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Bulova Accutron Spaceview Wristwatch, c. 1973

Partially verified

This Bulova Accutron Spaceview wristwatch, dating to circa 1973 according to the dealer, features a tonneau-style stainless steel case measuring 35.85 mm wide with a 40 mm lug height, mounted on an expanding metal bracelet. The model showcases an open skeleton dial that reveals the electronic tuning-fork mechanism of calibre 214, reported to contain 12 jewels. Prominent internal elements visible beneath the plexiglass crystal include a green circuit plate marked 'BULOVA ACCUTRON', exposed copper wire coils, and an orange center seconds hand paired with luminous-accented hour and minute hands.

Bulova Accutron Spaceview front view showing skeleton dial, coils, and stainless steel case
Bulova Accutron Spaceview front view showing skeleton dial, coils, and stainless steel case — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Electronic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Bulova
Reference
Spaceview
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws2906
Source-reported date
c. 1973
Country
Not established

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 Bracelet Construction

The watch features a stainless steel tonneau-shaped case, with a width of 35.85 mm and a lug height of 40 mm. The lug width is recorded as 19 mm.

The timepiece is fitted with a stainless steel stretch bracelet. The crystal is composed of plexiglass, which is described as clear with honest wear.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case Stainless Steel”
  • “Width 35.85”
  • “Lug Height 40mm”
  • “Lug width 19mm”
  • “Bracelet Stainless Steel Stretch”
  • “Crystal Plexiglass”
  • “The plexiglass crystal remains clear with honest wear”

Dial and Internal Mechanics

The model features an open-worked skeleton dial, providing visibility to the tuning-fork movement. Key visible components include a green circuit plate, dual copper-wire coils, and an orange center seconds hand.

The display includes a black chapter ring with minute hash marks and luminescent rectangular hour markers.

Evidence for this section
  • “This example features the classic open-worked dial, allowing an unobstructed view of the inner workings”
  • “vibrant green circuit plate and pops of zesty orange”
  • “Peripheral black chapter ring featuring white minute hash marks and broader luminescent rectangular hour markers.”

Movement and Specifications

The watch is powered by a calibre 214 tuning-fork movement, which contains 12 jewels. The system operates without a traditional balance wheel and is noted to have a 360Hz frequency.

The dealer identifies the date of issue as circa 1973.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre 214”
  • “Jewels 12”
  • “The tuning-fork system eliminates the traditional balance wheel”
  • “humming 360Hz tuning fork”
  • “Date of Issue c.1973”

Open research questions

  • What specific case back engravings are present to corroborate the circa 1973 date?
  • Is the provided stainless steel stretch bracelet the original factory-supplied component for this reference?
  • What is the specific maintenance history of the calibre 214 movement included with this unit?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Bulova Accutron Spaceview Wristwatch, c. 1973
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Calibre214“Calibre 214”
Movement TypeTuning Fork“Movement Type Tuning Fork”
Jewels12“Jewels 12”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“Case Stainless Steel”
Case Width35.85 mm“Width 35.85”
CrystalPlexiglass“Crystal Plexiglass”
Model ReferenceSpaceview“Model Ref Spaceview”
Movement TypeTuning Fork“Movement Type Tuning Fork”

Visible details

  • Open skeleton dial displaying the green circuit board, dual copper-wire coils, and internal wiring.
  • Peripheral black chapter ring featuring white minute hash marks and broader luminescent rectangular hour markers.
  • Vibrant orange central seconds hand contrasted against white skeletonized hour and minute hands.
  • Brushed stainless steel tonneau-shaped case attached to a flexible expanding bracelet.

Research qualifications

  • Movement operation, battery setting, and case back engravings are not visible in the provided photographs.

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

Consulted source

Bulova Accutron Spaceview - Skeleton Dial - Tuning Fork - c.1973 – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 62acf49b56

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