Accutron for $6.98

[JimDon]

I picked up this red white and blue beauty at the local thrift store the other day. Being it is a 1970 Bulova Acutron electronic watch I took a chance on it that it was running. I was able to source a 344 battery and popped it in and boy it runs beautifully. A quick Crystal polish in the new band and she is groovy attractive!

 

[kcm]

That's a nice watch for daily use.

I haven't worn a watch in nearly 20 years...otherwise I'd be making you an offer!

 

[Drmad7]

That IS a beauty! I've picked up a few Tuning forks myself in the last year. They sell well and that humming is pretty cool. I have two ladies versions I need to list as well as a men's sitting around somewhere waiting for a battery and a listing! How did you polish the crystal! It looks great!

 

[austin]

Nice find...

 

[kcm]

That reminds me - while in Basic Training at Lackland, I had purchased a new watch (I think it's Bulova) at the Base Exchange to wear for special occasions. On the last night before leaving, I tucked it in my pillow; safely under my head. Until......!!

Without warning, a wild pillow fight erupted in the darkness. Suddenly someone yanked the pillow from under my head and threw it across the room. I heard the watch hit. Cracked the bezel. I think I remember crying then. Never did get the watch fixed, but still have it today - and still only worn for about 2 hours total. The box and papers still there, along with the receipt. Got it on clearance back then for $80-something before tax.

 

[JimDon]

That reminds me - while in Basic Training at Lackland, I had purchased a new watch (I think it's Bulova) at the Base Exchange to wear for special occasions. On the last night before leaving, I tucked it in my pillow; safely under my head. Until......!!

Without warning, a wild pillow fight erupted in the darkness. Suddenly someone yanked the pillow from under my head and threw it across the room. I heard the watch hit. Cracked the bezel. I think I remember crying then. Never did get the watch fixed, but still have it today - and still only worn for about 2 hours total. The box and papers still there, along with the receipt. Got it on clearance back then for $80-something before tax.

Bummer!

 

[JimDon]

Well I put a new Crystal in for $20 and put a new band on temporarily until I get the black and red Ducati stripe NATO strap that I ordered. I think this is going to make an awesome combination and yes I am keeping the watch!

 

[kcm]

Have been thinking about this all night. The more I think, the more it seems like it was a Citizen watch.

 

[tamrock]

Black dials are for the most valued higher. That a real nice one. I've only one good running Accutron in my collection. It's a 214 and I keep the battery out of it.

 

[kcm]

Black dials are for the most valued higher.

That's good to know. My "broken" watch is black-faced with gold hands - black and gold theme all over.

 

[JimDon]

Black dials are for the most valued higher. That a real nice one. I've only one good running Accutron in my collection. It's a 214 and I keep the battery out of it.

They are my favorites. Here is another black dial from my collection.

 

[Beachkid23]

I saw a watch just like this but I think it's called up down date day? Same brand. I couldnt get it to work so I just left it.

Bulova accutron

 

[JimDon]

I saw a watch just like this but I think it's called up down date day? Same brand. I couldnt get it to work so I just left it.

Bulova accutron

Accutrons are always battery operated watches. You would probably need to get a new battery to see if it worked. Note that some Acutron's don't have a crown but have a fold out key on the back of the case to set the time.

 

[Beachkid23]

Accutrons are always battery operated watches. You would probably need to get a new battery to see if it worked. Note that some Acutron's don't have a crown but have a fold out key on the back of the case to set the time.

Crap! I thought it was an automatic. I know where I'll be at 9 AM tomorrow morning. It was a nice watch too same color as the one posted in the beginning of the thread black and red.

 

[tamrock]

Accutrons are always battery operated watches. You would probably need to get a new battery to see if it worked. Note that some Acutron's don't have a crown but have a fold out key on the back of the case to set the time.

That's s 214 the early models. Yours is a 218, but you probably knew that. Nice looking chronograph.

 

[Beachkid23]

Thank you all very much for the help!! I paid $50 and took it to my watch guy. Works great! He said it was 1969. I want to get the band replaced as well.

 

[Drmad7]

It's because of TNET that I have several hundred watches sitting around in various places around my house! Before I came across you addicts, I had 8-9 Fossil and Guess watches because it's all I could afford. Now I've got too many $50-$100 watches piled up! And whenever I see a jar of watches at Goodwill...it goes home with me! Accutrons are awesome. Nothing like that hum.

 

[JimDon]

Thank you all very much for the help!! I paid $50 and took it to my watch guy. Works great! He said it was 1969. I want to get the band replaced as well.

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Nice watch. What confuses me is position of the logo and the two Accutron names on the watch dial. Am I seeing things.

 

[Beachkid23]

Nice watch. What confuses me is position of the logo and the two Accutron names on the watch dial. Am I seeing things.

Should I start my own thread because I don't want to hijack this one? The white one is on the glass on the inside of it. The other Acutron is on the dial.

 

[JimDon]

No worries. You really got a great watch there.