The accutrons tuning fork in the accutron 214 movement vibrates at 360 hz and uses a buttoncell battery. View and download bulova series 218 service manual online. Bulova accutron astronaut gmt 1968 coolest american watch. Directions for the use of the accutron astronaut mark ii. Oct 19, 2020 solid 14k bezel accutron astronaut w accutron leather band and fork buckle. On the occasion of the 50 th anniversary of the accutron in 2010, bulova produced a 1,000 limited and numbered range of the spaceview 2014. Bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the. Bulova series 218 service manual pdf download manualslib. Hot deals bulova accutron service manual series 230. The tuning fork was powered by a onetransistor electronic oscillator circuit, so the accutron qualifies as the second electronic watch, following the.
Sign up to be the first to know when accutron watches are available. The ads for a manual wind, calendar dial watch for 1964 are uncommon. Just for information, here are a few things weve had reported by customers over the last 20 years of handling antique electronics, as well as information directly from bulova through technical bulletins and manuals. These tools are included in the new autho rized accutron.
For collectors, a race for a spaceage heirloom the new. I wish collectors would appear and start showing early astros with white spade hands, but i doubt it. Over the years, bulova used a variety of codes that allow you to date the case simply by comparing the code to a reference. Buying guide to popular vintage bulova models watches guild. Accutron was introduced in november of 1960 m0 production of the 214 ended in 1977 n7 the accutron index mechanism. I queried the company site of the watch maker and they referred me to times ticking. We create all of our jewelry with the utmost attention to quality however, all jewelry requires proper maintenance and care to ensure its lasting beauty. This is a great looking fully serviced early circa 1962 both movement and case marked m2, signifying 1962 bulova accutron astronaut that sets and runs great. The incomparable accutron astronaut astronaut watch fob. Dime piece timepiece is proud to present the first proper video about this watch on youtube. Buzz is offering his bulova accutron eagle pilot and limited edition astronaut watches at a discounted holiday rate. Accutron owners guide the accutron place, bulova and.
This is an m4 version of the classic 214 tuning fork watch. Experimental accutron timers were used in early spacecraft in 1959, and in communications satellites starting in 1961. Bulova watch bulova accutron astronaut steel circa 1962. Jan 28, 2021 in 1964, bulova had 39 calendar models available. Bulova watch identification guide waterstone watches. Bulova accutron astronaut gmt 1968 coolest american. Iconic accutron astronaut 18k yellow gold m4 scarce mens wristwatch authentic bulova yellow gold bulova accutron astronaut watch dekaradesigns 5 out of 5 stars 842. It hag been ar ranged in a way which will be of maximum value to you. That means it was made in 1964, predating the first quartz watch by five years. Bulova accutron accutron, known as the worlds first fully electronic watch, has been declared as one of the most important innovations in the history of watchmaking. It has a brand new battery just installed and keeps excellent time. Accutron spaceview repair and astronaut service only. Bulova created the special timepieces in honor of buzzs role as lunar module eagle pilot on the historic apollo xi mission. Bulova s accutron watches, first sold in october 1960, use a 360 hz tuning fork instead of a balance wheel as the timekeeping element.
The date indicator is controlled from the local hour hand and for this reason it is important to follow the setting instructions as outlined below. Jul 18, 2018 the accutron s qualities made it a solid choice for high stress, hightemperature applications, so nasa employed the movement in the apollo and gemini cockpit instruments, and the us air force issued bulova astronaut wristwatches to hypersonic aircraft pilots in the x15 and a12 oxcart programs. Factory nos bulova accutron 2185 astronaut pn 1052 third wheel ht 6. At 41mm wide by 43mm lug to lug, its a little larger than the original astronaut which was 38 wide. Much like the other accutron and unisonic models that we have featured on the site, the bulova accutron astronaut is a tuning fork movement watch.
One of the all time greats the bulova accutron astronaut. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about bulova accutron. Beginning in 1950, bulova used a simple code to date the. Bulova astronaut limited edition 2007 winnipeg watch.
If you choose more than a standard repair, my accutron repair, accutron spaceview repair, and. All five styles available here in the online store are swiss mechanical watches engraved with dr. Renee menzes how nice to do business with someone who has good customer services skills offers an estimate, does what they say will do and does an excellent job. Its no surprise that the accutron movements also found their purpose in the cockpits when powering instrument panel timers for manned space flights. The complete astronaut variant guide updated 82020 the.
Where can i find an instruction manual for my bulova timepiece. Historically, collectors have struggled to fit their strangelooking astronaut into the confusing and woefully incomplete reference provided by the complete price guide to watches, the most wellknown watch guide in the world. Vintage accutron repair specialists bulova recommended for 25yrs. I appreciate you taking the time to post the instructions. This is a beautiful watch issued as an homage to the popular accutron astronaut watches from the glory days of bulova. Enjoy free shipping and watch sizing, and monthly payments options. There are certain ways in which the sewicing of accutron differs. The accutron was used as a timer in satellites and scientific devices and on the instrument panels of. Find your watch manual bulova your bulova jewelry is.
The inventor, max hetzel, was born in basel, switzerland, and joined the bulova watch company in 1948. Buy bulova accutron gemini mens manual watch 63a27 and other wrist watches at. Buy bulova mens 63b019 accutron swiss automatic chronograph watch. Accutron 214 and 218 timesetting instructions bulova accutron. It has a gmt 24 hour time hand that works properly as well it will point straight down at t. Directions for setting accutron astronaut mark ii iinet. My best guess for this watch is a sea king, or date king. Bulova accutron astronaut watches, characterized by a 24hour gmt bezel, were used by pilots in the x15 rocket plane programa hypersonic rocketpowered aircraft operated by the u. Holiday sale on bulova accutron buzz aldrin watches.
Bulova has been going through the family tree and has a few other heritage models they brought back to life. The astronaut is the only timepiece to use the 214hn subcaliber, widely considered to be the ultimate accutron movement. The numbers 2140,2141 and 2142 are used from 1968 onwards. 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. The accutron astronaut with 24 hour bezel is, in addition to the conventional dial and hands, provided with a revolving rim, calibrated into 24 hours and a special greenwich mean time hand which revolves around the dial every 24 hours. Mens solid 18kt gold diamond bulova accutron wristwatch, circa 1980s with a bulava 218d electric movement, signed screw. Astronaut models setting of hands frequent setting of the accutron timepiece. All the information a watchmaker needs to perform the diagnostic and serv ice operations on accutron is contained in this manual. Aug 01, 2002 the speedmaster was endorsed by nasa in august 1965 and became the official astronaut s watch. Accutron, known as the worlds first fully electronic watch, has been declared as one of the most important innovations in the history of watchmaking. It has a gmt 24 hour time hand that works properly as well it will point straight down at the 6 position at noon, and straight up at 12 at midnight. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
Only recommended accutron repair site, accutron repair. Bulova unisex unisex accutron ii 97b rose gold watch. Time setting instructions for vintage bulova accutron tuning fork watches. This manual has been written to give you all the information needed to service the basic accutron movement model 214. 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. The dial face is common for date king, aerojet, and sea king for this era. Accutron by bulova amerigo stainless steel mens watch retrograde calendar 63c103.
Astronaut owners guide information booklet selling guide. Click on each thumbnail for the full size photo, then use your back button to return. Astronaut gordon cooper wore a bulova accutron in orbit in may, 1963, the first of many uses in space. New bulova accutron ii line featuring the moonview, an homage to the original accutron astronaut and featuring a precisionist based movement. Highperformance technology and enduring quality, following the bulova tradition. Paul pearson my four year old watch finally lost power and i could find no one locally that would replace the battery. The accutron revolution accuracy through electronics 19601977.
Accuracy through electronics thats how the name accutron was born. Bulova watch accutron spaceview astronaut mark oceanographer color catalog 16pgs. Vintage bulova accutron mens wristwatch with boxestags. Bulova accutron electrostatic instruction manual automatic instruction manual storybook instruction video. Astronaut watches were certainly produced in 1962, but i agree that they all had luminous markers and said accutron or in my unusual one that says accutron bulova. Vintage bulova accutron mens wristwatch with boxestags ebay. I have someone in mind who is awci certified and a bulova cat certified accutron technician before i recommend this person, who has a substantial accutron spare parts inventory and the skill to repair this model, i have to ask two questions about the repair of this watch which was in very limited production and discontinued about 30 years ago. The custom made accutron astroview the watch that bulova should have built. Setting the time for the 2185 mark ii models from bulova accutron astronaut mark ii model 2185 owners manual the unique feature of the accutron astronaut mark ii is that the hour hand may be advanced or backedup in exact one hour increments without disturbing the minute and seconds. After 1949, the date code is typically found on the back of the case.
We take todays highly precise quartz and satellitereferenced watches and timing systems very much for granted, but before the arrival of quartz watches for consumers in 1969, mechanical timekeeping was largely it with the exception of the bulova accutron. Bulova accutron watch repair fix your bulova accutron. Instead, it uses a tuning fork oscillator, driven by a transistor controlled circuit. 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. If this watch does have a mechanical wind movement then there is a high chance that it is either not original to the watch, or that the dial is not original to the watch. What makes this particular model so special, however, is its connection to the a12 oxcart and other topsecret and cutting edge aviation projects of the 1960s. The accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the cia for the a12 pilots. The astronaut was initially developed by bulova for the us space program, but ultimately found its greatest success in the consumer market. Bulova watch user manual 6 pages watch bulova 43c32 settings manual.
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