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Bulova Accutron 218 'Scallop'

40992949/AS11769 34 mm
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    Accutron Watches Bulova Accutron 218 'Scallop' - (Ref. 40992949/AS11769) Product Details

    Overall Condition: Great condition overall. Case shows only light signs of wear consistent with age and use. Dial is in excellent condition throughout.

    In the early 1970s, the future didn’t tick — it hummed.

    This Bulova Accutron 218 Day-Date, produced in 1970 (as confirmed by its “N0” caseback date code), represents one of the most fascinating chapters in American watchmaking history. Powered by the legendary Accutron Caliber 218 (Bulova’s legendary battery-driven tuning fork movement), this isn’t a traditional mechanical watch. There’s no balance wheel oscillating inside. Instead, an electronically powered tuning fork vibrates at 360 hertz, delivering a smooth, hypnotic sweep and an accuracy that Bulova claimed was within one minute per month, a staggering performance for its era.

    Introduced as the successor to the iconic 214, the 218 series refined the formula. Most notably, it returned the crown to a more conventional position (often at 4 o’clock), making it easier to set and wear in everyday life. The "N6" code indicates the year of production. The "N" signifies the 1970s decade, and the "0" indicates the specific year 1970.

    And that dial! A lovely grained silver dial with applique indexes complement the two tone bracelet. It’s pure 1970s optimism, bold, modern, slightly space-age, yet surprisingly wearable today. The case proportions feel architectural, grounded, and substantial without veering into excess.This particular piece is fashioned from 14K gold with a lovely gilt hue.

    The Accutron line famously found its way onto the wrists of astronauts, pilots, and even into cockpit instrumentation, cementing its reputation as the watch of the electronic age. This 218 Day-Date captures that spirit in a form that feels both forward-thinking and distinctly vintage.

    The sound of 1970, still resonating.

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    General

    Condition

    Pre-owned

    Brand

    Accutron Watches

    Reference

    40992949/AS11769

    Year

    1970s

    Family

    Bulova Accutron

    Product Code

    40992949

    Watch Display

    Analog

    Case

    Case Size

    34 mm

    Case Material

    Yellow Gold

    Lug Width

    18 mm

    Dial

    Dial Color

    Silver

    Movement

    Type

    Electric

    Bracelet

    Bracelet Material

    Leather

    102

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