As with most vintage watches it no longer has its original box or paperwork. Other: As expected of a vintage watch there are minor signs of age/patina/marks etc, and this one is in superb condition overall. Extended test accuracy (on bench, dial up and down) is excellent, within a couple of seconds average per day. Crystal polished with specialist compound to reduce the appearance of any minor blemishes. Very light hand polish of case components to reduce the appearance of any blemishes. Service/refurb: Only the best Moebius oils and grease have been used and applied correctly during the comprehensive service (types 9010, 9020, 8200, 8300, silicone grease). 20mm padded black leather strap with steel buckle and new Swiss spring bars. New/NOS items: Correctly sized 344 button cell battery. Original flat-top crystal with internal steel/chromed tension ring that frames the dial perfectly. Original set of 3 hands in steel/white to match the dial markings in super condition. Dial/hands/Crystal: Original Bulova signed dial, with contrasting steel/white hour markers, and framed day/date aperture. Bulova tuning fork symbol to the original crown. Casing: Stainless steel Bulova type ‘762’ with year code ‘N0’ (1970) and serial no. It retains its rarely seen casing spring and fixing screws (the curved triangular steel plate that bears against the case back, and which ceased to be fitted on later examples). Note that the day is set by advancing the hands past the 12 position, but the date can be quickset with the crown in the normal run position – this is the correct operation/design. This version of the movement has 2 positions of the crown, with the outer position for time adjustment with ‘hacking’ of the seconds hand. Movement: Bulova 2182 with year code ‘N0’ to denote 1970 year of manufacture, with ‘quickset’ date function. Make/Model : Bulova Accutron (218 Series) tuning fork watch. It has the iconic Bulova 218 series electronic tuning fork movement (revision 2182), known as the ‘hummer’ from its distinctive sound, and has been brought up to spec with the addition of the new, new old stock (NOS), and replacement parts listed below. Rare Day/Date 1970 Original Bulova Accutron 2182 Tuning Fork Watch – Fully Serviced (ref 1210) This great looking original Swiss vintage Bulova watch has been fully serviced following a complete strip down, clean, reassembly, and correct lubrication and timing.
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