Bulova, Stainless Steel 'Accutron Astronaut' Wristwatch, Circa 1966
Sale 678 - Fine Timepieces
Oct 4, 2019
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $813
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Bulova, Stainless Steel 'Accutron Astronaut' Wristwatch, Circa 1966
38.00 mm case diameter, matte silvered dial signed BULOVA ACCUTRON ASTRONAUT, luminous baton and arrow numerals, luminous steel skeletonized hands with arrow-tipped GMT and center seconds hands, bidirectional bezel, screw-on case back, Cal. 214 battery movement with tuning -fork oscillator, bullet link bracelet, deployant clasp with Bulova logo.
Case back stamp: BULOVA WATERPROOF PATENTED STAINLESS STEEL B35263 M6.
Case back stamp: BULOVA WATERPROOF PATENTED STAINLESS STEEL B35263 M6.
Property from Collection of Leo Williams, Lake Forest, Illinois
Condition Report
Please contact the jewelry department at jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.
The watch does not have a battery and is currently not in working order. The metal hands have evidence of rust present and the crystal has eye visible scratches consistent with wear with a hairline crack at the bezel edge extending from 4 to 5 o'clock. The metal case and bracelet have scratches and marks consistent with regular use with a few link ends slightly bent and out of alignment. The clasp needs cleaning and does not close completely and securely. The watch has an internal circumference of 7 1/2 inches, the clasp is loose and staying closed well.
Please note that Hindman Auctions does not warranty the current or future working of the timepiece.
The watch does not have a battery and is currently not in working order. The metal hands have evidence of rust present and the crystal has eye visible scratches consistent with wear with a hairline crack at the bezel edge extending from 4 to 5 o'clock. The metal case and bracelet have scratches and marks consistent with regular use with a few link ends slightly bent and out of alignment. The clasp needs cleaning and does not close completely and securely. The watch has an internal circumference of 7 1/2 inches, the clasp is loose and staying closed well.
Please note that Hindman Auctions does not warranty the current or future working of the timepiece.
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