Bulova 1974 Accutron Railroad

Submitted by ArchieGoodwin on
226
Manufacture Year
1974
Movement Model
N3 ('73) marked 214H (hacking) tuning fork
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
K72306
Case shape
Round
Case color
Yellow
Crystal details
Circular acrylic
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Railroad approved, stainless case, with 24hour dial.  Backset original 214 Accutron movement.   Appears to be an original Railroad model, from case and H marked movement.  Has the shorter hour hand, which doesn't obscure the inner 24 hr markings. '74 ABC Case Parts Catalog info follows: Case # 2446 / Caliber # 214 / Crystal # 1254AW / Crown # 9869SS / Gasket # G735 / Back rim # BR4 / Spring bar # 918

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JP
Posted March 7, 2014 - 11:31am

with a new crystal that one should be a dandy. I have one myself and love it.

ArchieGoodwin
Posted March 7, 2014 - 1:23pm

Thanks JP and 5thAveRest.  JP, I've had the crystal buffed out and the case cleaned/polished since the pic above and it looks much better.  It's my "go to" Accutron that I'm most likely to grab for casual wear. 

 

Eric

mybulova_admin
Posted March 8, 2014 - 10:11pm

Ditto on the 'ACCUTRON' "226". Stainless Steel version.