A stunning vintage Bulova Accutron watch featuring a solid 14k yellow gold case and an intricate Arabic dial. Powered by the innovative Accutron tuning fork movement, this timepiece boasts exceptional accuracy and a unique humming sound. In excellent condition, this piece is a testament to Bulova's craftsmanship, ideal for collectors or those who appreciate timeless elegance. Perfect for both formal and casual occasions, it adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit.
From the brand: Country of Manufacture -
Switzerland
Year -
1967
Serial - D02049
Model - N/A
Movement & caliber -
Quartz
Case diameter - 33 mm
This Item is
Final Sale
Do not expose the watch to water or any form of moisture as it is vintage.
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A solid 14k yellow gold Bulova Accutron, time only, battery operated tuning fork watch with an unusual Arabic dial. The moment inside here is the Accutron tuning fork from Bulova. A movement that was the world's first fully electronic watch when launched at the Basel watch fair in 1960. Inside is a 360-Herz tuning fork powered by a one-transistor electronic oscillator, and was the invention of the Bulova engineer Max Hertzel. The standard oscillating rate of a conventional mechanical balance wheel driven watch was approximately 200 times per-second. The new tuning fork mechanism allowed a rate of 360 times which guaranteed an accuracy to just one minute a month.
The first versions of this iconic watch had two other very distinguishing features to the Accutron; No conventional winding stem with the setting functions located on the case back itself. Next is the sound that the watch makes as it oscillates at this high frequency. An almost humming noise which is very unique to the tuning fork. This is a later version of a watch which still has a proud place in the Bulova line today with many current re-issues and new iterations. The crown here is set at the 4 o’clock position.
So accurate and reliable were these watches that they were very popular with the railroad. In 1962, the Accutron 214 became the first certified wristwatch for railroad personnel. So popular is this watch that they have kept a version of this watch in their line.
The dial on this watch is great looking with the bold applied stylized Arabic numerals. There is no luminous material present on both the markers and hands, a no-lume dial. The case is in excellent original, unpolished condition. In solid gold, these are very unusual watches!
