Launched in 1960, the Accutron was the world's first fully electric watch and at the time the most accurate timekeeping mechanism ever devised. They are remarkable watches with a fascinating story.
The Accutron was so accurate that NASA asked Bulova if they could use the technology for timing for new satellites and for timekeeping in their spacecraft. The U.S. government even asked Bulova to delay the release of their cutting edge new watches for fear the technology might fall into the hands of the Russians. An Accutron watch movement sits on the moon's Sea of Tranquility today, in an instrument placed there in 1969 by Apollo 11 astronauts.
The Spaceview, Bulova's Accutron watch without a dial, was never intended by Bulova to be sold; it was a salesman's demonstration watch and jeweler's display.
Here are some of the watch's special features:
- Originally guaranteed to be 99.9977% accurate on your wrist (not just in a laboratory)
- Durable and simple - its 12 moving parts don't require usual watch maintenance and repair
- It never needs winding - a remarkable feat fifty years ago
Today's offering showcases this original chapter-ring Spaceview in pleasing condition. It is not a converted Spaceview like many of the Spaceviews offered for sale. It is a true original chapter ring with original parts.
It is fully original down to the chapter ring and hands and in honest and pleasing original condition. The gold has no wear through.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Note: Bulova recently created a limited re-edition of the Spaceview in 1,000 pieces that sells for $4,000 USD. Following is a for further information on the Spaceview and vintage ads.
- Manufacturer: Bulova
- Country of origin: U.S.A.
- Serial no.: H67206
- Year built: 1973 (N3)
- Model: Accutron "Spaceview" with chapter ring
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 10K gold filled & stainless steel
- Case markings (outside): Bulova, Patented, Stainless Steel, 10KT Gold Filled Bezel
- Case condition: Honest original condition with no gold wear through. It has a couple of small dings. Presents nicely on the wrist.
- Dimensions: 35mm in diameter (excluding the crown), 40mm long lug-tip-to-tip
- Dial: None (only has an outer chapter ring with minute markers and luminous hour/five minute divisions)
- Hands: Original, luminous white "dauphines"
- Bands: Calf leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Crystal type: Acrylic, signed Accutron crystal
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
