Accuquartz

This watch was given to my father by my mother in the early seventies. It was purchaced at Zales Jewlers at South Dekalb Mall near Atlants Ga.. The purchace price was around 2K. I know it's a Accuquartz and is 18 k gold.

I have 2 questions:

1: Does the second hand sweep or tick?

2: What would be the chance of finding extra links for the band?

Thank You in advance for any information.

                                                   C.D.Wilson

Made to celebrate the 100 year anniversary

Accuquartz  2240 with SS Bezel & SS Back  . Accutron with 10kGF Bezel & SS Back Accutron with 10kGF Bezel & SS Back  -  There are 3 variations of the 224.

2240: Time only, with sweep seconds.

2241: Time, Sweep secs., Day display.

2242: Time, Sweep Secs., Day and Date display. 

This ACCUQUARTZ  watch appears to be somewhat unusual.  The dial does not have the accutron emblem but has an unknown emblem (looks like it might be from the Luftwaff!!!) perhaps some company logo as a presentation watch.  It is strange there are no serial numbers.  I believe the band may be original but there is no manufactures name and only imprinted with USA.

I recently purchased this watch and was quite surprised at how pristine the watch is.

This is a gold plated 1976 Bulova Accuquartz used to belong to my grandfather.

It was presented to him for work he carried out for a bank during his employment, which is why it is stamped on the back plate with his name D.M. Slingsby and the year it was presented.

I have tried to show as much detail as I can in the photo's

On the inside of the back of the case it says that the main bezel of the watch is gold plated to 20 microns.

I have managed to locate a new #344 battery and installed it, but the watch doesn't appear to be running.

There is no obvious damage to the mechanism so I'm assuming it's an electronic issue?