Bulova watch identification guide waterstone watches. Hi, i had a battery installed in a bulova accutron model 2182. Accutron 50th anniversary spaceview pictures budget accutron. Accutron batteriy information and regulating battery voltage. It even comes with the circular plastic spacer to make it fit the bulova accutron battery compartment. Where quartz movements excite a vibration in quartz crystal for timing, the accutron instead used electromagnets acting on a tuning fork. Accutron spaceview repair our contact information bulova accutron spaceview repair and restoration by certified watchmaking professionals the following may sound like gibberish, but its designed primarily for search engines. Battery size table for accutron and other tuning fork watches. Lees confederate army of northern virginia and the union army of the potomac, commanded by maj. The bulova accutron limited edition spaceview 214 recreates the landmark tuning fork technology.
Accutron battery page the accutron place, bulova and. I have 2 accutrons, a 1964 astronaut and a 1966 spaceview. Our watches require minimal maintenance, but regular care will help extend the life of your bulova timepiece. The accucell1 battery is not a cureall, it is just simply the correct voltage for your 214 accutron watches. Nasa used accutron watches in the gemini program, including models with 24 hour dials. Im not confident enough to take the back off safely, so ill use a jeweler when i need to swap the battery and take the battery with me. Factory original bulova accutron spaceview, swiss variant with larger stainless steel case, m6 1966 date code. They engaged engineer max hetzel to help build a batterydriven watch in 1952. My model 214 spaceview gained about 2 minutes every week until i had an accutron watch technician adjust it to compensate for the different voltage now it keeps perfect time and may gain or loose. I have 2 that were working but now dont and i would prefer to pay for t. Nonetheless, bulova was a true innovator and on the cutting edge of midcentury design and technology. Depending on your watch the running voltage will be between 1. Depend on energizer miniature batteries to replace your bulova watch battery. Bulova accutron railroad approved, stainless steel case.
Bulova accutron tuningfork wristwatch national maritime museum. This is really the best possible solution to the problem. Jewelers and maybe bulova too couldnt handle the demand for the spaceview and started converting regular models to spaceview models. Bulova accutron spaceview 214 tuning fork watch page 2. Its actually as a homage to the famous 1960s bulova accutron spaceview watches that featured an open dial showing its tuning fork movement. You can expect that batteries will last approximately one year under normal conditions. Enjoy free shipping and watch sizing, and monthly payments options. The procedure described is easy to follow for all watches enabling you to self repair your watch. After dropping a battery into your 214s battery compartment, it may appear to be seated properly even when it is not. Its been a while but i bought another accutron spaceview. In horology the term electric watch is used for the first generation electricallypowered. If youve recently found a vintage bulova accutron that no longer functions, try replacing the battery as the first step to repairing the watch. But when demands for the watch spiked, bulova responded, producing retail versions of the watch with the same unique characteristics of their display models. The accutron concept movement will remind accutron enthusiasts immediately of the accutron spaceview.
They engaged engineer max hetzel to help build a battery driven watch in 1952. We recommend wiping your watch with a clean soft cloth regularly. The green plastic components of the 214 movement are believed to be composed of glassfilled diallyl phthalate. Make sure this fits by entering your model number bulova accutron 214,energizer 387s wspacer ring,brand new power cell, battery 49 silver oxide button cell battery delivers highenergy density, endurance and reliability. Developed from 1953 and appearing on the market in 1960, the bulova accutron was an important step in the development of electronic and quartz watches. Highperformance technology and enduring quality, following the bulova tradition. Would love to learn more and double check im pretty sure its an original spaceview. I have been wearing this one as my daily watch and its such a conversation starter. These were true legitimately sanctioned replicas of the original in every aspect save for a sapphire crystal, and were done to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the accutron movement. If the battery is ok, install it by following these instructions carefully. Accutron spaceview repair restoration bulovas only. The battery used is a 386 which is a thicker version of the 344 battery used on 218 movements. This makes the watch accurate, as well as a collectible timepiece.
Bulova 242 battery replacements from batteries plus bulbs. Find great deals on ebay for bulova accutron spaceview and bulova accutron spaceview 214. The accutron revolution accuracy through electronics. Accutron repair, spaceview repair, astronaut accutron repair, and restoration for your cherished accutron, accutron spaceview and accutron astronaut watches. Im not sure if the module is the issue or if i need a different battery. A diode which lowers battery voltage in the circuit by 0. Hamilton was already working on an electric model and bulova did not want to be left behind. Bulova accutron spaceview 21limited edition of pieces. In 2010 bulova produced a 50th anniversary accutron spaceview using its historic tuning fork transistor design with all new tooling and electronics. The downloadable instructions below should answer all your faq for replacing a watch battery. The battery is empty, but it also hasnt had a service for ages, and its about time. Bulova accutron battery if the timetelling accuracy benefit of the quartz movement is not enough for you, heres an added bonus to it the battery life. It meets or exceeds the bulova 218 specifications defined by the original equipment manufacturer but at a much lower price.
Richard sent in this bulova accutron, and its a very nice one. While a batterypowered watch was something of a novelty, the fact that such watches relied on. Angle the battery slightly downward, aim the lowered edge toward the outside of the case and insert the battery, lower edge first so that it falls into the recess easily. At baselworld this year, citizen and bulova debuted a new concept movement which has some of the features of the original accutron, but which also uses a newtowristwatches technology to both generate power for the watch, and to move the hands. Nov 05, 2015 i contacted a respected watch repairer to ask about repairing bulova accutron tuning fork watches. Check out our bulova accutron selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our wrist watches. Be it known, however, that boutique watch making is a growing industry in the us.
The bulova accutron was the first electronic watch. These true spaceview accutrons prove bulova could still make great watches, and heres to hoping they issue these in larger numbers and at about half the. Im damn proud of my repair and restoration capabilities, so i offer a one year warranty on all of my accutrons, as if they were new. This replacement accutron battery should be used in those watches which have not been adjusted for the higher voltages. Removing a watch battery is a simple process and can be done by someone who. A converted spaceview is a bulova accutron that wasnt sold as a spaceview but as a normal bulova accutron watch. Hamilton was already working on an electric model and bulova. Removing a watch battery is a simple process and can be done by someone who does not have experience working with watches. Bulova watches can be identified with a reasonable degree of certainty, due to the existence of a body of work gathered by collectors over the years. All silveroxide watch batteries have the same voltage about 1. Watch battery replacement, just follow these simple instructions.
It powers calculators and film cameras and other devices. This is a 1971 spaceview that was a gift to me from my dad for graduating a few years back. Accutron 50th anniversary spaceview pictures budget. On our website under downloads we have a free downloadable book about project. Accutron 214 watch battery accucell1 battery s ingle pack, 1. Historical bulova accutron spaceview electonic watch is. Bulova accutron 214 spaceview with sound and spectrum. For powering your medical devices, calculators and watches reliably, use the energizer 357303 battery. Picked up a near mint condition accutron 214 today but the only battery i have is a 394 without a battery spacer. The combination of design and technology helped people understand the remarkable difference and technological efficiency of accutron versus other timepieces, and created its iconic status.
Accutron 214 parts, accutron 218 partss, accutron 214 gaskets, accutron 218 gaskets. They will install a new slightly higher voltage battery and to keep it running correctly and to keep. Secret for decades, the a12 spy plane program used the most cutting edge technology of its time including bulovas accutron. Each watch will be inscribed with a limited edition number. The battle of fredericksburg, fought in and around fredericksburg, virginia, from december 11 to december 15, 1862, between general robert e. This is the correct battery bulova watch company advises to use in your bulova accutron watch. If youve recently found a vintage bulova accutron that no longer functions, try replacing the battery as the first step to. Renata is reputed to make the worlds best watch batteries. You will need adobe acrobat reader to download these files. The new, affordable spaceview with a precisionist movement mar 29, 2014 by ariel adams s o, that means instead of a turning forkbased electronic movement the bulova accutron ii alpha has a precisionist.
Each handmade replica will be presented in a specially designed wood and glass display case. Below you will find an assortment of some of the best accutron spaceview and accutron astronaut watches available on the web. Get the best deals on accutron bulova accutron spaceview when you shop the largest online selection at. The bulova accutron is an electromechanical watch that uses a tuning fork powered by a small battery to keep time.
Mine is a model 218 and has the crown on the side and a sealed caseback. The accutron revolution accuracy through electronics 19601977. Indepth bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the cia for pilots of the fastest plane ever made. When your 214 was new, its battery lasted for up to 14 months but depending on the current strength or weakness of your tuning fork magnets, your battery could fail in less than a year.
We are able to service and repair this brand and fit battery and reseal where required. I absolutely love the look of the early bulova accutron models. I am thinking that the battery install might not be the correct voltage. Stains, water spots on straps, and accumulated dirt on the case, crystal, and band that are not removed may cause premature wear. The watch has a stainless steel case with a curved sapphire crystal and an alligator strap. After dropping a battery into your 214s battery compartment, it may appear to be seated properly even when it. How to change the battery in a bulova accutron our. Burnside, is remembered as one of the most onesided battles of the american civil.
Bulovas accutron astronaut the watch chosen by the. This watch was a major contributor in the quartz crisis during the 1960s and 1970s. Just be wary that on a good percentage of 214s spaceviews, the base of the tuning fork is slightly thinner and the movement will vibrate with too much amplitude with a 1. How to change the battery in a bulova accutron our everyday. Bulova accutron astronaut, from the bulova archives. See, quartz watches rely on battery for power, and it shouldnt take shorter than 3 years for the battery to run out of juice. Spaceview 21 means it is the 21st century version of bulova accutron spaceview. Bulova accutron 214, energizer 387s wspacer ring, brand new power cell, battery 49.
Im hoping there might be an accutron collector or two here who can give me some advice. While no longer swiss made and reduced considerably in price, the excitement generated in the watch world centered around two features. Razzman, there were some issues with some people churning these out by taking regular 214 accutrons, throwing out the dial, mounting chapter rings, mounting the least expensive spaceview crystal, and calling it a genuine factory spaceview. Bulova accutron watches were originally designed to use mercury batteries of 1. New bulova accutron 214 and 218 batteries, accutron bands, accutron gaskets. Jun 05, 2012 bulova accutron 214 spaceview with sound and spectrum analyzer. Bulova accutron spaceview 21 was launched for paying homage to bulova accutron spaceview, which was equipped with the first bulova homemade 214 turning fork movement.
Bulova accutron 214 spaceview with sound and spectrum analyzer. Bulova accutron 214 spaceview date m4 running well with new battery. The reply came back that parts were impossible to source so he couldnt help me. Bulova, a swiss watch company, produces accutron, wittnauer, caravelle and bulova watches. The bulova accutron was the first electronic watch ever made and the first watch not to. Our goal is to keep your accutron humming along with the correct voltage, very important. What immediately made the accutron 214s stand out anyway, regardless of dial preference, was the lack of the crown at the side of the watch. The new, affordable spaceview with a precisionist movement mar 29, 2014 by ariel adams s o, that means instead of a turning forkbased electronic movement the bulova accutron ii alpha has a precisionist movementthough one that has been slightly modified. I pulled out the stem reset the time and it ran again for a bit and again stopped.
Sight and 360hz humming sound of a bulova accutron spaceview 214 duration. Unfollow bulova accutron 214 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Quite unusual, with the blue dial, and i really like it. Bulova accutron spaceview 214 tuning fork watch i agree with joe horner for the most part. Its all true, of course, but youll recognize the word density. Unfollow bulova accutron spaceview 214 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bulova accutron spaceview electronic with tuning fork 1967.
Continuing on from gms vintage mens watch guide is a bit of history about one specific mens vintage watch featured in the tv show mad men. It took nine years to bring it to market, and it was a gamechanger. Thanks to the new orientation, there is no battery insulator. I contacted a respected watch repairer to ask about repairing bulova accutron tuning fork watches. Bulova 242 battery replacements at batteries plus bulbs. At long last we now have the perfect solution for the longstanding accutron power cell problem. Some of the other models have battery removal and timesetting on the back and are super easy access. How to replace a watch battery has never been simpler. How to take out a bulova watch battery our everyday life. Rather, you have to do a bit of research and try to match. Bulova watches have a snap back, which means the watch case back snaps onto the watch case. In march, bulova announced a new line of accutron watches, dubbed the accutron ii.
Bulova watches are not marked with names or identification codes that allow you to simply look at the watch and derive the model and age. The pic left shows an original 214 allmetal top hat cell, before 387 cells with the plastic spacer became available. Before that, and when the accutron spaceview was being made, bulova was a solid america brand of watches, a thing now reserved for the likes of timex. Watch battery replacement instructions bulova watches, wittnauer. With its round 33mm, goldfilled case and visible circuitry and tuning fork, the accutron spaceview was unlike anything before, and really, anything since. If possible, i would love to have two versions one with a dial such as the railroad approved and the more futuristic looking spaceview. Accutron still makes watches today under bulova, who was recently purchased by japan citizen. Jan 22, 2015 bulova accutron spaceview 21 was launched for paying homage to bulova accutron spaceview, which was equipped with the first bulova homemade 214 turning fork movement.