Show us your vintage Accutron!

Waltesefalcon · Jun 2, 2023

I swapped the bracelet on my Astronaut. I had it on a vintage JB Champion komfit, but I always come back to this old Kriesler expansion bracelet. I love the look of it and the curved end links, and it is very comfortable.

Timecollector · Jun 3, 2023

OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-3 3200x1800_001495.jpg

Allnew2me · Aug 22, 2023

I'm a new member and thought I would post my Accutrons. The first is a 1971 Accutron, Then a 1965 Astronaut, and a 1974 Accuquartz. All on original straps/bands. The 65 and 74 are original owner/family watches. The 71 I found in 1974 outside a bank!

wagudc · Aug 22, 2023

A Allnew2me
I'm a new member and thought I would post my Accutrons. The first is a 1971 Accutron, Then a 1965 Astronaut, and a 1974 Accuquartz. All on original straps/bands. The 65 and 74 are original owner/family watches. The 71 I found in 1974 outside a bank!

That is a very sharp bullet bracelet on the Astronaut, very nice!

Timetron · Aug 23, 2023

My Accutron 100 Anniversary

TheNew007 · Aug 31, 2023

Does anyone know any Accutron Tuning Fork Specialist in the NYC?

Timecollector · Sep 1, 2023

TheNew007
Does anyone know any Accutron Tuning Fork Specialist in the NYC?

If you are insisting on getting the Accutron repaired in your local area, the only repair close that I am semi-familiar with would be Starfindings (Ernie Goldman). I used them many years ago for 2-3 watches when they were downtown NYC but have moved to Jersey but that's still close enough. I would label them average but better than many that advertise greatness but nothing compared to a couple of true experts. I recall their warranty policy is good if you do have issues with the watch.
http://starfindings.com/

Ebay Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112314438311?hash=item1a267652a7:g:9kYAAMXQcVNQ8MKN

TheNew007 · Sep 1, 2023

Timecollector
If you are insisting on getting the Accutron repaired in your local area, the only repair close that I am semi-familiar with would be Starfindings (Ernie Goldman). I used them many years ago for 2-3 watches when they were downtown NYC but have moved to Jersey but that's still close enough. I would label them average but better than many that advertise greatness but nothing compared to a couple of true experts. I recall their warranty policy is good if you do have issues with the watch.
http://starfindings.com/

Ebay Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112314438311?hash=item1a267652a7:g:9kYAAMXQcVNQ8MKN

Thanks take a look!

kpaxsg · Sep 8, 2023

Vintage Bulova Accutron 218 Men’s Doctor’s Pulsation Watch, Serviced 5.jpg

Vintage Bulova Accutron 218 Men’s Doctor’s Pulsation Watch, Serviced 3.jpg

May i ask about the back plate which says, “gold electroplated bezel.” means it is a plated not solid gold case correct?.

wagudc · Sep 8, 2023

kpaxsg

May i ask about the back plate which says, “gold electroplated bezel.” means it is a plated not solid gold case correct?.

Yes, assuming that the caseback is original to the watch. I believe that these doctor's watches were all sold gold. If I am correct the case is not original, or might it be possible to fit a plated caseback to gold case?

EDIT: I appear to be wrong as I have examples of gold plated Accutron doctor's watches:
https://mybulova.com/watches/1966-accutron-doctors-6011
https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/bulova-accutron-doctor’s-pulsation-caduceus-dial-watch.177591/

TheNew007 · Sep 22, 2023

Recently won this on an auction (it does not hum/run); thought I share with you guys before sending it to service.

pdxleaf · Sep 22, 2023

TheNew007
Recently won this on an auction (it does not hum/run); thought I share with you guys before sending it to service.

That is a beauty. What year is it from?

TheNew007 · Sep 22, 2023

pdxleaf
That is a beauty. What year is it from?

M9 Case back; so 1969.

pdxleaf · Sep 22, 2023

TheNew007
M9 Case back; so 1969.

The condition looks so much newer but the dial doesn't say Bulova and looks like an M3 or M4.

I love those bracelets too. They feel substantial and are very comfortable. A nice pickup.

TheNew007 · Sep 22, 2023

pdxleaf
The condition looks so much newer but the dial doesn't say Bulova and looks like an M3 or M4.

I love those bracelets too. They feel substantial and are very comfortable. A nice pickup.

I guess I got lucky with this; there weren’t much people bidding on this watch because the watch doesn’t run/hum, and mainly due to the fact that on the listed Auction photos; the watch’s Crystal was all scratched up and smudges everywhere to the point where the text Accutron & Astronaut looked blurry, it also had Gunk throughout the Watchcase, Bracelet and Bezel Ring, (The previous owner probably haven’t washed it for decades!) However I noticed just how sharp the watch Case& Bezel are; so I figured it is just built up sweat/dirt, which turned out to be true! As soon as I received the watch I took a brush and start working, also buffed the crystal with some PlastX, and TADA was shocked with the Condition after a little cleaning. Oh yeah the Lume still glows (but only for 2-3 mins before it dies out)

dstern · Sep 22, 2023

TheNew007
Recently won this on an auction (it does not hum/run); thought I share with you guys before sending it to service.

Nice catch. You should be able to get it humming again. Whom will you entrust it to?

timjohn · Sep 22, 2023

Got this beauty a few months ago

TheNew007 · Sep 22, 2023

dstern
Nice catch. You should be able to get it humming again. Whom will you entrust it to?

As with Everyone, I will entrust it to Rob Berkavicius.

dstern · Sep 23, 2023

TheNew007
As with Everyone, I will entrust it to Rob Berkavicius.

Rob Berkavicius has serviced both of my Accutrons too. I was hesitant to send them from the US to Thailand but all went smoothly. Highly recommended.

dstern · Sep 23, 2023

My 1964 Astronaut with a generic bullet bracelet. I am not skilled at taking a good wristshot--what looks like severe scratcheson the bezel at 3 is an artifact and not really there.