Vintage 1971 Bulova 218D Accutron Date 18K Gold Plated Tuning Fork Wristwatch

Product Description Item: Wristwatch Brand: Bulova Model: Accutron Date Year: 1971 Movement: Tuning Fork Caliber: 218 D Case Material: 18k Gold Country: USA Gender: Men's Product Measurements Diameter: 38mm Lug Width: 17mm Lug to Lug: 40.5mm Thickness: 11.5mm Product Condition Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition Functions: Tested, but not running Case: Shows scratches. Has patina and plating wear. The caseback locking ring is missing. Bezel: It has scratches. It has some plating wear. Dial condition: Has spotting. Dial has some discoloration. Crown: Shows minimal signs of wear. Hands: The second hand is rusted. Function: Complications: Date. Accutron: Introduced in 1960 by Bulova, Accutron revolutionized watchmaking with the world’s first tuning fork electronic movement. Offering unprecedented accuracy, Accutron-powered watches were worn by state officials and astronauts alike, and the technology was used by NASA in spacecraft instrumentation. Acquired by the Citizen Group in 2008, the brand continues today, though its greatest appeal lies in its remarkable collection of vintage timepieces.