Bulova Accutron
SpaceView
Skeleton
USA

In the Accutron movement there is a tuning fork in place of where the watch mechanisms used to be, and it has no balance nor balance spring. Instead, it uses a tuning fork oscillator, driven by a transistor-controlled circuit, and it keeps better time for life than any other watch, guaranting an average daily accuracy within 2 seconds. The tuning fork mechanism of the Accutron gave it unprecedented accuracy and marvelous technology, therefore Accutron watches found wide acceptance not only from consumers, but also in the worlds of astronautics and aeronautics. "The tuning fork is the greatest invention since the wheel."

The 1970 Bulova Accutron SpaceView is a very unique skeleton watch that shows the super cool, revolutionary tuning fork and green circuitry inside. It was actually not intended to be sold as a skeleton watch, but rather as a display model to show off the inner mechanisms. Folks started seeing it displayed in store windows and thought it was so cool and unique that they wanted to purchase it, thus creating a demand for more of these very neat skeleton watches.

This USA movement 214 has 17 jewels. This cool wristwatch features a sweep second, luminous hands and hour marks on the chapter ring. When held closely to the ear, one can hear the tuning fork as it hums along, keeping exceptionally accurate time.

The beautiful bezel is gold plated and the caseback is stainless steel. Also on the caseback is the external battery cover and recessed crown. This wristwatch is considered a "jumbo" case with large lugs, measuring 35.4 mms in diameter and 43 mms lug-to-lug. The crystal is new-old-stock and the wristwatch is finished with an attractive black, 16.5 mm leather two-piece strap with a gold buckle.

This wristwatch is in excellent condition and keeps perfect time. A fine addition on the wrist or in a collection!

Movement Markings:
Bulova 214
U.S.A.
Pat. 2.971.323

Case Back Signed:
Bulova
Patented
Stainless Steel Back
3-110116
NO

Bezel Gold Plated G
40 Microns
891-1CB
Swiss

Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter: 35.4
Case Lug to Lug: 43
Case Thickness: 13.3
Lug Width: 17.6
Band Width: 16.5

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

It will be carefully packed.

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