Vintage 1968 Accutron Astronaut GMT Men's Tuning Fork Wristwatch 214 USA Steel

Product Description

 

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Accutron

• Model: Astronaut GMT

• Movement: Tuning Fork

• Case Material: Steel

• Production Year: 1968

• Country: USA

• Gender: Men's

• Caliber: 214

• Size: 38mm

 

 

Product Measurements

 

• Diameter: 38mm

• Lug Width: 19mm

• Lug to Lug: 39mm

• Thickness: 13 mm

 

 

Product Condition

Rare 1968 GMT Astronaut with a modded black bezel.Running fast by a few minutes an hour, has small scuffs on the center of the dial. Case has minimal wear.

• Overall Condition: Good, overall condition for its age.

• Functions: Running and keeping time.

• Case: There are scratches on the case.

• Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.

• Dial: The dial has light scratches on it.

• Band: The band is not original.

• Additional Information: Modded, has a replacement bezel.

About the brand: Introduced in 1960 by Bulova, the Accutron movement was the world's first tuning fork electronic movement. Boasting unheard of accuracy, Accutron watches adorned the wrists of state officials and astronauts. NASA used Accutron powered movements in all their spacecraft for their supreme accuracy. In 2008, the Citizen Group acquired Bulova and Accutron, and while they continue to produce watches under names such as the “Astronaut” and “Spaceview”, the bread and butter of this brand lies in their treasure trove of vintage models.