Bulova 1974 Accutron Calendar

Submitted by koobz on April 5, 2022 - 9:34am
DF
Manufacture Year
1974
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Case Serial No.
H877545
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hello bulova community,

I recently acquired this watch and have a few questions. I am not able to open the case at the moment.

The back case has the following text:   BULOVA      N4      H877545     STAINLESS STEEL CASE      WATER RESISTANT.

The wristband says Speidel USA.

1) Does it look authentic?

2) Model number? I've see similar ones that mention 218, 2181 and 2182 but am not sure if that's related to model numbers.

3) Is the Speidel wristband possibly the original one that came with this watch? I've seen other similar bulovas with a Speidel band so not sure.

4) What battery is recommended?

Thank you.

 

Face
full front
side view
back case
mybulova_admin
Posted April 6, 2022 - 4:06am

Looks to be a match for a 1974 Bulova Accutron Calendar "DF"

1974 Bulova Accutron Calendar "DF"

mybulova_admin
Posted April 6, 2022 - 7:38pm

The movement should be a 218D which will take a '344'.

Make sure to insert the battery the correct way up.

Accutron 218D movement and battery 344

Kathy L.
Posted April 6, 2022 - 9:18pm

I agree with the linebook ID that admin posted.

1974 Bulova Accutron Calendar "DF"

Geoff Baker
Posted April 6, 2022 - 9:53pm

Yes - 1974 Bulova Accutron Calendar DF is good for ID. As you can see from the line book entry above it originally came on a lizard (leather) strap. The Speidel band is not original to your watch.