Bulova 1969 Accutron Deep Sea

Submitted by wimberleytech on
Manufacture Year
1969
Movement Model
2181
Movement Date Code
M9
Movement Jewels
15
Movement Serial No.
None
Case Serial No.
121627
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Acquired this watch recently along with about 50 other Accutrons in various conditions.  This one appears to be running very well.  I will post a picture of the Vibrograf chart. I am uncertain about the hands as I cannot find a Deep Sea with these hands.  The previous owner of this watch was, as I understand, a watchmaker.  Possibly, he changed the hands.  I do not know. I have no service history on this watch either.

FOR SALE
Accutron front
Accutron back
Accutron back inside
Accutron movement
Vibrograf chart
Geoff Baker
Posted May 16, 2023 - 10:29pm

It sure is a 1969 Bulova Accutron Deep Sea model. I wouldn't worry too much about the hand set but THIS example shows the original ones in case you want to go on a hunting expedition.

wimberleytech
Posted May 17, 2023 - 9:24am

Thanks!  Question.  I find it hard to get my fingernail under the crown to pull it out for setting.  I have short fingernails...lol.  Maybe this is by design as setting it would be rare, given the accuracy.  Once I do get under the crown, it pulls out easily, so it is not a friction issue.  Do you find the same behavior?

neetstuf-4-u
Posted May 17, 2023 - 9:58am

Yes, I have the same problem with most vintage recessed crown Bulovas. My solution was to let my thumb & index nails stay a little longer. :o)

1969 Accutron Deep Sea

mybulova_admin
Posted May 20, 2023 - 6:01am

Here's the original 1969 linebook showing the the Bulova Accutron Deep Sea model. Note the cyclops over the date window.

1969 Bulova Accutron Deep Sea.

1969 Bulova Accutron Deep Sea