Bulova "Space View" Accutron

This a a slightly over-sized Cushion Case "Space View" Bulova Accutron! The stainless steel case measures 40mm lug to lug by 36mm wide. It makes a real statement on the wrist. Made in 1970 it has the look of the space age. The story is told that the American Government wanted to keep this technology out of the hands of the Russians so they asked Bulova to keep it a secret a little longer since we were using this very accurate timekeeper in our space program. When you take a look at the informational pamphlet that Bulova put out to introduce this new idea to jewelers and watchmakers it has a very avant garde curring edge look (for the day). In the pamphlet it is explained that the seconds are parsed into very discrete segments by the vibrations of a small tuning fork at the heart of the movement. Bulova advertised it as the "watch that hums"! The general public was so taken with the idea they wanted to see how it worked and Bulova obliged. They had store displays that showed the interior of the watch exposed and this caused people to want a watch on their wrist that had the same look. The "Spaceview" was born! Like all Accutron's this one is back-set, at the rear of the stainless steel case. What's special about this one is the larger size fo this "cushion" case. It is in fantastic condition and humming just the way it did back in 1970. It could be humming on your wrist! We warranty all of our watches for one year for parts and labor so that you may buy with confidence.


Price: $1495
SKU: w2879
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