Accutron Photo Gallery

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Early Accutron Store Displays
These displays are believed to date from the early 60's

The scaled-up model is of an Alpha which was produced from 1960 to 1965. The face of the model has a 214 movement
printed on the reverse. The movement appears when the dial is illuminated from behind by a flashing light. The watch case measures 6-1/4" wide by 7-1/2" high.

This heavy display is made from die-cast metal and clear Lucite. The hinged insert slides into the metal frame.
Shown with a 1960 white gold "TV" case 214 installed.

The 214 was introduced in November of 1960 (M0). Production of the 214 ended in 1977 (N7).

The Accutron Index Mechanism

Cap Jewel

The rarest 214 of all - 1961 Solid Platinum Accutron 214

The Incomparable Bulova Accutron Astronaut

18kt Solid Gold

Hand & Dial Variations

Bezel Ring Assembly

Bezel Ring / Dial Combinations

10kt. Gold-Filled Bezel w/14kt Gold Bezel Ring

Eye Candy

Astronaut Scott Carpenter wearing his Astronaut

These photos and descriptions were generously provided by Geoff Hunt aka: Navyrigger.

"1968 publicity photo of Elvis wearing his stainless steel Astronaut 214."

"Elvis must have liked his Astronaut. He wore it during his NBC "Comeback Special" in 1968 and had a custom one-piece leather band made for it to match his leather outfit."

Hunter Thompson's Spaceview.

Presenting The Custom Built Accutron Astroview
The watch that Bulova should have built.

AstroView "A"

AstroView "B"

Alpha 1960-1965

Early manual snap-up/snap-down stem - 1960/61 Standard spring loaded stem - all production from 1961 on

This Alpha was professionally tooled by a goldsmith. The bezel is completely Florentined.

Scalloped Lug 1960-1965

The "Scalloped or Long Lug" is, in the opinion of many collectors, the most elegant of the 214's. It was first introduced in October of 1960 and discontinued in about 1965. Most are date coded "M0 or M1" and most have the early "snap" type setting stem.

"TV" 1960-1965

The "TV Case" is one of the rarest of the 214's. It was first introduced in October of 1960 and discontinued early in 1961. Almost all of the ones that were made are date coded "M0". It's the only 214 model ever made that has a snap-on back cover.

1960 Asymmetrical in stainless steel with 14kt gold inserts

Sporting an original bracelet with 14kt white gold asymmetrical end pieces.

14kt. "Tilty Football" with Bowtie Lugs

Introduced in 1960, this model was produced for about 5 years.
The gold-toned movement in the Spaceview is not original. The original movement would have been nickel plated.

14kt. "Football" Case

Introduced in 1961, this model was produced for about 5 years.
The gold-toned movement in the Spaceview is not original. The original movement would have been nickel plated.

The Classic Chapter Ring Spaceview
Stainless Steel (top) and Gold-Filled (bottom)

Spaceview "B"

One of the last 70's Chapter Ring Spaceview Models

Cushion Case Chapter Ring Spaceview

The "Cushion Case" Chapter Ring Spaceview was introduced in 1969. It was intended to revitalize the Spaceview and was an immediate success eventually becoming one of Bulova's best selling models.

Anniversary 1975 - Case #7581

Gold Plated Anniversary Spaceview with original band. This commemorative model is a very bulky watch which was not very popular. Not many were sold which is why not many are seen today. Produced mostly with heavy gold plated bezels, the stainless steel bezels are very rare.

Rare Stainless Steel Anniversary

These watches have no date code marked on them because they were only made for one year to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Bulova Company.

Various Spaceview Models

1967 Doctors Pulsation Dial 214 w/gold-filled bezel. The dial is factory original. Notice that the metal dial markers are positioned further from the edge of the dial then normal. This is to allow more room for the pulse markings. Many Counterfeits are showing up lately which have the markings printed between the metal markers.

Swiss Chapter Ring Spaceview Models

Swiss Spaceview Unusual 1970 Swiss Spaceview

Swiss Reflector/Dial Models are also known as the "Hidden Spaceview". They can be converted to a "Chapter Ring Spaceview" by replacing the dial with a spacer ring and installing the correct Spaceview crystal.