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Bulova Accutron Astronaut. Mid 1960’s 14k Gold coolness

Really special watch but gets zero wrist time.
7Y
By: Arie - Mr Orange
254
iceheller
42349

How about a couple “funky” specimens from the 60’s...

I submit my two best “funky” watches from the sixties for consideration in this week’s Wristscan exhibition. I couldn’t decide on just one so here you have my two favorites: 1) An Omega Memomatic dating to 1969. Very funky (and chunky) watch that had a pr
7Y
By: crown comfort
52
Ares501 - Mr Green
8934

I have two Accutron Bulova Astronaut in my collection.

Both are complete sets. One gold with gilt dial the other stainless. It took a while to get these two watch tuned and running correctly. Bill Bulova Accutron Astronaut Mark 1 Accutron Astronaut Gold.
8Y
By: HighEndOne
10
halkcb
1475

I find them interesting and have had three

of the Bulova Accutron. I can't find the third right now, which has 24 hour markers, but here are two of them: Stainless case, tight lugs Gold case, fancy lugs A couple of the real things and a few dials Cazalea
9Y
By: amanico
31
amanico
3193

For those who collect the branded watches...

Maybe. While I don't own any Omegas like this, I have collected watches like the Bulova Accutron, that had a good part of their business doing custom printed dials for companies. These were often the "gold watch" that one received after retiring from 20+
15Y
By: Bill Sohne
8
mrsnak
1946