Bulova 1974 Accutron Calendar

Submitted by wmcclain on January 18, 2023 - 1:01am
21359-5W
Manufacture Year
1974
Movement Model
2192.10
Movement Jewels
8
Case Serial No.
7541
Case shape
Rectangle
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Bulova Accutron.  I'm unsure of the Manufacture Year.  I traded an old upright piano for this watch about 10 years ago.  I hope to learn more about it's age and model.

Front face
Internal movement with 2192.10
Internal movement closer up
Inside of back cover with 7451 and Accutron 218 and Vartachron 218
mybulova_admin
Posted January 18, 2023 - 5:46am

Any information on the back of the case? 

In generic terms it's what we would ID as a Bulova Accutron Calendar, but there should be a 'variant' number or letter associated with this particular case and dial style. I'm still looking through the information we have to see if I can find a match.

Interesting to note that the movement has been rotated so the crown sits at the 3 o'clock position in the model. Other examples of the 2192.10 sit the crown at the typical 4 o'clock position.

The 219 movement was introduced in 1972, The 2192 is the calendar version.

wmcclain
Posted January 18, 2023 - 11:08am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

Thanks for your help.   It says "Stainless Steel Bulova Patented Water Resistant" but nothing else that I can see.  On the internal surface of the back it says "Use only cells marked 'ACCUTRON 218' or 'VARTACHRON 218' insert with engraved side down in well" with one box with "MLB" and another box with "7541".  I uploaded a photo of that with my original post.  I hope that helps.

wmcclain
Posted January 18, 2023 - 11:10am

In reply to by mybulova_admin

I also meant to mention that either "TS" or "T5" is on the dial face on the very edge beneath the marker at the 6 position.

 

Thanks again for your help.

mybulova_admin
Posted January 18, 2023 - 6:12am

I think the model number for this calendar variant is "21359-5W'. At this stage I can't find a standard short number or letter variant.

I also think it's from around 1975 or 76. The back should tell us.

mybulova_admin
Posted January 25, 2023 - 7:13pm

Found a linebook entry for the 21359-5W model.

1974-75 Bulova Accutron "21359-5W"

1974 Bulova Accutron "21359-5W"