Product Details
＋BULOVA Accutron
“ACCUTRON – To-morrow’s Watch.”
In the Accutron movement there is a tuning fork where the old watch work used to go, it has no balance or balance spring. Instead, it uses a tuning fork oscillator, driven by a transistor-controlled circuit, it keeps better time for life than any other, the Accutron guarantees average daily accuracy within 2 seconds. The tuning fork mechanism of the Accutron gave it unprecedented accuracy and marvelous technology, thence, Accutron watches found wide acceptance not only from consumers, but also in the worlds of astronautics and aeronautics; the U.S. uses Accuntron movement in satellites and has issued them to all X-15 pilots.
"The tunning fork is the greatest invention since the wheel."
The tuning fork concept was developed by a Swiss engineer, Max Hetzel, who went to work for Bulova in 1950. He completed a working model of the movement in 1953 and his department created a number of prototypes as well. By 1955, eight watch-sized prototypes were being tested inside the company and Bulova transferred the project to New York. After a series of difficulties, Hetzel was offered a position in William Bennett’s group in New York to help complete the movement.
The caliber 214 was the basic Accutron movement for 7 years; various versions were also created: 214H (hacking), 214HN, 2141, 2142, and 2143. The first movements lacked a hacking feature, a surprising omission in such an accurate watch. The setting wheel spring was soon modified so it would stop the tuning fork when the crown was pulled. Movements with the hack feature are called Cal. 214H, but many original Cal. 214 movements were retrofitted with a hacking spring.
Bulova continued to refine the Accutron movement until it was discontinued in 1977. In 1967, they introduced the second-generation Accutron movement: the caliber 218 and 218D (with date). They replaced caliber 214 in most models before the end of the decade. The caliber 218 was thinner and incorporated many of the changes made to caliber 214 over the previous years. A day/date model appeared in 1969. In 1970, Bulova introduced a compact lady’s model and a version with a second timezone display and the “mini Accutron” was introduced in 1973.
Bulova was acquired by Loews Corporation in 1979, primarily for their military and industrial products. In 2008, Citizen Holdings purchased Bulova, uniting the companies that had been partners since 1960. Today, the Accutron brand remains Bulova’s flagship watch line, though the tuning fork movement has not been produced since 1977, apart from a hand-made limited-edition 50th anniversary reissue in 2010.
"You hold the power in your hand to make Accutron the word's most accurate watch. Use it wisely."
1966 BULOVA
Accutron "412"
Wristwatch
Introduced in 1960, the caliber 214 was the first Bulova Accutron commercial tuning fork movement. The Bulova Accutron 214 was incredibly successful with well over 400,000 pieces produced through 1968. The caliber 218 was the second generation, it incorporated many updates to the original Bulova accutron 214.
Today, we are presenting a collectible timepiece with an Accutron movement. This is a vintage Bulova Accutron "412" wristwatch, all in 10KT gold filled and dated from 1966.
It is a beautiful wristwatch electronically controlled tuning fork with a Bulova 214 movement, U.S.A. made, 15 jewels, 360Hz, sweep second hand.
After 55 years, it still has the original sunburst champagne dial(showing some patina) with gold baton hour marks, luminous dots hour marks, bold minute/seconds marks and luminous matching hands. Also, the dial is marked with the Accutron logo and name on top.
It is cased in a 34mm round face and fancy lugs design, all in 10KT gold filled bezel. Waterproof.
The watch is coming with a brown brand new rubber two-piece strap.
This wristwatch is still a very looking wristwatch, runs very well and keep great time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
Case Markings:
BULOVA
Patented
Waterproof
10KT Gold Filled Bezel
Stainless Steel
K1221
M6
Measurements (mm):
Case 34
Case Lug to Lug 38
Case Thickness 12
Lug Width 18
Band Width 17
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
Please view our other listings.
Thank you for looking!
WA-3960
“ACCUTRON – To-morrow’s Watch.”
In the Accutron movement there is a tuning fork where the old watch work used to go, it has no balance or balance spring. Instead, it uses a tuning fork oscillator, driven by a transistor-controlled circuit, it keeps better time for life than any other, the Accutron guarantees average daily accuracy within 2 seconds. The tuning fork mechanism of the Accutron gave it unprecedented accuracy and marvelous technology, thence, Accutron watches found wide acceptance not only from consumers, but also in the worlds of astronautics and aeronautics; the U.S. uses Accuntron movement in satellites and has issued them to all X-15 pilots.
"The tunning fork is the greatest invention since the wheel."
The tuning fork concept was developed by a Swiss engineer, Max Hetzel, who went to work for Bulova in 1950. He completed a working model of the movement in 1953 and his department created a number of prototypes as well. By 1955, eight watch-sized prototypes were being tested inside the company and Bulova transferred the project to New York. After a series of difficulties, Hetzel was offered a position in William Bennett’s group in New York to help complete the movement.
The caliber 214 was the basic Accutron movement for 7 years; various versions were also created: 214H (hacking), 214HN, 2141, 2142, and 2143. The first movements lacked a hacking feature, a surprising omission in such an accurate watch. The setting wheel spring was soon modified so it would stop the tuning fork when the crown was pulled. Movements with the hack feature are called Cal. 214H, but many original Cal. 214 movements were retrofitted with a hacking spring.
Bulova continued to refine the Accutron movement until it was discontinued in 1977. In 1967, they introduced the second-generation Accutron movement: the caliber 218 and 218D (with date). They replaced caliber 214 in most models before the end of the decade. The caliber 218 was thinner and incorporated many of the changes made to caliber 214 over the previous years. A day/date model appeared in 1969. In 1970, Bulova introduced a compact lady’s model and a version with a second timezone display and the “mini Accutron” was introduced in 1973.
Bulova was acquired by Loews Corporation in 1979, primarily for their military and industrial products. In 2008, Citizen Holdings purchased Bulova, uniting the companies that had been partners since 1960. Today, the Accutron brand remains Bulova’s flagship watch line, though the tuning fork movement has not been produced since 1977, apart from a hand-made limited-edition 50th anniversary reissue in 2010.
"You hold the power in your hand to make Accutron the word's most accurate watch. Use it wisely."
1966 BULOVA
Accutron "412"
Wristwatch
Introduced in 1960, the caliber 214 was the first Bulova Accutron commercial tuning fork movement. The Bulova Accutron 214 was incredibly successful with well over 400,000 pieces produced through 1968. The caliber 218 was the second generation, it incorporated many updates to the original Bulova accutron 214.
Today, we are presenting a collectible timepiece with an Accutron movement. This is a vintage Bulova Accutron "412" wristwatch, all in 10KT gold filled and dated from 1966.
It is a beautiful wristwatch electronically controlled tuning fork with a Bulova 214 movement, U.S.A. made, 15 jewels, 360Hz, sweep second hand.
After 55 years, it still has the original sunburst champagne dial(showing some patina) with gold baton hour marks, luminous dots hour marks, bold minute/seconds marks and luminous matching hands. Also, the dial is marked with the Accutron logo and name on top.
It is cased in a 34mm round face and fancy lugs design, all in 10KT gold filled bezel. Waterproof.
The watch is coming with a brown brand new rubber two-piece strap.
This wristwatch is still a very looking wristwatch, runs very well and keep great time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
Case Markings:
BULOVA
Patented
Waterproof
10KT Gold Filled Bezel
Stainless Steel
K1221
M6
Measurements (mm):
Case 34
Case Lug to Lug 38
Case Thickness 12
Lug Width 18
Band Width 17
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
Please view our other listings.
Thank you for looking!
WA-3960
