Bulova 1969 Accutron Date & Day

Submitted by JimDon5822 on
Manufacture Year
1969
Movement Model
2182
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
J65857
Case shape
Tonneau
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This one is a real beauty.  It is a 1969 Bulova Accutron Date & Day (variant unknown).  I love the striking black dial with red date wheels and accents plus the up down Date and Day.   The case is stainless steel and the date code is M9.   I did not open the back but assume it is the standard 2182 Accutron movement.  The crystal appears to be a replacement as is the bracelet.  Lucked out and got the box too although the warranty cards are for a Bulova 23.   

69 Accutron Date and Day
69 Accutron Date and Day
69 Accutron Date and Day
Andersok
Posted February 28, 2022 - 11:28am

Nice looking. The blue dial is the "Q" variant, but not sure about the black dial.

Geoff Baker
Posted February 28, 2022 - 9:20pm

This is a very distinctive watch, I like it. Looks like we also have his TWIN. I feel like I've see a thousand of those Twist-O-Flex bands. I also noticed that the paperwork is not from an Accutron. 

1969 Bulova Accutron Date and Day

Kathy L.
Posted March 1, 2022 - 2:51pm

That is a beauty!

1969 Bulova Accutron Date and Day

JEV1A
Posted March 4, 2022 - 8:58am

Agree, M-9 218-DD Stainless Case.   

Also: The first thing you want to do is open the case and check your battery and voltage. Make sure all the contacts are clean and replace with a fresh 344 button cell. The reason for this is that the wrong batteries are installed half the time that can damage your coils and electronics. On a 218 the battery replacement should be done by a watchmaker. 

Enjoy

John V. - Time & Again