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ACCUTRON DIAL MODIFICATION

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using a microscope to insure the highest quality of the finished piece. This modification requires a delicate and time consuming process which when complete, will mystify you as to how it was done.

Proud to be converted:
Turn your plain, run-of-the-mill dial faced or converted Accutron 214's into a spectacular "DialView" model. Get the unmistakable look of a SpaceView without wondering where your next crystal will come from or what it will cost. No need for a painted crystal because the Accutron Tuning Fork symbol and Accutron signature are on the modified dial. Think of it as a signed chapter ring that retains the look and sparkle of fine jewelry.

This is the problem:
Converted 214's are plentiful these days. Many of them are inexpensive dial faced models that have had their dials removed. They may or may not have a Spaceview crystal installed on them.

Fugly:
A common conversion technique is to cut out the center of a dial leaving only the minute scale. The photo on the right has a cut out RR Approved dial and garishly colored hands.

To Be, or Not To Be:
The real problem with many of these watches is that they are passed off as original Spaceview models. Only a handful of case styles were cataloged by Bulova as Spaceview models and yet lately you can find these so-called Spaceview's in every case style ever made. Unfortunately, without the correct case, the correct hands, the correct crystal, and in some cases, the correct chapter ring, all you have is an unattractive fake.

This is the answer:
The point is that if you are going to wear a converted 214 it might as well be something you can take pride in rather than just another phony Spaceview. The applied markers flash in the sunlight. The word "Accutron" and the tuning fork logo are proudly displayed in their gleaming metal finish and fresh luminous can be applied.

A rare bird:
No matter how many of these I make, they will always be rare and "one of a kind" because I make each one by eye and no two are exactly alike.

BEFORE & AFTER

If you have an Accutron with a bad dial or one of those poorly done, converted Spaceviews and you would like to make something special out of it, turn it into a custom built DialView.

Click for currently available 214 cut dials

PLEASE NOTE: You must remove the dial from your watch and send the dial only for customization.
Dial removal and re-installation is available only when combined with basic service.

The "AccuDial" Simulates a chapter ring model with minute markers: $95.00 plus $7.00 return shipping/insurance.

This model has no logo and needs a printed crystal to simulate a Spaceview. This is the least expensive option for most dials.

Five minute markers painted with luminous paint: $25.00

The "DialView" With tuning fork logo and the word "Accutron" on the dial: $250.00 plus $9.00 return shipping/insurance.

This custom modification turns a basic dial into a chapter ring with attached Accutron and Tuning Fork Logo's at the 12:00 position. This is the least expensive way to convert a basic 214 into a custom Spaceview. The outer edge of the dial at the 5 minute markers is accented with luminous dots.

This model with applied markers has as many variations as there are different dials.

The "Deluxe DialView" With applied markers, tuning fork logo, and the word "Accutron" on the dial: $500.00 plus $12.00 return shipping and insurance.

This modification results in a one piece chapter ring which still has its top logo's attached at the end of a tiny mushroom-like stalk. The outer edge of the dial at the 5 minute markers is accented with luminous dots.

The "AstroView" with up/down logos. The AstroView is the most complicated version with complex shapes and angles that are precision cut around the dial markers and logo's. The end result is a one piece chapter ring which still has its top and bottom logo's attached at the end of tiny mushroom-like stalks. The 5 minute markers are accented with luminous paint.

This dial modification is not currently available as a conversion. The AstroView model will be periodically available only as a fully restored watch.

Note that one of the studs is still attached.

218's

Before After

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Please contact me via e-mail before sending your dial.

Total Turnaround time for this service is usually 4 weeks from receipt of the dial but may be longer depending upon my workload at the time your dial arrives.

Ship to:

Martin Marcus
5 Laurel Court
Marblehead, MA 01945

Phone: 781-639-0442
e-mail: Sales@Accutron