Collection
KMII celebrates 5,000 posts and two years of collecting, featuring his Chopard L.U.C Chrono One, Seiko 5, and Bulova Accutron II journey.
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Collection
Considering a Bulova Accutron? KMII reviews the modern Accutron II Alpha as a test drive for the vintage Spaceview, discussing its features and comparing it to the original tuning fork models. Learn about battery modifications for vintage pieces.
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Discussion
Discover compelling watches under $5,000 from Baselworld, including Tudor Heritage Ranger, Bulova Accutron II, Longines Conquest Heritage, and Bell & Ross WWI Guynemer.
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Vintage
Explore the Bulova Accutron Astronaut 214HN GMT, from the rare 1962 "X-15" to the 1966 CIA-issued model. Discover its history with A-12 and SR-71 pilots.
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Vintage
Explore the history of the JB Champion USA expandable mesh bracelet, a NASA-requested accessory for Omega Speedmaster and Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT watches.
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Vintage
Explore the 1966 Bulova Accutron Astronaut GMT caliber 214HN, a CIA-issued watch for A-12 pilots, and its innovative tuning fork movement that excelled where mechanical watches failed.
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Vintage watches each have a character and patina unique to itself.
No two are identical. With a new watch you need to own it for a while to get that patina and then it's vintage. Enjoy
Why not -
Well, how about the possibility of incorrect parts used in a previous service or even worse -counterfeit parts. A vintage watch is the ultimate “you don’t know-what you don’t know” certainty not for everyone!
true ...
part of my hobby is doing the research, hunting down parts if need be, securing said parts, verifying and then verifying, and verifying again all that involves the particular model and make ........ and lastly ....... I AM ONE OF THE COLLECTORS THAT COLLE...
