I bought this 1964 Accutron Railroad approved from a Dutch Accutron specialist. I wanted to have a watch for daily use and instead of buying a new watch of brand X I decided to go for something special and with history. This was the first Bulova I purchased. Watch is completely cleaned and runs perfectly. The original dial is available as well.
In reply to This watch is dated 1964; and by Andersok
Good point Ken. If this case was out in 1964 w/ some other dial, it may have had another model name. If the 262 and 226 were not in the 1964 Price Lists, then they may not have been available this early.
I think Ken is on to something. I'd go along with the 202 for an ID, after all, Bart has the original dial.
Me too, good logic and ad match for period correct model 202.
In reply to Me too, good logic and ad by William Smith
Here's the cumulative section of the Bulova "Fair Trade" price contract modification from Spring 1964. Ken mentions earlier in thread.
Yes, great thought process and identification!
202.
Watch updated. Great thought process gents!
Bart listed the movement as “?”. This is a back set Accutron from 1964. Could this be any movement other than the 214?
In reply to Bart listed the movement as … by Stinky_Sullivan
I think so. I am not up on Accutron but believe that should be the case.
Thanks gents. Record has been updated. Alot of this stuff slip through the cracks in the early days.
Its extremely rare to find a 214 Railroad with a inner 24hr dial. The other dial shown would be correct. Remember, a Accutron Railroad Model is actually a consumer model that was designed from Bulova's Transportation Division, the original's labeled Transportation Model. They were used commercially for transit authorities in NYC.
This is a great example of The 214 Bulova Railroad Model..
Congrats
John V.
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