All Rights Reserved.Ĭomments, questions or suggestions for this column, please send to. We are always buying rare and expensive watches get our offer before you sell. Keep in mind that oddly shaped, asymmetrical versions, rose gold versions, and “space view” versions of this watch tend to bring more. We have an auction estimate on the platinum as $10,000 to $15,000, but we hope to achieve more for the collector. Here is a rule of thumb as to value: gold filled or gold plated non-working: $20 to $100 (working: $50 to $150). (Conventional wisdom holds that Bulova made 10 to 20 platinum Accutrons for politicians and important executives, but only one has been verified as sold.) Typically, Accutrons are gold plated or gold filled. This week, a California collector asked us to sell his iconic Bulova collection and we are showing a few here. (Hamilton was already working on an electric model and Bulova did not want to be left behind.) It took nine years to bring it to market, and it was a game-changer. They engaged engineer Max Hetzel to help build a battery-driven watch in 1952. Nonetheless, Bulova was a true innovator and on the cutting edge of mid-century design and technology. They made millions of them, and most are worth $20 to $50 (if they don’t run) and $50 to $100 (if they do). The one major exception to this is the steadfast popularity of Bulova’s Accutron watches.ĭon’t run to your junk drawer just yet, though. There are a few designs that stand out – like certain Art Deco masterpieces of the 1930s and military watches of the 1940s – but even these only bring $50 to $200. Today, few Bulovas are considered highly desirable, as they made fairly mundane watches for the masses. In fact, it is often written that in the 1940s and ’50s, they were one of the biggest advertisers of any product of any kind in the U.S.! Some 214 repair guys can modify the circuit to accommodate using a diode.In 1952, Bulova watch company was one of the leading manufacturers of affordable – indeed fine – timepieces in America. I can toss modern battery info up when I get home. Depending on the calibration of each movement. The caseback early on read "Waterproof" - obviously it isn't, and should have read water resistant, but that was before standards.Ī modern battery may cause it to run fast, as the old batteries were different chemistry and 1.35 volt. JB Champion is a great brand with options. The customer would select a bracelet upon purchase if they desired. That one has the gold, mine is stainless.Ī few random facts: there really isn't a factory bracelet, just period correct, though I believe Bulova offered a clasp for a leather strap. I mention this, but I couldn't tell you what is considered factory since I've seen many of both. The bulova accutron symbol on mine is positioned at 12 o clock rather than above the "Accutron" text. Tossing my 2c in this looks almost identical to my 1968 spaceview with two exceptions: /r/WatchExchange for buying, selling, trading watchesīanner photo courtesy of /u/northscylla Please take a look at our community rules and FAQ before contributing!./r/WatchHorology our sister subreddit for horology, watch appreciation, history, technical discussion and related topics.Simple Questions and Recommendations ThreadĬome hang out in the Official /r/Watches Discord! The watch arrived, I spent a couple hours cleaning the case, and sanding the acrylic crystal, and out popped a truly unique and beautiful watch. Our previous Buying Guide thread: Dive Watches Check them outĪpril 2019 State of the Sub Discussion and SummaryĢ1-26 Mar 19 Baselworld 2019 Discussion MegathreadĤ Dec 18 - AMA with Arial Adams & Matt Smith-Johnson for a new LE watch collaboration with Laco. The TAG Heuer subreddit has been reactivated and is now live.Updates to the Buying Guide have begun as well! Please come and suggest watches within the specific budget and style ranges.Let's hear your thoughts on anything relating to this brand! Personal anecdotes, opinions, technical articles, and everything else are all accepted and encouraged. We are in the process of updating our Brand Guides.
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