Early astronaut and cosmonaut watches collectspace. The new bulova astronaut automatic watch is the best of both worlds. Fyi, there is also a bulova astronaut limited edition with a swiss eta automatic movement. It manufactures watches and clocks and is based in new york city. Bulova watches, wittnauer watches, bulova accutron watches. Dubbed accutron ii, these watches are now the only bulova product that carries the accutron name. The accutron astronaut was in technical terms almost identical to bulovas other civilian models and its remarkable to reflect that this watch was not originally intended to tolerate the rigors of highg acceleration and high ambient temperatures such as it experienced again and. The current accutron astronaut, which ironically, buzz endorsed and allowed the use of his signature on the case, is fitted with a modern quartz movement and date window. Bulova is an american watch brand founded in 1875 and currently owned by japanese conglomerate citizen watch co. Make offer bulova accutron astronaut wristwatch original stainless bullet band. Bulova said its replica brings the watch in reach of ordinary earth people. Bulova to sell replica of astronauts watch worn on the.
Genuine accutron tuning fork logo buckles genuine factory made 1960s bulova accutron tuning fork logo buckles 12 yellow goldfilled. And i would like to know what strap size it takes in mm. Bulova did not manufacture to the metric system in the 60s or 70s. Powered by swiss made eta 28932 automatic movement promo. Bulova accutron dark brown leather watch band 18mm hifi new.
In commemoration of its role in the space race, bulova subsequently released a limitededition accutron astronaut watch, with buzz aldrins signature on the caseback. If you see a symbol, do an internet search to find a table that will show year which year corresponds to which symbol. In 1953, the development of accutron, the name itself mixed the terms accurate and electronic, was started by the engineer max hetzel. The original velcro band was included with the moonflown watch when it was auctioned. Bulova accutron astronaut 14k solid gold bezel vintage watch with original case. While the spaceview has a full open dial showing its tuning fork movement, the newer accutron ii watch only has a semiopen aperture showing its wire coil at the left side of the watch. Vintage bulova accutron astronaut gmt stainless watch w kreisler coffin band. This watch holds a special place in my heart, as it is one of the very. New listing lot of 11 bulova accutron omega watch bands 910k gold filled buckles. Whether youre looking for a dress watch to go out on the town, or a sports watch to wear golfing on the weekend, youll find them and a watch for every. The amazing bulova accutron demon business broadband. The vintage bulova catalogs on this page have been generously donated by members of for the sole purpose of providing assistance to all visitors to this site seeking additional information about a vintage bulova watch. If you choose more than a standard repair, my accutron repair, accutron spaceview repair, and astronaut accutron repair services include the removal of scratches from cases and bracelets, polishing of your watch for a beautiful finish, replacement of original vertical case back and circular finishes on battery hatches and crowns, crystal. Astronaut owners guide information booklet selling guide circuit diagrams gasket drawing accutron owners guide click on each picture for an enlarged view, then use your back button to return.
The bulova accutron was the first electronic watch developed from 1953 and launched to worldwide acclaim on october 25, 1960, the bulova accutron was an important step in the development of electronic and quartz watches. More great accutron astronaut bracelets to be listed shortly. Four hands, one of them is a 24 hour handbulova was. Even so, it is quite obviously an homage to the original accutron astronaut of 1962. Vintage accutron repair specialists bulova recommended for 25yrs.
Bulovas swissmade line is known as bulova accuswiss and was formerly known as bulova accutron. A bulova accutron chronograph wristwatch finally made it to the lunar surface in 1971, on the wrist of apollo 15 mission commander david r. Purchase protection amazon app download amazon assistant download help. The first accutron was manufactured in 1960 and was the watch chosen by some of the original seven nasa astronauts to accompany man on his first journeys into space. Accutron astronaut limited edition mens watch 28b088. These tools are included in the new autho rized accutron. It has a very reliable automatic movement with the looks of the old style astronaut from the tuning fork days. The history of bulova through 10 milestone bulova watches. Bulova accutron astronaut n, m9 1969 with luminous seconds hand. Our watches require minimal maintenance, but regular care will help extend the life of your bulova timepiece. Please respect their donations by not freely distributing or onselling the catalog material. A must for all collectors of the bulova accutron this watch is extremely rare and almost impossible to find. Buy bulova accutron ii analog silver dial mens watch 98b220.
Its very heavy and truly the most difficult accutron to find or obtain. Get the best deals on bulova accutron watch band when you shop the largest online selection at. Scott carpenter famously modeled a bulova accutron astronaut on the front cover of paris match in 1962. Several months before the introduction of the accutron ii, bulova quietly began removing the name from its swiss line of watches and replacing it with a new branding called bulova accuswiss. This watch was developed for nasas spatial program and followed up by the astronaut mark ii model. Wish bulova would reissue the astronaut model again not the expensive automatic movement reissue from several years ago. The best fit for most accutron 214s is a band or bracelet that measures 1116 0. Bulova has used a few different systems for dating their watches. Bulova accutron astronaut 4 hand stainless steel watch. Bulova stopped production in 1977 but brought back the accutron astronaut in 2007 for a limited edition run of 1,000 pieces with an eta mechanical. Be aware, however, that some symbols were used more. I just picked up this amazing 1968 bulova accutron astronaut yesterday in a trade with a friend. Radium dial and hands, sweeping second handfunction.
Contrary to popular myth the accutron only flew in space a couple of. Bulova watch identification guide bulova watches can be identified with a reasonable degree of certainty, due to the existence of a body of work gathered by collectors over the years. Where quartz movements excite a vibration in quartz crystal for timing, the accutron instead used electromagnets acting on a tuning fork. The accutron astronaut was in technical terms almost identical to bulova s other civilian models and its remarkable to reflect that this watch was not originally intended to tolerate the rigors of highg acceleration and high ambient temperatures such as it experienced again and again in both the x15 and a12 programs. The accutron revolution accuracy through electronics. Enjoy free shipping and watch sizing, and monthly payments options. New listing vintage bulova accutron scarce, cool watch band w gold filled buckle.
Bulova accutron ii astronaut homage the measure of time. Accutron stainless steel case wristwatches for sale ebay. Kreisler coffin link stainless watch bracelet accutron astronaut. A bulova accutron chronograph wristwatch finally made it to the lunar surface in 1971, on.
In a typical week we repair bulova accutron astronaut watches, bulova accutron spaceview watches, accutron railroad approved models, bulova 214 accutron watch repair, bulova accutron 218 repair, repair and restoration of accutron astronaut mark ii watch repairs, bulova accutron accuquartz watch repair, accutron mark iv repairs, accutron deep. Bulova accutron astronaut four hand stainless steel watchdate. Highlights from watchtimes marchapril 2020 issue march 31, 2020. As mentioned earlier, the dial of this bulova accutron ii alpha is taken from bulovas spaceview model, popular in the 60s. Bracelet is nicely done and the watch size is excellent and the bracelet is gorgeous. Bulova released numerous cosmetic variants of the accutron astronaut, and it seems that each variant is designated with a single letter. Secret for decades, the a12 spy plane program used the most cutting edge technology of its time including bulovas accutron. Now, bulova never officially refers to the 96b207 as astronaut, as far as i can tell. We recommend wiping your watch with a clean soft cloth regularly. This 1960s watch includes an original bulova leather band and steel buckle.
Very rare, solid 18k accutron astronaut with a full length champion 18k bullet band. Bulova accutron astronaut, m4 1964, unspecified stainless steel variant with unusual silver sunburst dial. Used, bulova mens designer watch leather strap bulova mens designer watch leather strap black. The accutron astronaut definitely evolved very quickly in that first year, bulova started making the all stainless steel astronaut in 1962 and sometime around late 1962 early 1963 they changed the first type of hands to the luminous hands which are the most commonly seen hands on the astronaut after 1963 and at the same time added luminous paint to the hour marker to match the now luminous. Accutron astronaut 3 accutron astronaut 3 astronaut 3 accutron download image. I loved the original accutron watch that hummed but now the bulova marine star watches are my favorite as they are perfect for just about everything i do from casual to dressup events. Bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the.
My bulova accutron astronaut from 1968 on original new old stock kreisler coffin linked watch band. Bulova released numerous cosmetic variants of the accutron astronaut and it seems that each astronaut variant is designated with a single letter or what bulova calls its style name. Between 1924 and 1945, a series of symbols was used to indicate the year in which the watch was produced. Accutron astronaut 3 accutron astronaut 3 astronaut 3. The research and development for this breakthrough in timekeeping technology took some years until october 25, 1960, when the first bulova accutrons were released. Highperformance technology and enduring quality, following the bulova tradition. Astronaut n, shown with original box and price tag. Unique midseventies stainless steel 218 bulova accutron with tractor dial and bullet band.
Accutron astronaut for sale antiques, collectibles, and. Bulova accutron for sale in uk 32 used bulova accutrons. This is a salemans sample of the accutron astronaut mk iv, its crowns long since been scavenged for repair on another watch. Get the best deals on accutron wristwatch bands when you shop the largest online selection at. Historically, collectors have struggled to fit their strangelooking astronaut into the confusing and woefully incomplete reference provided by the complete. Stainless steel with 24 hour rotating bezelcase size. The pics show light scuffing from being in a drawer for many years, but these would easily buff out. Astronaut is an album by british band duran duran, first released on 11 october 2004 see 2004 in music. Bulova accutron genuine leather band with deployment clasp. Bulova has been going through the family tree and has a few other heritage models they brought back to life. Bulova watches are not marked with names or identification codes that allow you. Bulova watch identification guide waterstone watches.