1966 BULOVA Accutron 412 Wristwatch 15 Jewels Cal. 214 Tunning Fork 34mm Watch

  

We are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY. ACCUTRON - To-morrow's Watch. In the Accutron movement there is a tuning fork where the old watch work used to go, it has no balance or balance spring. Instead, it uses a tuning fork oscillator, driven by a transistor-controlled circuit, it keeps better time for life than any other, the Accutron guarantees average daily accuracy within 2 seconds. The tuning fork mechanism of the Accutron gave it unprecedented accuracy and marvelous technology, thence, Accutron watches found wide acceptance not only from consumers, but also in the worlds of astronautics and aeronautics; the U.

Uses Accuntron movement in satellites and has issued them to all X-15 pilots. The tunning fork is the greatest invention since the wheel. The tuning fork concept was developed by a Swiss engineer, Max Hetzel, who went to work for Bulova in 1950. He completed a working model of the movement in 1953 and his department created a number of prototypes as well. By 1955, eight watch-sized prototypes were being tested inside the company and Bulova transferred the project to New York. After a series of difficulties, Hetzel was offered a position in William Bennett's group in New York to help complete the movement. The caliber 214 was the basic Accutron movement for 7 years; various versions were also created: 214H (hacking), 214HN, 2141, 2142, and 2143. The first movements lacked a hacking feature, a surprising omission in such an accurate watch.

The setting wheel spring was soon modified so it would stop the tuning fork when the crown was pulled. Movements with the hack feature are called Cal.

214H, but many original Cal. 214 movements were retrofitted with a hacking spring. Bulova continued to refine the Accutron movement until it was discontinued in 1977. In 1967, they introduced the second-generation Accutron movement: the caliber 218.

They replaced caliber 214 in most models before the end of the decade. The caliber 218 was thinner and incorporated many of the changes made to caliber 214 over the previous years. A day/date model appeared in 1969. In 1970, Bulova introduced a compact lady's model and a version with a second timezone display and the "mini Accutron" was introduced in 1973.

Bulova was acquired by Loews Corporation in 1979, primarily for their military and industrial products. Today, the Accutron brand remains Bulova's flagship watch line, though the tuning fork movement has not been produced since 1977, apart from a hand-made limited-edition 50th anniversary reissue in 2010. You hold the power in your hand to make Accutron the word's most accurate watch. He caliber 214 was the first Bulova Accutron. The Bulova Accutron 214 was incredibly successful with well over 400,000 pieces produced through 1968. He caliber 218 was the second. Many updates to the original Bulova accutron 214.

Today, we are presenting a collectible timepiece with an. This is a vintage Bulova Accutron "412". It is a beautiful wristwatch electronically controlled tuning fork with a Bulova Accutron 214 movement, U. Made, 15 jewels, 360Hz, sweep second hand. +55 years, it still has the original sunburst champagne dial(showing some patina) with gold baton hour marks, luminous dots hour marks, bold minute/seconds marks and luminous matching hands.

Also, the dial is marked with the Accutron logo and name on top. It is cased in a 34mm round face and fancy lugs design. The watch is coming with a brown brand new rubber two-piece strap. This wristwatch is still a very looking wristwatch, runs very well and keep great time! Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make.

Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer.

We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer. Case Lug to Lug 38. Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown.

In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting.

However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc.

We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

It will be carefully packed. Please view our other listings. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2-4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes...

This is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch.

Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes.

Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing. If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint. We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free.

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