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Accutron Astronaut GMT

1966 BULOVA Accutron Astronaut GMT mvmnt. 214HN USA (hacking)
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By: hmmmcamu
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John-E-Mac
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Accutron Astronaut 214HN GMT hacking - rarest model 1962 most desirable model 1966

1966 Bulova Accutron Astronaut batch - Considered one of the most desirable models due to its historical significance. It was a part of the first generation of CIA issued Accutron Astronaut watches used by the pilots A-12 program that eventually lead to t
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By: hmmmcamu
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InDebtButOnTime
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Ask Mike

Why Breitling do not care about their heritage is bad. What i know is that Chronospace based watches have a Miyota movement. Miyota is a part of one of my favorite conglomerates. I receive this day my second powered watch with a Miyota movement. No quartz
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By: drphileasfogg
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clemens m
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ACCUTRON ASTRONAUT 214HN hacking GMT (1966)

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, Ma
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By: hmmmcamu
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SALMANPK
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ACCUTRON ASTRONAUT 214HN hacking GMT

ACCUTRON ASTRONAUT 214HN hacking GMT by: BULOVA CIA approved / issued wrist watch for use by USAF pilots of The North American X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft , The Lockheed A-12 Reconnaissance aircraft The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" long-range, h
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By: hmmmcamu
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SALMANPK
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JB Champion USA expandable mesh SS bracelet

THE EXPANDABLE STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY NASA TO BE PAIRED AND USED WITH THEIR WATCHES TO BE USED IN THE SPACE PROGRAM [ SEE ATTACHED COPY OF OFFICIAL NASA DOCUMENT ] ... Originally manufactured by a company named FORESTNER [bough
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By: hmmmcamu
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amanico
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Accutron Thursday

Just on my wrist, my first vintage watch. I do not what to think, but it is something real different than i thought. A kind of battery powered watch that is not like a quartz a death watch without feeling. It looks it have a soul, so that’s why my Bulova
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By: LiftAngle51
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Ronald Held
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My favorite no dates are vintage

My two favorite no date watches are a mid 60’s Bulova Astronaut and a Submariner 5513 MK1. Love the balance and relative simplicity.
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By: KMII
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amanico
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Two very significant horological advancements...that look great too.

Great theme this week and I think I may have a couple “winners” for consideration. First is the Bulova Accutron Astronaut () with the iconic 214 “tuning fork” battery operated movement. This 14k beauty with enhanced dial (applied markers) and “fork second
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By: KMII
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Tim Jackson
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Thanks!

I always loved the Accutron, It is a cheap one, but love it so much! I am restoring an Astronaut GMT as well. I will post the picture as soon as I will have it back. I agree, not so easy to find these beauties, I was looking for some links and it took a a
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By: desertimer
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Tifosi99
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