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Specification
- Product Code 40991027
- Manufacturer Product Number 40991027/AS06901
- Guarantee Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee
- Category Watches
- Brand Pre-Owned Bulova
- Watch Markers Luminous
- Water Resistant Not Guaranteed
- Strap Material Leather
- Recipient For Him
- Movement Automatic
- Dial Color Exotic
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Diameter 40mm
- Brand Collections Acutron Spaceview
Pre-Owned Bulova Acutron Spaceview 40991027/AS06901
$1,200.00Items in your bag will be held for 1 hour
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- Product Code 40991027
- Manufacturer Product Number 40991027/AS06901
- Guarantee Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee
- Category Watches
- Brand Pre-Owned Bulova
- Watch Markers Luminous
- Water Resistant Not Guaranteed
- Strap Material Leather
- Recipient For Him
- Movement Automatic
- Dial Color Exotic
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Diameter 40mm
- Brand Collections Acutron Spaceview
WHY WE LOVE IT
In 1960, Bulova had a vision of the future — and in that future, there was humming.
The Accutron was the world's first electronic watch. About a decade before the infamous Quartz Crisis, Bulova put into production a watch that did away with the traditional balance wheel, favoring instead a steel tuning fork powered by electromagnets attached to a battery-powered transistor oscillator circuit as its timekeeper. Designed by Max Hetzel, the Accutron made waves, becoming the first wristwatch precise enough to be qualified for U.S. Railroad certification, and guaranteed to be accurate to roughly one minute per month, or about 2 seconds per day.
While Bulova had grand plans for their watch of the future, they never anticipated the success that the uniquely appointed Spaceview would generate. Designed to be a salesman's tool and display watch only, the Spaceview 214 was never intended for retail purchase. But when demands for the watch spiked, Bulova responded, producing versions with the same unique characteristics of their display models.
With its visible circuitry and tuning fork, the Accutron Spaceview was unlike anything before — and really, anything since. Though it remained in production for roughly 17 years, the tuning fork technology was eventually beaten out by quartz crystal movements, making this unbelievable piece of history a short-lived but totally revolutionary wristwatch.
This specific example dating to roughly 1966 is one of the earliest 214 movement executions, marked by the crownless case design — a design that Bulova moved away from when they developed the 218 movement, which had a time-setting crown at the 4 o'clock position. Housed in a 35mm stainless steel case with a signed, acrylic crystal, a screw-down case back and a flip-up crown, it features a stainless steel chapter ring with tritium indices, a matching ‘obelisk’ handset, and the Cal. 214 Accutron electronic movement. No matter your mechanical-movement inclinations, there is no denying that the Spaceview is a one-of-a-kind piece of horological history.
Oh, and the humming? Hold this baby up to your ear and you'll hear that tuning fork, humming away!
OVERALL CONDITION
The case is in excellent condition overall showing normal signs of wear from age and use. Stainless steel chapter ring with Tritium indices is in very good condition with matching 'obelisk' handset. Hinged crown on caseback.
Standard Delivery (Est 1-3 Days) - Free
Our secure shipping service delivers Monday - Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. For security purposes, every delivery requires an adult signature; Watches of Switzerland does not deliver to P.O. boxes nor third party forwarding services. To find out more about delivery, click here. Tracking information is available upon request.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your order, Watches of Switzerland E-Commerce Team can be reached at 1-844-4-USAWOS (1-844-487-2967), option 1, during the following times (Eastern Time):
- Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m
- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
- Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas day
Alternatively, you can email the E-commerce team at ecommerce@watchesofswitzerland.com.
Returns Policy
Our commitment to you does not end at delivery. We offer the following return services to make your experience as pleasant as possible.
10-Day Returns For Timepieces:Timepieces purchased online can be returned or exchanged within 10 days from when they are shipped or collected.
30-Day Returns For All Other Purchases:All other online purchases can be returned or exchanged within 30 days from when they are shipped or collected.
On presentation of the original receipt, your purchases may be returned or exchanged at any of our store locations. Alternatively, you may elect shipping to our facility with all the original paperwork. All refunds must be credited to the same tender used for the original purchase. To return the online purchases through secure shipping service, please contact our client service team who will provide you the shipping label.
All returns or exchanges must be in new, unworn condition, with no scratches or markings, not sized or adjusted and in their original packaging and with warranty cards / certificated and instruction booklets.