Bulova Accutron Jet Star 'Breguet'

Overall Condition: Great condition overall. Case shows light wear associated age and use. Dial shows even patination throughout.

The 1970s was a golden age for creative industrial design, with watchmaking being particularly fertile ground for innovation.

Oversized cases, bright colors, strange complications — the confluence of the hippie movement with new sporting and leisure activities resulted in specialist timepieces whose fun-loving designs are finding new life today as beloved vintage goods.

This particular funky ‘73 timepiece (indicated by its N3 code) is from beloved American-founded brand Bulova. The so called "Jet Star" was introduced in the early 70s and prized for its playful designed case and dial combinations. Housed in a stainless steel cushion case measuring 38mm, it features a cool silver-grained dial display with Breguet 6 and 12. At three o'clock, a day-date function frames out the dial.

Powered by a tuning fork 218 movement, this humble Bulova is a prime example of creative ‘70s watch design that nevertheless remains moderately inconspicuous. In 2023, Bulova decided to revive this family by recreating the Jet Star with a commitment to design-forward pieces. There's no doubt this era produced some of the coolest watches our industry has ever seen.

Try it on for size and see what we mean!

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