Bulova 1970 Accutron

Submitted by Patrick van Zant on
Manufacture Year
1970
Movement Model
2180F
Movement Date Code
N1
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
1-965588
Case shape
Round
Case color
Other
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
30.5mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

 Stainless steel case, history unknown

Front
Inside
Back
Lid
mybulova_admin
Posted October 9, 2025 - 4:46am

Have search high and low but wasn't able to find a match.

Generic 1970 Bulova Accutron (based on NO case stamp)

Patrick van Zant
Posted October 9, 2025 - 4:57am

There is a barely visible stamp “72”

Geoff Baker
Posted October 9, 2025 - 9:20pm

I agree - 1970 Bulova Accutron is a good ID

Patrick van Zant
Posted October 10, 2025 - 2:46am

Thanks. 

GuyMontag
Posted October 10, 2025 - 1:05pm

Is that a piece of paper glued to the inside of the case back??

Patrick van Zant
Posted October 10, 2025 - 1:24pm

Yes it is.

Geoff Baker
Posted October 11, 2025 - 11:08pm

Hmmm. I wonder if this this a a new way for watchmakers to ID their work?

GuyMontag
Posted October 12, 2025 - 6:04pm

For more modern work I've seen markers, which is certainly better than scratching the case back. I'd be worried about the paper coming off and fouling the movement,  which isn't as big of a concern with Accutron or quartz movements, but still not a great idea as it could still cause issues.