A later Bulova Accutron, with the lined dial and day date complication. Model reference 7539.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial numbers on the case back and on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1974.
CONDITION
The first Accutron models were offered to the public in 1960, and wear the most accurate watch available on the market for a long time. However by 1974 technology had caught up and quartz watches were both as accurate and now cheaper to produce than electronic watches, plus LED and LCD displays were just hitting the shops as the latest tech. The electronic watches carried on in smaller numbers until 1977 from Bulova, when they conceded defeat and killed production of these Hummers (so called as the tuning fork in Accutron watches does hum. Modern Accutron watches from 2014 onwards use quartz crystals and not tuning forks, so do not hum)
This example has the lined dial, which does has some staining under the calendar windows. The signed crown at 4 operates the quick set date, but the day needs to be set by going past midnight. The movement is the Bulova calibre 2182F, which has the ability to disconnect the battery by pulling out the crown (the earlier 2182 would stop the watch but not disconnect the battery). The three piece stainless steel case has a few marks, but has not been polished so you would expect this. The aftermarket bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath – this is not a Bulova bracelet but suits the watch and has some age to it. If you prefer we can fit a new leather strap in the colour of your choice. We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.2 mm
Width without crown 36.2 mm
Between lugs 19 mm
Lug to lug length 40.8 mm
Case Thickness 10.6 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 206 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate.
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