Vintage Bulova Accutron 2181 – restored and serviced.

Vintage Bulova Accutron 2181 – restored and serviced.

USD 770.00 USD
SKU: kGyPk8Uj
Brand: Accutron
Condition: Pre-owned - Good
Categories: Fine Jewelry

Specifications

Bezel ColorGold, Silver
ClosureBuckle
Number Of Jewels4 Jewels
Dial PatternSolid
IndicesStick Indexes
Year Manufactured1970-1979
Case Thickness10 mm
VintageYes
Band/StrapTwo-Piece Strap
HandednessRight
Case ColorSilver
DepartmentUnisex Adults
CasebackSnap
Lug Width18 mm
Bezel TypeFixed
Escapement TypeLever
Watch ShapeCushion
StyleClassic
Case Size34 mm
Case MaterialStainless Steel
Water ResistanceNot Water Resistant
MovementQuartz
BrandAccutron
TypeWristwatch
Band ColorBlack
Band MaterialNylon
Dial ColorGray
Band Width18 mm
ModelAccutron
Case FinishBrushed
DisplayAnalog

It was trusted enough by NASA to fly aboard Gemini and Apollo missions and served as the panel clock on several spacecraft. The Accutron 218 runs on a battery-driven tuning fork oscillating at 360 Hz (720 beats per second), with an index wheel converting that vibration into smooth rotary motion.

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