Bulova Accutron Ford Motor Co. 35 Yr Anniversary — USD 6,700

The Accutron Spaceview 214 originally used a #387 1.35V mercury cell but this was discontinued due to the dangers of mercury. The replacement battery is a 387S 1.55V silver oxide battery. The 387S is actually a 394 but with an additional plastic spacer to prevent shorting in the case. You can easily

Well my friends, first, let’s make a brief review of the Accutron system. For some people, it’s considered the mayor advance in matchmaking since the XVI century. It was designed by the swiss physicist Max Hetzel and introduced in 1960. A revolutionary system without escapement and hairspring, which

1966 Bulova Accutron Astronaut batch with historical significance, worn by pilots in A-12 program and SR-17 Blackbird. Rare 1962 Accutron Astronaut watches like X-15 variant. Gordon Cooper wore one during Mercury-Atlas 9 mission.

CIA approved watch used by USAF pilots in programs like X-15, A-12, SR-71. Also worn by Mercury astronauts as backup timing device. Omega Speedmaster Professional cal. 321 movement with JB Champion USA “bullet” bracelet and “NASA” expandable bracelet.

I am rather intrigued by its movement...what do you think? Photo crédits: HODINKEE

Learn about the ACCUTRON ASTRONAUT 214HN hacking GMT, a BULOVA CIA-approved wristwatch used by USAF pilots and Mercury astronauts as a backup timing device in the early GEMINI program.