As I continue to clean out the home that I was born and raised in I found 14 more time pieces today. 5 wrist and 9 pocket watches. Among todays finds was this 1973 Bulova Accutron date and day. I have not found the variant yet. This watch is inscribed for my grandfathers retirement in 1975.
The movement is #2182G which is not in the data base at this time.I don’t see a Jewel number. There is a very small N3 just below the battery retaining clip on the movement and the case has a N4.
I must say I am enjoying the sleuthing to try and identify these heirlooms that will be passed on to the kids. I really appreciate the information that has been gathered here on my bulova.com and the effort and insight the panel provides.
Thank you
Sorry my bad. I should have listed this as 1974 it’s only the movement that was 1973.
I also did find an add from 1974 that has a #2182 movement but not a G.
https://www.mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage_ads/Bulova_AD_1974_1.jpg
What fun you must be having - I recall doing the SAME thing for my father AND my grandmothers home (sorry to say - no Bulovas but my father had 18 pocket watches and one very cool Zodiac Astrographic SST that he wore every single day)
THIS is the watch I hope you keep as it's inscribed to you grandfather (yes, I'm jealous). Get it serviced - I'll recommend someone - Accutrons are SO COOL. Watches are wonderful keepsakes.
In reply to What fun you must be having … by Geoff Baker
In reply to What fun you must be having … by Geoff Baker
Yes Geoff I am enjoying the process of discovery here with the Bulova watches. I never would have imagined how difficult it is to nail down the exact models. Not so much this one but the two older ladies watches I have. There are so many models and variant’s. I’m just getting started with the other wrist watch and pocket watch brands, very cool stuff I’m discovering.
I don’t plan on parting with any of the pieces right now, especially this engraved one from my grandfather as my son and I are namesakes. In fact I’m William the 7th and my son is the 8th in lineage.
I do plan on getting many of them serviced before passing along to my son and daughter.
again thanks to the panel, I see why you enjoy the investigating.