RESTORED 1971 Bulova Accutron "261" #7035 Tuning Fork 218 SS Men's Watch

Description: A very nice fully restored 1971 Bulova Accutron model #261, one of the most iconic 218 designs. The case, caseback, and caseback ring were all restored as close as possible to original. Overall in gorgeous condition with just some light wear, particularly on the caseback. The dial and hands show normal signs of aging. Original lume on the dial and hands. Brand new genuine NOS 7035 Accutron crystal installed. Brand new NOS index wheel installed. New battery installed. This watch was fully disassembled, ultrasonic cleaned, oiled, phased for modern 1.55v batteries and regulated within -/+2 seconds per day. No band included, takes 18mm bands. This watch includes a 2 year warranty (FOR U.S. BUYERS ONLY). I will include a Accutron guide that I wrote, the last page contains warranty information. I will also include an extra battery replacement. I service & repair Tuning Fork Accutron watches. The highest quality & Accutron recommended synthetic oils and lubricants are used. A professional vibrograf tuning fork watch timing machine is used to regulate watches. Expect the watch to gain 2-4 seconds per day when worn, because when in the fork down position gravity will slightly increase the fork frequency. Phasing (microadjustment of index and pawl finger positioning for ultra precise timekeeping) is accomplished using a vintage Accutron Watchmaster test set and variable power supply to incrementally increase the voltage and make super fine adjustments to allow the watch to run normally on 1.55v batteries. These watches were made for 1.35v batteries which are no longer available, however most Accutrons can be phased to run just fine on modern batteries. A small percentage of Accutrons can't be phased for modern batteries because they have forks less tolerant of higher voltages, resulting in excessive amplitude. Most of my accutrons for sale are phased for modern batteries, occasionally I will decide that an accucell (a special battery made for accutrons to run at a lower voltage) is more appropriate, but regardless I will mention it in the description. These watches are also not waterproof, so please avoid water & moisture. I really love Accutrons and I believe they're some of best watches ever made. My goal is for Accutrons to be continued to be worn and loved for decades to come.

Price: 1350 USD

Location: Niles, Illinois

End Time: 2024-11-22T20:58:48.000Z

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