Bulova 1977 Accutron Spaceview

Submitted by TJCPGH on
Manufacture Year
1977
Case Serial No.
K84036
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

case material is shiny.  Bought in pawn shop

Front of watch
Back of watch
Geoff Baker
Posted April 11, 2025 - 9:27pm

As presented, your watch is a "Spaceview" Accutron. The Spaceview  conversion was prevalent through the the years so it might not be an original Spaceview. Can you verify the date code is N7 and not M7? As stated on the case back, the case is stainless steel.  I do not find a match to this style in the material we have on hand.

TJCPGH
Posted April 12, 2025 - 10:50am

I definitely see N7.  I don't know how they stamped them back in the day.  Sometimes an intended M might look like an N if the stamp wasn't perfectly flat.  But it doesn't look like that.  I looks like a real N

 

mybulova_admin
Posted April 12, 2025 - 7:28am

Seems you may have a genuine Accutron Spaceview.

The model variant looks to be basd on the mount, leather versus bracelet. 21085-6W or 21088-0W

1975 Accutron Spaceview

TJCPGH
Posted April 12, 2025 - 8:26am

Thanks!  For this ill probable try to find an original metal bracelet.   Or one that looks like it.  Now, and suggestions on service?

TJCPGH
Posted April 12, 2025 - 10:46am

I note that the hands have tritium on them.  I am aware generally of how that works and the purpose is to light the hands.  And it appears in my watch that there are "tubes" on the hands but they are spent.  Not surprising considering it's 50 years old.  Are replacement hands with tritium available?  Thanks!!!

 

TJCPGH
Posted April 12, 2025 - 9:43pm

Could you tell me what is the correct battery for this?  Or, where to go to figure that out? I came with a 1.5 v with a spacer.  But I have no idea if that battery was correct.  it is not. running.  

JimDon5822
Posted April 13, 2025 - 5:12pm

Bulova Accutron Spaceview is a good match.   Just not sure on the date.   Looks to be a 60's model.  We need a close up picture of the date code on the back of the watch under the serial number.