Bulova 1967 Accutron Clock

Submitted by Jeff48920 on
TE-11
Manufacture Year
1967
Movement Model
214
Movement Date Code
M7
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
B43991
Case shape
Round
Case color
Other
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
-
Watch Description

Bulova Accutron panel clock device  -  Likely a TE-11  -  Case Serial Number: B43991  -  Case Date marker: M7 = 1967 manufactured  -  Movement 214  -  Movement USA  -  Movement Date M7  -  Jewels 15-17  -  Dial back stamp 0-2-0, 0-2-0, C-11-7

TE-11 Front
TE-11 Back
TE-11 Movement
TE-11 internals
TE-11 Back of Dial.
FifthAvenueRes…
Posted August 27, 2026 - 9:55pm

The TE-10 is a Clock.

The TE-11 is a Cycle timer.

(I do not see any Hour or Minute hands on the illustration of the TE-11)

imo the subject  ACCUTRON resembles the TE-10  

Jeff48920
Posted August 27, 2026 - 10:15pm

Thank you for your continued interest however I respectfully disagree with your conclusion based on the fact, amongst many other data points,  that the illustration of the TE-10, as opposed to the TE-11, does not include any external electrical contacts to connect “one or more contact closures” encased within the instrument housing to any device it is intended to trigger. The external contacts are shown the my photo of the front of the unit and the “contact closure” mechanisms and their wiring  are featured in my photo of the internal mechanism attached to my submission.  Have a nice evening.  

mybulova_admin
Posted August 28, 2026 - 3:34am

The answer to it being either a clock or timer is in the thickness according to the model listing.

  • 0.5 inch for a clock (TE-10)
  • 0.68 inch for a timer (TE-11)
mybulova_admin
Posted August 28, 2026 - 3:47am

Here is a better resolution of the list, which I'm pretty sure leans towards this entry being a TE-10.

I'd love to own one of these.

Clocks, timers and switches based on the Accutron mechanism.

mybulova_admin
Posted August 28, 2026 - 4:10am

I can confirm that this is not a TE-11, but a TE-10 unless it measures the larger 1 7/8 of an inch, which then makes it a TE-13

1967 Bulova Accutron TE-10

Jeff48920
Posted August 28, 2026 - 5:12am

Thank you all for the attention to this wonderful piece of Bulova history.  I can confirm it measures 1 5/16” x 1 5/16” however, because the housing containing the Connection lugs is longer than the instrument itself, I cannot measure the thickness of the instrument without tearing it down completely. 

I have written to Bulova in hopes of getting their expertise in identifying this aerospace instrument.  I will gladly share their response when I get one. 

For now, I’m just happy I have either a TE-10 or TE-11 on my desk and appreciate the interest and passion obvious in this group. 

 

mybulova_admin
Posted August 28, 2026 - 7:03am

If they come back to you, they will probably tell you to just ask us.

Here's the document which shows what the TE-11 looks like.

Bulova Accutron TE-11

Jeff48920
Posted August 28, 2026 - 7:28am

Excellent documentation.  
Could not ask for better. 
I must concede it is a TE-10. 
The external connections continue to befuddle me but I’m fully convinced. 
Thank you for all your diligent efforts. 

Jeff48920
Posted August 28, 2026 - 7:35am

Whoa! Hold the phone a second. I may have jumped the gun.  Look at the last line of the document under “Optional Features”. It lists as optional “12 or 24 hour dial with second, minute and hour hands.”  
I love a good mystery.