Bulova Accutron 214 from the 1960’s in 14K yellow gold with beautiful lugs - Serviced

If you dreamed of an Accutron 214, this is the watch. Bulova Accutron 214 in 14K yellow gold with cream/champagne dial and gold batons for each hour. At 6 o’clock comes the name Accutron. It is a 14K gold case with beautiful lugs and in the back comes with 2 screws to set-up the time and put the battery. It is engraved “Bulova 14 KT Gold – Waterproof – D 83095 -MI – Patented”. The watch comes with the mythic electronic movement 214. The watch comes a brand-new blue lizard Camille Fournet strap with 18mm width between lugs

History

The story of Joseph Bulova started in 1875 in the New York area in opening a small jewelry store in the Maiden Lane.  Years after years, Bulova offers a full line of watches. In 1926, Bulova introduce a world premier “a practical clock radio”. 1930-1940 is a period of tremendous success for the brand with its rectangular gold-filled wristwatches with highly cambered cases.  In the 1950’s, Bulova is the first with electronic watches, the “Accutron”. In 1967, Bulova bought Universal then in 1979 is acquired by Loews Corp. and in 2001bought Wittnauer.

Technical details

Electronic movement Bulova 214.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 34mm


Length including lugs: 44mm