Product Description
- Item: Wristwatch
- Brand: Accutron
- Model: Spaceview
- Movement: Tuning Fork
- Case Material: Steel
- Production Year: 1971
- Country: USA
- Gender: Men's
- Caliber: 214
- Size: 36mm
- Band Material: Black Leather
- Other Information: Yellow Hands
Product Measurements
- Diameter: 35.5mm
- Lug Width: 17mm
- Lug to Lug: 39mm
- Thickness: 13.5 mm
Product Condition
- 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 is in good condition.
- Band: The band is not original.
- Additional Information: The Spaceview is a highly collectible Accutron model known for its transparent dial that exposes the electronic tuning fork movement and coils. Its "N1" date code indicates a production year of 1971. Key characteristics include a continuous, smooth sweeping second hand, a distinctive humming sound instead of ticking, a battery-powered design, and unique features like the absence of a manual winding stem, with time setting located on the back. This model from 1971 was known for its accuracy, which was trusted by NASA for use in spacecraft.
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.