those Astronauts, snak
One of my Accutrons (photo from an ealier thread)....I can't handle the buzz, it messes with my tinnitus even when in another room, so they usually have their batteries pulled out....
Hey friends, I found some piece of info that gives me a little peace:
It is from an Australian Accutron Forum, it says: "Bulova had a policy of stamping a date code on both movements and cases. However, on some later Swiss-made Bulova cases, there is a date code stamp and also a serial number stamped on the case (see pic ab...
Rene, that australian site...
Rene, that australian site also has all the case numbers for original spaceviews in one of its many pages. my last spaceview is listed there. the list is not long so i cant believe that all of the spaceviews are there, however, there are usually more spac...
So many Spaceviews are conversions...
...and they often require a careful look to see if they are genuine since the same movement went into all models. Conversion hands and crystals abound, making this often easy to do (although many variations required a chapter ring and spacer).
Thanks Graham,
I did search into their database, but the caseback number of mine doesn't appear in it. I'll continue searching until I can find something, nice detective work uh? In the meantime, I hope some othes purist shows up with a similar model. Best regards. Ren&...
Accutrons Unite!
Thanks for the post. I too have a collection of 214 and 218 model Accutrons. Right now I can only lay my hands on these two: I have a similar lunacy to Graham, only mine takes the form of buying up watches, parts, tools, etc. Hence the Bulova Accutron Mic...
WOW Mike!!!
You've got the full set! Now you need the instruction Learning to fiddle successfully with your watches must be a BIG SATISFACTION, uh? Love your 214, one of the most classic accutron spaceviews! As you get your f300 back, post pics, please? Best regards....
I see you managed to get the battery changing tool...
..I also picked one up a few months ago. Am PMing you with my service contact. This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2012-03-29 13:40:58...
Hello Ronald, and thank you
Glad you enjoyed the reading. Have you noticed that they have started makin silver oxide bateries with the right 1.35 voltage? So go get one and join the club (Happy Accutron Owners Club)! Best regards. René
wow - I'm amazed at the responses...
I should have had more faith in the PuristS community. I had no idea that so many of you were closet tuning fork aficionados as well! I remember my father explaining how the technology worked and demonstrating the humming when I was little boy. It was my ...
Hello John!
There's a BIG accutron followers community out there! Sometimes one doesn't dare to show a particular piece thinking it's very humble, or maybe the rest of the community will not appreciate the watch. But what I've learn here at the PuristS is that our lo...
I just changed the battery in my Spaceview today...
...nice to have the right tools!...
Please, show your face!
Errr... I mean, your accutron's face. Be careful, that tool must be handled so, because it's too much complex Best. René
You're right! My mistake :(
It is that I'm so excited to see more accutrons here Best regards. René
Please, let me in ...
A Spaceview is a very cool watch. This one, as everyone should know from a previous post, belongs to my daughter but the radio is mine, as a consolation. Who knows if another one will show up, for a song? Cheers, Nilo...
Of course Nilo!!!
I know you're a true Accutron believer! Be welcome Best regards. René
Problems
There are two very big problems with this 1966 watch (well really more), First off it has a case back for a "Gold Filled Bezel" and this watch is a Stainless Steel Bezel so the case back is not original to this watch, Who knows what watch it came from ? A...
Hello Accutronist!
Thanks for the information. As you can see, I suspected several things of the watch. I thank you for confirming that. A frankenwatch. Since I wrote this thread, the watch fell on the ground and stopped working. A friend watchmaker told me the index and pa...
I’m glad you like it!
It is a post from 2012, but somehow it revived. Please feel free to post yours. Best. René
I've got some Accutrons
Spaceview Railroad I know nothing about this one Accutron pendant watch for my wife The Bulova goodies box Cazalea ...
Hello Mike!
Thanks for sharing your nice collection! Curiously I saw for sale one like the third pic yesterday. Very retro-futuristic style (now). I like it! Best. René