dont know the movement number, dont want to open the case.
it is a 1974 accutron (N5)
silver case and silver hands
white face
serial number I 925411
someone once told me it could have been a exhibition model to see if there was interest in this style of watch but not sure if this is true.
any info would be helpfull
Thanks for the reply, any idea on how many were made.
It is in good condition. I think it has had a new strap before I got it and a couple of batteries since I have owned it.
I paid £60 for it 8 years ago. Do they hold their value well?
it is hardly worn so don't know what to do with it.
Hello mdpalmer157, welcome to myBulova. We don't have access to Bulova production records so we can't say how many were made. The Accutron line was a huge success for Bulova for many years (first produced in the early 1960's) and covered dozens and dozens of variations and variants. There were two basic movement types, the 214 movement didn't have a setting crown but was set by means of a lever on the case back. The 218 movement had a setting crown at the 4 o'clock position, which makes it instantly recognizable as an Accutron.
Some Bulova watches were given proper names like Senator or President. The Accutron line was mostly given number designations like 206, 209 etc. As we can't find (yet) and advert match to your watch we just call it 'Accutron".
Your's is stainless steel which was very common and popular. We aren't able to perform appraisals but you may get some idea of value by researching online auction results.
Thanks for sharing it.
1974 Accutron
I'm a watchmaker and specialize in Accutron restoration and repair. N-5 is 1975, N-4 is 1974 .. Movement is most likely Accutron 218 - 0 the "0" means No Day or Date window.
Note:
In 1975 the production of the single coil Movements began and then the 219 Quartz a little later. You need to have the watch serviced why? Because the batteries will leak once drained and ruin the Movement.
I estimate the value to be XXXX (price valuation removed by admin - not allowed per site rules) Serviced and Running. The strap is important as if its the original with original Accutron Signed Buckle the watch becomes worth more. Old Accutrons are hot right now. Check ebay. But many are overpriced and have stopped running decades ago. The problem is without regular service Accutrons had voltage control problems and when the original Mercury Cell Batteries were banned in the USA replacement batteries used were often not correct for the Movements causing damage. I have seen this 100 times.
You have a nice example of a 1974 Accutron 218.
Hope this helps
John V. (JEV1A)
