Vintage 35mm 1967 Accutron Date Men's Tuning Fork Wristwatch 218 USA Steel

Description: Vintage 35mm 1967 Accutron Date Men's Tuning Fork Wristwatch 218 USA Steel Product Description Item: Wristwatch Brand: Accutron Model: Date Movement: Tuning Fork Case Material: Steel Production Year: 1967 Country: USA Gender: Men's Caliber: 218 Size: 35mm About the brand: Introduced in 1960 by Bulova, the Accutron movement was the world's first tuning fork electronic movement. Boasting unheard of accuracy, Accutron watches adorned the wrists of state officials and astronauts. NASA used Accutron powered movements in all their spacecraft for their supreme accuracy. In 2008, the Citizen Group acquired Bulova and Accutron, and while they continue to produce watches under names such as the “Astronaut” and “Spaceview”, the bread and butter of this brand lies in their treasure trove of vintage models. Product Measurements Diameter: 35mm Lug Width: 17.5mm Tip to Tip of Lugs: 40mm Product Condition Fair, overall condition for its age. Running and Keeping Time. There are scratches on the case. There are scratches on the crystal. The band is not original. Simple and classic Accutron with a 218 tuning fork movement in steel. Generally clean throughout. Crown is a bit difficult to pull out, but snaps firmly into place and time setting and quick set operate well.

Price: 290 USD

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

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