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

AccutronStoreFixture1.jpg (30993 bytes)                    AccutronStoreFixture2.jpg (30112 bytes)

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.


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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.


X15pilots.jpg (30191 bytes)          MostAccurate.jpg (30143 bytes)

1960Cover.jpg (30136 bytes) The 214 was introduced in November of 1960 (M0). Production of the 214 ended in 1977 (N7). N7cover.jpg (29966 bytes)

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The Accutron Index Mechanism

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Cap Jewel

214plat1.jpg (30154 bytes)     214plat2.jpg (20847 bytes)     214plat3.jpg (17997 bytes)
The rarest 214 of all - 1961 Solid Platinum Accutron 214

The Incomparable Bulova Accutron Astronaut  AstronautPilotAdd2.jpg (79042 bytes)


18k AstronautFront.jpg (30077 bytes)     18k AstronautRear.jpg (30027 bytes)     18k BezelRingFront.jpg (30152 bytes)     18k BezelRingRear.jpg (30074 bytes)
18kt Solid Gold


               Astro-Numbered.JPG (30032 bytes)     AstroFrontSpecialHands.jpg (30137 bytes)     AstroBLuminous0.jpg (30107 bytes)     RedGMTFront2.jpg (30000 bytes)
Hand & Dial Variations



Bezel Ring Assembly

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Bezel Ring / Dial Combinations


Brochure2.jpg (37973 bytes)          GoldWhiteBack2.jpg (30078 bytes)          GoldAstro.jpg (30013 bytes)
10kt. Gold-Filled Bezel w/14kt Gold Bezel Ring

  EyeCandy1.jpg (30342 bytes)
Eye Candy


                   
Astronaut Scott Carpenter wearing his Astronaut


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


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



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"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."


ThompsonBook1.jpg (30089 bytes)     ThompsonBook2.jpg (30776 bytes)
Hunter Thompson's Spaceview.


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

                        

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AstroView "A"


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     AVBRight2.jpg (30078 bytes)     AVBAngleRight2.jpg (30069 bytes)     AstroViewBFrontFull2.jpg (29985 bytes)     AVBAngleLeft2.jpg (29983 bytes)     avbleft2.jpg (30095 bytes)

AstroViewBFront.jpg (30047 bytes)     AstroViewBLuminous2.jpg (20871 bytes)     AstroViewBLuminousFull.jpg (30020 bytes)     AstroViewBFrontAngle.jpg (30083 bytes)

AstroView "B"

Alpha 1960-1965

1961Page1.jpg (39259 bytes)     WhiteAlpha001.jpg (30259 bytes)         1966WhiteAlpha.jpg (30055 bytes)          WhiteDiaFront.jpg (30184 bytes)


AlphaFront8-9-03.jpg (30034 bytes)          WhiteAlpha0.jpg (30095 bytes)          AlphaFrontFull8-9-03.jpg (30496 bytes)          Alpha Front Large.jpg (30188 bytes)          AlphaBack1.jpg (18598 bytes)


WhiteAlphaBack2.jpg (30188 bytes)          WhiteAlphaInsideBack.jpg (30102 bytes)          WhiteAlphaBack1.jpg (30095 bytes)                                            WhiteDiaRear.jpg (30338 bytes)          61-14kModernStem.jpg (30132 bytes)
                            
Early manual snap-up/snap-down stem - 1960/61                                    Standard spring loaded stem - all production from 1961 on


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

Scalloped Lug 1960-1965

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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

SoundOfAccuracy.jpg (31249 bytes)     White TV.jpg (30150 bytes)     TVBackCover.jpg (30518 bytes)
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

AssymM0LinkFull.jpg (30093 bytes) AssymM0LinkF.jpg (30071 bytes) AssymM0LinkF2.jpg (29938 bytes) AssymM0LinkR.jpg (30112 bytes) AssymM0 010.jpg (30072 bytes) AssymM0 012.jpg (29975 bytes) AssymM0Back.jpg (30096 bytes)
Sporting an original bracelet with 14kt white gold asymmetrical end pieces.

14kt. "Tilty Football" with Bowtie Lugs

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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

FloppyFootball.jpg (30381 bytes)
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)  

accutron sv 64-2.jpg (79296 bytes)     ssF.jpg (30139 bytes)     ssR.jpg (30012 bytes)     ssLum.jpg (16643 bytes)
GF CR SV front.jpg (29992 bytes)     GF CR SV back.jpg (30086 bytes)     luminous.jpg (20048 bytes)

Spaceview "B"

Accutron_Spaceview B.jpg (30002 bytes)  SpaceviewB.jpg (29993 bytes)

One of the last 70's Chapter Ring Spaceview Models

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Cushion Case Chapter Ring Spaceview

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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

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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

      SpaceviewB.jpg (29993 bytes)  StainlessAnniversary22.jpg (30177 bytes)  AnniversaryFront.jpg (30356 bytes)    SwissCRSV.jpg (29965 bytes)
strange2.jpg (29983 bytes)  SquareHead2.jpg (29929 bytes)  square.jpg (30074 bytes)  70's Chapter Ring.jpg (29994 bytes)  OvalCrSvF.jpg (30040 bytes)    flatsv.jpg (30163 bytes) 

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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

SwissCRSV.jpg (29965 bytes) SwissCRSV2.jpg (29286 bytes) SwissCRSV3.jpg (29977 bytes)

 

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           Swiss Spaceview                         Unusual 1970 Swiss Spaceview

 

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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. 

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              Three versions of the Railroad Approved dial.                                       Dual Time Zone Version

     Northern Pacific RR - Accutron Inspection Certificate
                                                           

Unusual RRf.jpg (30015 bytes)     Railroad Approved?????  It's either a very rare dial or it was custom painted.

MilitaryDial.jpg (29990 bytes)     24 Hour Military dial. 



     1965 10kt gold-filled w/black dial.     BlackDial.jpg (29946 bytes)
 

GFSVF.jpg (30153 bytes)     Converted or Factory Spaceviews? Who Knows?     AsymmetricalFront.jpg (30001 bytes)

Converted Spaceview

Spaceview Front.jpg (32561 bytes)
The photo shows a cut-out and flattened dial used as a chapter ring.

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            Accutron Cases                                 A Gaggle Of Spaceviews

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Accutron Parts Chart

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