BRAND:	BULOVA
MODEL:	ACCUTRON SPUTNIK SAFIRGLAS
YEAR:	1973
MATERIAL:	GOLD ELECTROPLATED BEZEL – STAINLESS STEEL
SIZE – DIAMETER EXCLUDING WINDING CROWN:	40MM
SIZE – LENGTH INCLUDING LUGS:	44MM
CONDITION:	GOOD
BOX:	NO
PAPER:	NO
PRICE:	$495
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Bulova Accutron Sputnik Safirglas -1973 – Cal 2162

Bulova Accutron Sputnik Safirglas with electroplated bezel and gold color dial. Each hour is marked by a baton and at 3 o’clock comes the window for day (English and Spanish) and date. At 6 o’clock is engraved “Safirglas”. The hands have a gold color and stick shape. It is a stainless-steel case with engraved in the back Bulova – Gold Electroplated Bezel – Stainless Steel Back – N3 – 255308”. The watch comes with the electronic movement 2182. The watch comes a brown alligator strap. 

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 Bulova movement with caliber 2182 day/date. 

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 40mm


Length including lugs: 44mm