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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 295

Bulova, Accutron, 1960's. Fine, water-resistant, centre second, stainless steel electric gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel bracelet "a males".

CHF 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 926

C. two body, polished, lapidated lugs, back winder. D. skeleton with champagne ring dial with painted and radium-coated indexes. "Baton " radium-coated white hands. M. with a tuning-fork producing a swing of a frequency of 360 Hz. Signed on the case and the glass. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: *3

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 01

HANDS Original

Notes

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