Save bulova accutron railroad to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Before and after pictures of a bulova 214 railroad watch restored to new both inside and out. Plating is the process of electrochemical bonding of gold and other precious metals to give the proper color and tone desired. Accutron store display letters and accutron symbol. Posted by joesap1 on thursday, november 11, 2004 11. Apr 25, 2016 bulova began the 17 year manufacture of the tuning fork accutron with its round 214 movement in 1960, which departed from typical wristwatch design in that there was no setting stem and crown on the side of the watch.
The custom made accutron astroview the watch that bulova should have built. Bulova also designed the 214 to not require full disassembly for a full service and cleaning. Bulova watches all prices for bulova watches on chrono24. To not have a correct model properly set was cause for disciplinary action. These were the frontrunner to the modern day quartz watches.
Not tested for working condition, may need parts or repair. Then seiko and, finally, pulsar had them with railroad approved on the face. This isnt quite true but as it was the first to use a bipolar transistor it certainly deserves the former accolade. Accutron watch repair and restoration were the only bulova. The vintage market plays a large role when buying a bulova. Basic 214 dial model 1965 10kt goldfilled wblack dial. Vintage bulova accutron astronaut gmt stainless watch w kreisler coffin band. Vintage bulova accutron railroad approved watch 10k gold filled bezel nice. Wts vintage bulova accutron 218 railroad approved watch. Swiss made hidden spaceview chapter ring railroad approved, the dial has raised black 1 though 11 numbers and accutron tuning fork logo, painted blue through 24 on a inner ring, the movement is stamped 214h bulova and swiss made, the crystal is armored with a silver tension ring.
Jan 04, 2016 bulova accutron railroad approved anno 1964. Vintage bulova accutron tuning fork 218 stainless steel mens date watch 1974. The accutron revolution accuracy through electronics 19601977. Accutron tuning forks are composed of nispanc, a temperaturestable nickel steel alloy in the elinvar family. Unfortunately, neither the cards nor the envelope have a date. I unscrewed the compartment and popped out the original 214 battery. Vintage bulova accutron railroad approved yet another. We were also fortunate to be trained by henry frystak, bulova s top accutron expert of that time. Vintage bulova accutron spaceview watch waterproof 214. By nbx in forum watches private sellers and sponsors replies.
When did bulova make their last railroad approved quartz watch. The accutron revolution accuracy through electronics. The battery is empty, but it also hasnt had a service for ages, and its about time. Make sure this fits by entering your model number bulova accutron 214,energizer 387s wspacer ring,brand new power cell,battery 49 silver oxide button cell battery delivers highenergy density, endurance and reliability. The amazing bulova accutron demon business broadband. Bulova 214 railroad approved accutron, circa 1960s case. Enjoy free shipping and watch sizing, and monthly payments options. Blue hands, black hands, 24 hour inset numbers, second hour hand, 10k gold, all stainless bexel and etc.
Bulova accutron 214 railroad approved beautiful accutron railroad approved model in 10k gold filled case. Jun 02, 2003 im sure this info has been on this board before but i cannot seem to find it. Buy bulova accutron amerigo mens quartz watch 63c109 and other wrist watches at. The bulova accutron was the worlds first electronic watch. Quite unusual, with the blue dial, and i really like it.
They were the bulova railroad approved quartz wristwatch or the seiko railroad approved quartz wristwatch. Although the hamilton electrics had only been released 3 years earlier, the 214 accutron watches were very different to anything that had gone before in fact, in one of bulova s 1966 advertisements, they have a tag line that says the accutron timepiece is not a watch. Railroad approved versions of the railroad approved dial. When did bulova make their last railroad approved quartz. It is a battery powered watch and it is running well. This is a quartz bulova accutron and it is railroad approved. After i had first had trouble with my accutron, and getting scolded by the tm, i found my 992 watch which i carried for some years.
Vintage accutron for sale rare antique collectibles. Hamilton also produced a railroad electric wrist watch using a hamilton 505 movement which was briefly approved for use on some railroads, although it was later withdrawn due to issues with reliability. Bulova waterproof patented stainless steel 10k gold filled bezel e50893 m8 on the band it has the word speidel written in cursive over and over again i will include several pictures. Your post will be removed without warning if it does not follow the rules. It is a yellow gold filled case with a white dial, black hour markers and a gold accutron second hand. Bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the. Northern pacific rr accutron inspection certificate military. Bulova recommended for professional vintage accutron watch repair. After a full cleaning and reassembly, this railroad approved 214 was in action and ready to go for another 5. Unfollow bulova accutron 214 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The watch is a bulova accutron railroad approved m6. Click on the link below the image to view full details, additional photos, and documentation supporting the model identification. An accutron from the 1960s is considered to be one of the most unusual watches in the world. Wts vintage bulova accutron 218 railroad approved watch for parts or repair by umurraki. It manufactures watches and clocks and is based in new york city. I have recently been researching the railroad approved 214s, and purchased a 1965 model. Vintage bulova accurtron railroad approved 10k gf mens. Does anyone know what kind of battery can be used for a railroad approved bulova accutron wristwatch. The bulova accutron was the first electronic watch. Back reads bulova waterproof, patented, stainless steel, c92624, m7, 10kt gold filled bezel.
I picked up this 10 karat gold filled bulova acutron railroad approved watch this weekend from a watch jar from a thrift store. I purchased a lot of bulova and caravelle parts from a watchmakers estate after i spied some tools hidden among the bits that i knew would come in useful. Tom harris auction center the following as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in the catalogue shall be offered for sale or sold by tom harris auction center thac and any consignor of such property for whom thac has acted as agent. It just isnt getting any wrist time and i am not a collector, so it should go to a good home date coded n4, this is a caliber 214 tuning fork back set hacking movement, only available on the rr approved and astronaut models. In 1952, bulova watch company was one of the leading manufacturers of affordable indeed fine timepieces in america. Bulovas swissmade line is known as bulova accuswiss and was formerly known as bulova accutron. Vintage bulova accutron 214 railroad approved watch stainless 1965. Outside case, movement, dial, case signature format bulova movement. Although the hamilton electrics had only been released 3 years earlier, the 214 accutron watches were very different to anything that had gone before in fact, in one of bulovas 1966 advertisements, they have a tag line that says the accutron timepiece is not a watch. The case is marked bulova, base metal bezel, water resitant, stainless steel back, j 176718, n6 dating it to 1976. Bulova accutron gold watch clocks watches classic how to wear accessories ebay wrist watches. Accutron repair bulova recommended watchmakers 25 years, vintage accutron repair 214, 218.
Northern pacific rr accutron inspection certificate. Technology enthusiasts, as well as watch lovers, flock to these watches. What immediately made the accutron 214s stand out anyway, regardless of dial preference, was the lack of the crown at the side of the watch. Can i still get a battery for my accutron 214 wristwatch.
I noticed that looking at 65 to 77 year models there are so many types. Outside case, movement, dial no crown case signature format bulova movement. However, the watch is in good condition, overall looks good and it has a new acrylic crystal. When accutron 214 based watches were first released in 1960, they were truly ground breaking. Get the best deals on bulova accutron railroad watch when you shop the largest online selection at. Bulova accutron railroad motor quartz i have a regular bulova quartz, i see them now and again on ebay, i am not sure about yours, send me a pm when you want to sell it i have a decent collection going. Bulova accutron railroad approved 214 1964 vs bulova accutron ii. A real accutron from this time period in very good condition costs around 1,600 euros. Accutron watches accutron timepieces pocket watches. It has the bulova 214 tuning fork movement, which means the hand displaying seconds run smooth.
Accutron battery for railroad approved wristwatch nawcc. Extremely rare 218 model railroad approved model, 9698% of all railroad approved accutron s were 214 models. Accutron spaceview for sale, accutron spaceviews for sale, accutron 214 for sale. And when they say they purchased all of bulova s accutron parts, it isnt true because i know the gentleman who did years ago before passing. It also protects the base metal underneath from corrosion and wear. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. For sale is my cherished 1974 bulova accutron railroad approved on original accutron bracelet. Bulova accutron 214 railroad approved 10k gold 1966 for. Jul 25, 2015 i was told that these sets of cards were sent to bulova dealers when the accutron was first introduced. I cross checked to find that it can be replaced with an energizer. May 04, 2016 bulova accutron railroad approved 214 1964 vs bulova accutron ii. I absolutely love the look of the early bulova accutron models. Bulova accutron railroad approved, stainless steel case.
I have a bulova accutron that has served me very well for at least twenty years. People sometimes refer to the accutron as the worlds first electric watch. New listing bulova accutron railroad approved quartz watch n8 ca. The accutron is both a watch and a technology, and when the first. Unfollow bulova accutron railroad approved watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bulova accutron 214 railroad watch restoration budget. The history of bulova through 10 milestone bulova watches. Vintage bulova accutron railroad approved mens wristwatch. Unfollow bulova accutron railroad watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. But first im going to put a new battery in it to see if it runs. Highperformance technology and enduring quality, following the bulova tradition. On our website under downloads we have a free downloadable book about. The plated layer is very hard and able to resist attack far better than base metal and even stainless steel. This is a used watch and the case has some scratches.
Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Vintage bulova accutron railroad approved stainless m5. Accutron repair, bulova accutron repair, vintage accutron watch repair and. All the watches have a threedigit designation except the astronaut and two spaceviews. They control time by the vibrations of the tuning forks inside. Bulova accutron watches are sought after by collectors and regardless of the lack of gold value, the one you have would attract interest, and i suggest you sell it as it is you could try a replacement battery to check that it works as any collector would prefer to sort out its problems themself rather than pay someone else they do not know to do the work. Richard sent in this bulova accutron, and its a very nice one. Bulova railroad approved 214 models how many types. However, it has a tendency to be a few seconds slow, youll have to reset it every. Cleaned and adjusted movement, polished watch case.
Past those sorts of details, there are specific styles that mesh well with my own personal preferences, and the bulova accutron ii telluride is a perfect example of this. Bulova technical bulletin accutron quartz caliber 2562. Bulova accutron railroad approved has the following on back case. Additionally, in many instances, the case serial number on these later models can be used as a date reference. The dial displays the standard railroad approved arabic numerals and is still in fine shape. With the bulova accutron ii spaceview watch, you can proudly flaunt on your wrist a vintagelooking watch that never falls short of the modern features. Large assortment of used accutron crowns, plus a few other bits. Where quartz movements excite a vibration in quartz crystal for timing, the accutron instead used electromagnets acting on a tuning fork. Vintage bulova accutron watch 218 railroad approved gmt and dual time zone. It appears bulova no longer makes a railroad approved watch.
Other nuggets of information indicate that the railroad approved model is an accutron 202. The one that was in there was a 387s energizer and i cant seem to find one of those. In 1962 bulova introduced a railroad approved version of their accutron tuningfork wrist watch using an electronic 214 movement. I dont have any tools to open the back with me but assume its a 214 movement. According to wikipedia this is the first wristwatch to be railroad approved in america. Since it had been so long since the watch was serviced however, i ignored that, and took the thing entirely apart for cleaning and inspection. Premium genuine crocodile strap, still in the box sold accutron spaceview. At that time, bulova started using with regularity standard date codes on the movement. Indepth bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the cia for pilots. Dating a bulova watch becomes quite a bit easier beginning with models manufactured in 1926. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bulova accutron railroad approved on the dialcondition report.
A bulova accutron chronograph wristwatch finally made it to the. Customs services and international tracking provided. Although its stripped down to the basics, this doesnt make the timepiece anything else when it comes to the purpose it serves. The accutron was one of the first approved wristwatches. My guess, it is to synchronise the watch seconds hand only so. Starting with an innocent conversation with the man i trust in all things accutron, bob piker, we came up with this custom accutron watch. Bulova accutron quartz 242 tz the digital watch forum. Bulova accutron railroad approved vs bulova accutron ii. Developed from 1953 and appearing on the market in 1960, the bulova accutron was an important step in the development of electronic and quartz watches. Pair of genuine nos black spade hands for railroad approved bulova accutron. Hidoes anyone out there know if parts still exist for these watches. This is a gorgeous late 1960s model with white enamel 12hour dial, flawless black spade hands and red sweep second hand.
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