Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 296
Bulova, Accutron, 1970's. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, centre second, asymmetric, 14K white gold electric gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 1,500 - 1,800
C. two body, asymmetric, massive, polished, lapidated stylized lugs, "guilloche " bezel, back winder. D. matted silver with applied white gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" white gold hands. M. with a tuning - fork producing a swing of a frequency of 360 Hz. Signed on the case and the dial. Diam. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-5-01 |
Fair Poor 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.