Bulova 1971 Accutron

Submitted by timekeeper on
259
Manufacture Year
1971
Movement Model
2180
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
179831
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I believe this is a model 259, after looking at your data list. I was curious about the case back. Inside it has the initials CB inside a little frame, and the number 952 embossed in the metal. Also it is marked Swiss just below the 952. So I assume it is a Swiss made case. The movement is marked USA.

Is this movement basicly the same as the regular 218?

Thanks for help.

timekeeper 1971 Bulova 01 5 2015
Bulova watch
mybulova_admin
Posted January 5, 2015 - 8:03am

Generic Bulova Accutron. Looking for the variation now.

952 will be the case model number, used as a reference for parts.

Geoff Baker
Posted January 5, 2015 - 8:01pm

Hi timekeeper, welcome back. It is the 259, good job on the ID. Great looking watch.

Accutron 259

timekeeper
Posted January 5, 2015 - 9:49pm

Thanks you for the information.

Geoff Baker
Posted January 6, 2015 - 7:16am

In reply to by timekeeper

....and to answer the movement question. Yes, the 2180 was the second generation standard Accutron movement, 218D I think was the first. The 2180 did not have the date or day complication.

William Smith
Posted January 5, 2015 - 10:26pm

Yep.  Accutron 259.

Andersok
Posted January 6, 2015 - 7:22am

Agree with Accutron 259, nice example

JP
Posted January 8, 2015 - 5:30pm

Accutron 259

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