Vintage 34mm 1967 Accutron E72794 Tuning Fork Quartz Wristwatch 14k Gold Filled For Sale

Vintage 34mm 1967 Accutron E72794 Tuning Fork Quartz Wristwatch 14k Gold Filled Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Accutron

• Model: Tuning Fork

• Reference: E72794

• Year: 1967

• Movement: Quartz

• Caliber: 2181

• Case Material: 14k Gold Filled

• Country: USA

• Gender: Men's

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 34mm

• Lug Width: 18mm

• Lug to Lug: 40mm

• Thickness: 10mm

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running and keeping time

• Case: Shows scratches.

• Bezel: It has scratches.

• Crystal: Shows scratches.

• Crown: Shows desk marks.

• Hands: The hour hand has faded lume. The minute hand has faded Information: The Bulova Accutron 2181 is a vintage electronic wristwatch powered by Bulova’s innovative 360 Hz tuning-fork movement, delivering exceptionally smooth and accurate timekeeping. It features a practical date function and a crown-setting design, making it more user-friendly than earlier Accutron models. As part of the iconic Accutron line, it represents a key advancement in 1960s–1970s horology and remains highly regarded by collectors.

Accutron: Introduced in 1960 by Bulova, Accutron revolutionized watchmaking with the world’s first tuning fork electronic movement. Offering unprecedented accuracy, Accutron-powered watches were worn by state officials and astronauts alike, and the technology was used by NASA in spacecraft instrumentation. Acquired by the Citizen Group in 2008, the brand continues today, though its greatest appeal lies in its remarkable collection of vintage timepieces.