Bulova 1973 Accutron Date & Day

Submitted by willie_gunn on
BC
Manufacture Year
1973
Movement Model
2182
Movement Jewels
15
Case Serial No.
3-451974
Case shape
Oval
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
30mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

My second Bulova, this time a 1973 Accutron.  Recently acquired via eBay, this watch was not working despite a battery change. However I found a watchmaker here in the UK who soon had it working again - apparently there was a contact issue. It's now humming nicely and keeping good time.

1973 Bulova watch
willie_gunn
Posted June 15, 2016 - 7:51am

Looking at the 1972 catalog, this looks very much like model 21518-6W, Accutron Date and Day "BC", though on mine the name "Bulova Accutron" is at the top.

JP
Posted June 15, 2016 - 11:28am

Could be a dial refinish.

willie_gunn
Posted June 15, 2016 - 2:37pm

[quote=JP]

Could be a dial refinish.

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It doesn't look that way, but I'm new to Bulovas so you may be right.

Andersok
Posted June 15, 2016 - 12:40pm

I'd say you found the correct model; Accutron Date and Day 'BC'.

I don't think having 'Bulova Accutron' on your dial is a concern, as this dial configuration can be seen in 1973 ads on some other Accutron models.

Very nice example that you picked up, looks like the original band!

willie_gunn
Posted June 15, 2016 - 2:41pm

Yes, I think it is - it has the Bulova logo on the buckle clasp.  It seems to be specific to this model, as the band is integral.

$185 in 1973 was pretty pricey - I make it just under $1,000 in today's money, allowing for inflation.

JP
Posted June 15, 2016 - 3:42pm

Day date BC

jabs
Posted June 15, 2016 - 3:47pm

+1

Geoff Baker
Posted June 19, 2016 - 7:27am

Hello willie_gunn, welcome back. I'd say this is a very nice Accutron watch.

1973 Accutron Day and Date "BC"