Hi all,
I’m trying to pin down the exact style code for this Bulova Accutron. Here are the details:
- Movement: 2180 (time-only, no date)
- Caseback code: N5 → 1975
- Case material: Stainless steel, screw-back (marked “T-3083” inside)
- Dial: White with Roman numerals, no date window
- Crown: At 4 o’clock
- Bracelet: Signed Accutron bracelet with tuning fork clasp
- Serial number: T1111991
Welcome and thanks for sharing, that's a beauty! I found it in the 1973-1975 Linebook184 listed as
1975 Accutron Model 21123-5W
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I believe this is a first for the database.
In reply to Welcome and thanks for… by neetstuf-4-u
Great information. I am trying to find a crystal for the watch. The case number is T-3083. I found in the spare part catalog only the GT-3083 reference and the supposed part number is 1222-1. I am not convinced that it is the correct part number. I have measured the outside diameter and it has 29.3mm. Can someone help me to identify the correct part number?
In reply to Great information. I am… by samgher
Is the crystal diameter are 29.3?
If yes, may you double check if its not a 29.4 mm ?
I have this snap-in dome i can part out.
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In reply to Is the crystal diameter are… by mart1n888
I have measured the crystal without removing it from the case. It seems like is not original. Since the crystal doesn’t have an inner tension ring, it seems like it is secured by the outer steel bezel. Could you confirm that? There is almost no space between the case and bezel to insert a knife of bezel removal tool. Any ideas of how to remove the bezel?
Thank you very much for the information. It seems like the bracelet is exactly as the Sea King model found in an 1959 advertisement
1975 Accutron Model 21123-5W is a good ID. The bracelet would not have been available in 1959 however as it has an Accutron logo. Accutron was not introduced until 1960. My guess is that it was added later, maybe even in 1975.
1975 Bulova Accutron Model 21123-5W is a good match. Good looking watch.