This is my late great-grandfathers watch, which he wore every day.
It is what I believe to be a 1970 Day/Date, but I'm not really knowledgeable on Accutron watches.
I was hoping someone here would have some sort of information on this piece.
Planning to get it serviced soon, curious about the apparent 360hz hum and smooth hand movements.
Thanks.
I was fortunate enough to acquire this beauty.
On the 49th anniversary of the death of Elvis, I figured I would wear one of my 521s. This one dates to 1960. Yes, the dial has seen better days, but I can't get myself to refinish it.
Just acquired this little beauty! Newly serviced
I'm a bit of a watch collector, and my Dad recently gave me his Bulova Accutron that has been sitting in a safe for the last 40 years. I've done some preliminary research, and the date code M6 indicates it was manufactured in 1966. I took off the battery cover, and there luckily is not a battery in it. I'm hopeful it will run when I can get one. The internet says I need a 1.35v #387 battery. Does that sound correct? Can some one identify the watch's model? I couldn't find one like it online.
I'm assuming this is a poly crystal, and I hope it will clean up with some Polywatch.
I’m a big Accutron fan and I just acquired a pretty unique one. I love the ghosted in Accutron logos.
I had found a good deal on watchexchange for 250. All parts original factory. Put an accucell 1 battery in and replaced the crumbly old gasket and it started right up after some hard taps against my palm. It came with a vintage Maxwell extendo style bracelet that I didn’t love the look of. Purchased an 18mm forstner bullet bracelet (they discontinued the 17.5mm in the US) and filed it down gently to fit in lugs. I also have a genuine crystal replacement coming in from EBay soon I picked up for 25 bucks. This one looks quite nice after some polywatch, but it does have a small crack in the bottom right and for the piece of mind I think the new crystal is worth it.
I can’t stop admiring it, even though I have plenty of watches in my collection this one is special.
It will get lots of wear time and life until I grow old.
I finally got one after awhile of wanting one it has some scratches but I’m very happy with it and it’s one I’ve wanted for my personal collection for while
Both cost me $300. Though I bought the Spaceview in 2014 or 2015 from thr original owner. Came with the box, coin, and manuals or some sort of paperwork. I do need a new band for it though not sure where to get one.
Haven't had this one out in a bit. Solid 14k case, mineral crystal, original dial. It's humming away just like it's supposed to!