Bulova

Accutron Spaceview

Why It Matters

The first electronic wristwatch. Bulova's Accutron replaced the balance wheel with a 360 Hz tuning fork, and the 'Spaceview' exposed that mechanism through a reverse-printed crystal, revealing the green circuitry beneath. The caliber 214 kept time to about two seconds a day, and Accutron technology was used on US space missions.

Object Details

Brand: Bulova
Family: Accutron
Model: Accutron Spaceview
Reference: 214
Production: 1960–1977
Case: ~35mm
Material: Stainless steel (also gold-plated / gold)
Movement: Bulova Cal. 214, tuning-fork (electronic), 360 Hz
Dial: No dial; reverse-printed crystal exposes the tuning fork and circuitry

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