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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LOT 506

Bulova Accutron, 1960 's. Fine and rare, waterproof, 18ct gold electronic gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 2,760

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs, back winder. D.transparent. "Bâton" radiumed bands. M. with a tmwrg-fork producing a swing of a 360 Hz frequency. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.


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The naine "Accutron" combines "accuracy" and " electronic". This watch was announced by Bulova in 1959 and finally put on the market in 1965. This watch was revolutionary at the time.