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Bulova Accutron M7 Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Bulova Accutron M7 is a 1967 electronic wristwatch featuring a 14K yellow gold case. The watch has a champagne-colored dial with gold-tone baton hour markers and a date display window at the three o'clock position. The Bulova logo is positioned at six and nine o'clock, with the Accutron signature also present on the dial. The watch is powered by a 218 D electronic movement. The case measures 34.50mm in diameter, excluding the winding crown, and 40mm in length including the lugs. The case is engraved on the exterior with "Bulova patented 14 KT Gold case – Waterproof – M7 - D37171". The timepiece is finished with an 18mm brown alligator strap. The winding crown is situated at the four o'clock position.

Front view of the Bulova Accutron M7 showing the champagne dial, baton indices, date window at 3 o'clock, and Bulova logos at 6 and 9 o'clock.
Front view of the Bulova Accutron M7 showing the champagne dial, baton indices, date window at 3 o'clock, and Bulova logos at 6 and 9 o'clock. — Laurent Fine Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
laurent-fine-watches.myshopify.com
Category
Wristwatch · Electronic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Bulova
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Accutron-M7-V-06-14-2026
Source-reported date
1967
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
D37171

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The wristwatch features a 14K yellow gold case with a shape described as having a winding crown located at the four o'clock position. The case is marked with an engraving on the exterior specifying its construction and serial number. Measurements provided for the case are 34.50mm in diameter when excluding the winding crown, and 40mm in length including the lugs.

The dial is finished in a champagne tone and features gold-tone baton indices for hour markings. The Bulova logo is featured prominently at the six and nine o'clock positions. A date window is integrated into the dial at the three o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “It is a 14K gold case with beautiful case. It is engraved “Bulova patented 14 KT Gold case – Waterproof – M7 - D37171”.”
  • “Bulova Accutron M7 in 14K yellow gold with champagne dial and gold batons for each hour. At 6 and 9 o’clock comes the logo Accutron. The window for the date is at 3 o’clock.”
  • “The engraved Accutron crown is a 4 o’clock.”

Movement

The timepiece is powered by an electronic movement identified as the Bulova 218 D. This movement belongs to the 218 family of electronic calibers.

The inclusion of the letter 'D' in the movement designation refers to the presence of a date complication, which corresponds with the visible date display on the watch face.

Evidence for this section
  • “Electronic movement Bulova 218 D. This movement is part of the 218 family and “D” indicates a date complication.”

Identification and Markings

The watch is identified as a Bulova Accutron M7, dated to 1967 based on the provided specifications. The case back or exterior bears an engraving containing the brand name, a patent reference, material composition, the 'M7' model designation, and the serial number D37171.

The watch is listed with an 18mm brown alligator strap, though no original box or papers are included with the object.

Evidence for this section
  • “Bulova Accutron M7 in 14K yellow gold”
  • “It is engraved “Bulova patented 14 KT Gold case – Waterproof – M7 - D37171”.”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial number D37171 confirm an exact month or quarter of manufacture in 1967?
  • Is the current alligator strap a factory-original component or a later replacement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Bulova Accutron M7 Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBulova“BRAND: BULOVA”
Date1967“YEAR: 1967”
Case Material14K yellow gold“MATERIAL: 14K YELLOW GOLD”
MovementBulova 218 D“The watch comes with the mythic electronic movement 218 D.”
Case Dimensions34.50mm diameter, 40mm length“SIZE – DIAMETER EXCLUDING WINDING CROWN: 34.50MM SIZE – LENGTH INCLUDING LUGS: 40MM”
EngravingBulova patented 14 KT Gold case – Waterproof – M7 - D37171“It is engraved “Bulova patented 14 KT Gold case – Waterproof – M7 - D37171”.”
StrapBrown alligator strap“The watch comes a brown alligator strap with 18mm width between lugs.”

Visible details

  • Champagne sunburst dial finish
  • Date window at three o'clock
  • Bulova tuning fork logo at six and nine o'clock
  • Case crown located at four o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Waterproof status has not been tested or verified
  • Exact manufacturing location is not stated

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Bulova Accutron M7 طلای ۱۴ عیار مدل ۱۹۶۷

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 8a0a117870

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