1960 Bulova Accutron Alpha Spaceview Watch. 14K Solid Gold. Coin&Battery! FREE SHIP

Posted on September 24, 2018

The Accutron Spaceview was never intended for the public marketplace. It was originally made for jewelers and watch sellers to show off the revolutionary Accutron electronic tuning fork movement to prospective buyers. Bulova was so proud of its accomplishment that they thought customers would like to see the green tuning fork movement and how right they were! So they made a crystal with the hour and minute track for customers to be able to read the time like a regular watch of the period. Without realizing it Joseph Bulova had created an absolute sensation! So the space view was born! The first Accutrons to leave the Bulova factory were in solid gold. Later on, they made them in gold filled and stainless steel cases. This is a Bulova Accutron Spaceview Alpha wristwatch. This is the first Accutron model Spaceview ever. Released in October 1960. It has the press stud rear adjusting crown which is a bit more collectible than the later spring loaded model crown. Signed with the M0 year designation for 1960. Solid 14 Karat Gold case and case back with a deep yellow-gold luster. Its solid 14 Karat deep yellow gold. The shield-shaped case is just about the most desirable version of this increasingly popular Space view wristwatch. Only ever made in 14k or 18k solid gold. Take this opportunity to be unique and own one of the most unique solid gold Accutron watches anywhere! If you own this watch you become a member of a very exclusive club with very few of these solid gold watches in this condition anywhere. The watch is in amazing condition having undergone a complete dis-assembly, service, ultrasonic cleaning and sanitation of the case and then gently polished, put back together and it is ready for you to wear in perfect working condition. The watch measures 32.8mm in diameter by 39.9mm from the top lug tip to bottom lug tip. The 214 tuning fork 17 jewel movement is very clean. All vital friction points have been lubricated with the correct oils. The movement was phased and timed using the correct Bulova timing equipment and it runs perfectly. A new battery has also been installed. A lovely 58-year-old timepiece that is in excellent running condition. The watch has a green leather Speidel watch band. It is in new condition and really looks great on this Alpha watch. It really makes the green space view movement pop against the green of the leather band. The watch is perfect for any dress occasion or just for wearing casual. The watch will come in a new set of Bulova watch boxes, inner and outer which makes the watch perfect for gift giving. When the time arrives to change the battery use the Accutron coin/wrench to unscrew the battery hatch and then install the extra battery provided to run this watch for another year+. When the watch is not being worn use the boxes provided to keep your solid 14K gold Alpha in. Get into the habit of using this box for storage before you put it in your safe and your 58-year-old Accutron will last you another 58 years and with your gentle care, it will be ready to be handed down to the next generation of your kids and grandkids. As well as fans from the’60’s replacing their Accutron Spaceview watches which have been lost or stolen over the years there is a growing army of Accutron fans as these iconic wristwatches become more and more popular. They are becoming hard to find in this condition so they are becoming expensive. Please be aware that I don’t give written warranties with my watches. If I do then please know I will always take care of it. To me, you, as my customer is my most important asset and I want you to come back for another watch one day. The watch really looks lovely on the wrist and it will impress your friends to no end. I use it because it’s very secure. International buyers, please remember that you may have to pay import duty/vat on the watch when it enters your country. The item “1960 Bulova Accutron Alpha Spaceview Watch. 14K Solid Gold. Coin&Battery! FREE SHIP” is in sale since Saturday, September 22, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “watchrhino1″ and is located in Hemet, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Gender: Men’s
• Water Resistance: No
• Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
• Model: Bulova Accutron Spaceview
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Watch Shape: Asymmetrical Alpha Shield
• Case Color: Deep Yellow Gold Lustre
• Style: Dress/Casual/Formal/Hipster
• Case Material: 14K Solid Gold
• Movement: 17 jewel 214 tuning fork
• Band Material: Leather
• Water Resistance Rating: Not Water Resistant
• Features: 17 jewel 214 tuning fork movement
• Year of Manufacture: 1960-1969
• Case Finish: Polished
• Band Type: Two-Piece Strap
• Band Color: Green
• Age Group: Adult
• Display: Spaceview Crystal
• Lug Width: 18mm
• Brand: Accutron
• Case Size: 32.8mm Diameter/39.9mm Lug tip to Lug tip.
• Face Color: Green Movement/White Dot Spaceview Crystal