Bulova 1971 Accutron Date & Day

Submitted by TJCPGH on
AU
Manufacture Year
1971
Movement Model
2182
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
H903750
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Red dial.  Day date complication 

red dial
Back of watch
movement
Inside caseback
mybulova_admin
Posted July 10, 2025 - 8:10am

I've found a match for your watch as a 1971 Bulova Accutron Date and Day "AU".

Note the description is a perfect match to your watch :...on burgundy red dial, lightening in tone toward center."

1971 Bulova Accutron Date and Day "AU"

TJCPGH
Posted July 24, 2025 - 8:08am

Hi and thanks.  In the catalog it refers to a black "turtle" strap.  From the pic in can tell it looks patterned like alligator maybe?  When I search for watch turtle strap all i come up with are Seiko Turtles which are fine watches but not what I am looking for.  Any suggestions??  And thanks again.  This is a great group.

Geoff Baker
Posted July 25, 2025 - 10:10am

Hard to know exactly what that was short of having a new old stock watch with the strap intact.  So many different types of leather.......shark, snake, cow, hog, ostrich,  sting ray, frog, and even - TURTLE! 

Geoff Baker
Posted July 10, 2025 - 9:52pm

1971 Bulova Accutron Date and Day AU it is. Nice advert match Stephen

TJCPGH
Posted July 11, 2025 - 8:12am

Thanks!!!

I have read about batteries for this one.  How important is it to use the Accucell batteries?  I was ready to put a Renata 371 in it but read the suggestion that the Accucell is necessary for proper function?   Would I hurt it if I try the 371?