Bulova 1973 Accuquartz

Submitted by Jim Townsend on
Manufacture Year
1973
Movement Model
2242
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
F002351
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

10KT Goldplate Diamond dial Runs like a top. This little hummer was well worth the money :)

Bulova watch
Bulova Watch
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John.Corris
Posted May 18, 2012 - 11:36am

Hi Jim,

Your watch is similar to mine. I wonder do you have the instructions on how to set the time and day/date function ? I don't have the instructions for mine and the date is wrong.

http://www.mybulova.com/watches/1974-accuquartz-3745

It has been renovated and I managed to locate a new crystal, still looking for a crown. I bought a scruffy one which keeps great time which I will keep for spares.

I have noticed the prices going up with dealers asking $100+ for non runners.

John

 

William Smith
Posted May 18, 2012 - 1:23pm

In reply to by John.Corris

John  To set the day, set time back from 24 hours to 18 hours, then forward to 24 hours, etc... The date set is listed as "quickset" so I'm guessing when the crown is "out" in the time set position, you give a little pull and it advances the date by one day.  I'd check with others to see if I got this right before you try it and pull your crown all the way out.  I'm just guessing here.

William Smith
Posted May 18, 2012 - 1:16pm

Gang

The movement series came in at least three versions:

2240: no date

2241: date

2242: day/date



Since I believe we made this model ID name up, based on year, movement, and features stated on the dial, would it be better to ID as Bulova 1973 Accuquartz 2242?  It is listed as having 13 Jewels.