Bulova 1968 Accutron

Submitted by cheermjp on
233
Manufacture Year
1968
Movement Model
214
Movement Date Code
M8
Case Serial No.
E70890
Case shape
Round
Case color
Other
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Accutron 214 stainless steel Kreisler mesh band. Im having a hard time reading the date code on the watch. It was left to my son by his late grandfather. I would like to have it cleaned and serviced and insured if needed. Any help with the date would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

214 front 04/30/2024
214 back 04/30/2024
214 date code 04/30/24
214 inside 04/30/24
Back view w/band 04/30/24
mybulova_admin
Posted April 30, 2024 - 8:32am

I have found a linebook reference listing the watch as a 1968 Bulova Accutron "233". (silver radial brush dial)

1968 Bulova Accutron 235 & 233

JimDon5822
Posted April 30, 2024 - 1:17pm

1968 Bulova Accutron 233 is a good match.  

cheermjp
Posted April 30, 2024 - 4:12pm

I definitely see the similarities. Why in the world would they put 214 on the inside of a completely different model. Did the components for both match?

mybulova_admin
Posted April 30, 2024 - 8:09pm

214 is the movement model. 233 is the Accutron watch model. They are 2 different things. 214 movement watches are easily recognisable by the lack of a crown at either the 3 or 4 o'clock position. 

Kathy L.
Posted April 30, 2024 - 6:54pm

1968 Bulova Accutron "233"

Geoff Baker
Posted April 30, 2024 - 9:54pm

1968 Bulova Accutron 233