Bulova Accutron

Bulova Accutron Spaceview in 14K Gold

CIRCA: 1961 SERIAL: D83209 CASE MATERIAL: 14K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 34 mm in diameter BRACELET MATERIAL: Brown Accutron-signed lizard strap MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 8 inches MOVEMENT: Electronic The Bulova Accutron watch came out in 1960. The Accutron was the first electronic watch, due to the use of a transistor. It uses an ingenious tuning fork system to regulate the index wheel. This gives the watch a pleasing humming sound and a perfectly smooth sweep to the seconds hand. The present example is from the second year of production and is a Spaceview, meaning that it was made with no dial, to showcase the movement. The original crystal is in place, with luminous indices. The solid gold Spaceview was the most expensive model in 1961, at $250, which is over $2000 in today's money.1023, Bulova Accutron Spaceview in 14K Gold, Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000 , Sold $938 , Lot Updates Sold price includes hammer plus buyer's premium , Category Watch , Description CIRCA: 1961 SERIAL: D83209 CASE MATERIAL: 14K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 34 mm in diameter BRACELET MATERIAL: Brown Accutron-signed lizard strap MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 8 inches MOVEMENT: Electronic The Bulova Accutron watch came out in 1960. The Accutron was the first electronic watch, due to the use of a transistor. It uses an ingenious tuning fork system to regulate the index wheel. This gives the watch a pleasing humming sound and a perfectly smooth sweep to the seconds hand. The present example is from the second year of production and is a Spaceview, meaning that it was made with no dial, to showcase the movement. The original crystal is in place, with luminous indices. The solid gold Spaceview was the most expensive model in 1961, at $250, which is over $2000 in today's money. , Condition The crystal is the original Bulova one with tritium luminous dots. Hands are in mint condition. Case is good, with some signs of polishing and some denting on the case back. The watch is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that there is no guarantee on the future working of the movement. Overall, the present example is in very good condition. Any reference to condition in a condition report will not include a full description of condition, and for example, may not specify all faults, alteration, adaptation, mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, or dial. Colors and shades may look different online or in printed materials than they look on physical inspection, and images may not clearly show the condition of a lot. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot in person and make their own evaluation of the lot. They must understand that any statement made by Fortuna Auction LLC ("Fortuna") is merely a subjective, qualified statement and does not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Fortuna. All dimensions in catalog descriptions are approximate. No warranties are made that watches in water-resistant cases are currently water-resistant. Fortuna does not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets or leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Pre-owned watches, unless still in original packaging or never worn, will likely have some degree of wear and scratches. This should be expected for many of the watches offered in auction. Even if a watch is running and keeping time, bidders and buyers should expect that all movements will require maintenance. Fortuna recommends that all successful buyers promptly take their watches to a professional watchmaker for evaluation. Prospective buyers should also refer to any notices as well as the Conditions of Sale in Fortuna's print catalogs and made available on its website, digital bidding platform, and other third-party digital bidding platforms. Please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, including but not limited to customs regulations, duties, and lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DESCRIPTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY FORTUNA, THAT ANY OF THE LOTS FOR SALE ARE MERCHANTABLE OR SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE. , Provenance PROPERTY OF A CONNECTICUT GENTLEMAN ,