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January 18, 2011 - First off thanks for any replies . my grandads 214 accutron circa 1970 , not ran watch for two years as was running fast with 1.55v battery . purchased a accucell 1.35v battery fitted and the watch would not run , placed the watch on its side at the 9 0'clock position and the watch ran fine turned to normal position and it stops straight away ? does it just need a service or is something majorly wrong . thanks for any help . cheers adam . adammarks2006@yahoo.co.uk

January 22, 2011 - I saw this nice Accutron 214 recently (e-mail for photo). It's solid 18k gold and it runs. It's was made in 1961 (M1). I'm fairly new to the Accutron world. What more can you guys tell me about it? Many thanks! dlamarhawkins@yahoo.com

January 28, 2011 - Trying to get some information on my M7 #B94671..Please contact me. craigmedford@yahoo.com

February 11, 2011 - For anybody reading this with a 214 who might be tempted to clean their accutron, however well meaning your intentions might be Do not clean your accurton watch dial or chapter ring. If you use water or soap and water or any seemingly inert liquid as it will lift the markings and crackle the lacquer on the dial. Do not clean your battery terminals with seemingly safe cleaners like surgical spirit as the residual vapour will attack and ruin the inside face of the crystal. Take if from me, it made me feel physically ill when I saw what I had done, all with the best of intent Please, please, please, leave it to the accutron experts and just enjoy owning one of these nice watches. Alan

February 21, 2011 - Hello, I have an Acutron ladies gold watch that was given to an old neighbor for 35 years of service at Bell South (engraving on the back). It is 10K Gold Filled. Serial number is J07298. Can someone provide a value? I can be reached at suzyvovak@hotmail.com. Thanks!

February 26, 2011 - Hi, I just changed the case gasket on my 214 m6. The problem I have encountered is that before I could set the watch very easily, now I have to really pull back the the time setter to set the time. What did I do wrong? ttpcan@aol.com Thank you Tomas

March 28, 2011 - I inherited a 214 with E49014 N1 on the back case. Can you tell the year or any other info with these numbers? Thanks sg737@comcast.net

March 30, 2011 - I have an Accutron Asymmetrical that needs the correct case back. I am looking for a case back with the MO date stamp to complete this watch. Thanks, Carl. CHaynie200@AOL.com

April 13, 2011 I just inherited a 1969 Astronaut. Can anyone tell me how to shorten the JB Champion stainless bracelet? Thanks, Mark mleibow1@san.rr.com

May 20, 2011 Accutron pocket watch: I have been trying to find out when the Accutron was first introduced in pocket watch or pendant watch form. The earliest I have come across is from 1965. When was the Accutron watch first offered in this form? If someone can provide a lead as to where I might view Accutron catalogs from 1960-4, I would be grateful. ALL INFORMATION GREATLY APPRECIATED! FMLONDON@GMAIL.COM

May 28, 2011 I have a Accutron 218. Anybody can tell me where I can find the tool to unscrew the back. I want to change the battery my self; I am tired of paying $25 to have the WRONG battery installed ! Thanks. sabreliner80@gmail.com

July 24, 2011 Need info on getting original band for Spaceview 18kt gold plate Original owner. tommccarty@mac.com

August 05, 2011 - I have my Dad's 214 Accutron circa 1967 (M7). It did not run. Purchased a new Accucell-1 battery and now it hums but does not run. Any suggestions/ideas. Contact: natkins6@austin.rr.com

August 07, 2011 - Looking for information regarding Accutron watch serial #J93105, M9 series. No model name given. Day/Date with "Day" in 12 o'clock position, and "Date" at 6 o'clock position. Roman numerals on black face. Square hands with slot for illuminating material. Thanks. monks51@verizon.net

August 18, 2011 - I have a 1966 Bulova Accutron 214 solid 14kt gold watch (band is not gold) that was handed down from my father to me. There are 6 diamonds on the face. It was serviced recently by Tri-State Watch Repair in Dyersburg, Tennessee and was rated to be in excellent condition. Where may I get a value, and where may I sell it? Please contact me at seeley.frank@yahoo.com or phyllisseeley@yahoo.com. Thank you for your help.

September 16, 2011 - My father's Accutron Spaceview - which he purchased new - (M9 214H) recently came into my possession and evidently he had an accident with it a few years back and lost both the crystal and chapter/ reflector ring. I have worked the chapter ring replacement down to either the R582 or the R567. Are either one correct for this watch and what is the difference. I'm looking for the ring with the luminous dot at 12 o'clock and luminous dashes at the 1:00 thru 11:00 hours. Thanks for your time !! Larry Fitzgerald 07abhainn@gmail.com

October 01, 2011-Have an M6 # J09940 14Kt Gold 214 with Gold mesh 14k gold Bracelet in excellent condition for sale. Have not seen another exactly like it. Belonged to my dad and as I understand it, it is from 1968. Had it sized down when I got it so have an extra piece of gold mesh band. Have had it cleaned and serviced to ensure it keeps running and it does hum nicely. I got it back in the 1980's and used to wear it a lot, now only on special occasions. Need's someone that can appreciate it and care for it as I have. Only serious buyers need respond to: rerodriguez2@bellsouth.net

November 01, 2011 - MY BULOVA ACCUTRON N1 MODEL E68351 DOSENT SAY QUART ON IT BUT THE SELLER SAYS ITS QUARTZ ( HOW DO YOU TELL ? THANKS MUCH susanmysu9605@aol.com

November 08, 2011 I recently received an Accutron G/F Boeing 30 yr retirement watch dated 1968 , can anyone tell me about the watch...or what its worth??? Thanks! John 425.409.4477 Scooterdad@comcast.net

November 21, 2011 - Hi.. Purchased a beat up Bulova Accutron Watch at a garage sale. It's not working but wondering if I should spend the money having it repaired. The front is blue colored, and the following numbers are on the back 5 15401. alexxjordan36@aol.com

December 06, 2011 - Looking for information on my father's Accutron. The band makings are "Speidal" and the nomenclature on the back of the watch is D16955. I can't remember not seeing my father waer this, so my assumption is it's from the late 60's or early 70's. Any information you could provide would be extremely helpful! Thanks! kjcoff@hughes.net

December 23, 2011 - I have an early (1960's) Accutron wrist watch that until about 1-year ago worked fine. The battery was replaced and it work for about 1-month then stopped. I took it off my wrist and placed it in a storage box where it sits today. Any ideas on getting it repaired and the service cost? Thanks, Gene E-mail: gc.phoenixsales@gmail.com

January 13, 2012 - I am looking to find an Astronaut 214 black face, sold in the Miami area in 1993 by a relative, inscribed on the back; to dad, oct 14th, 1965 or 1966, john ,George and Eliz, bought for my father would like to find it. thanks johnonik@yahoo.com

January 26, 2012 - my 1964 (M4) Bulova 214 has had the battery replaced several times in the past two years. The problem is that the battery does not last long, less than six months. The other problem is that the opertuinity to wear the watch occurs only about two or three times a year. The watch maker/repair facility that I go to says that the watch is in excellent condition, but can't explain why the battery life is so short (he thinks its because I don't wear the watch often enough). I was wondering if anybody had any ideas. Please feel free to contact me via email: skanter@cableone.net Thank you Steve Kanter

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