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Bulova Accutron Calendar Mickey Mouse

Sale price$995.00

A Funky Watch of an American Icon by Another American Icon.

Two For The Price of Fun!

BRAND HISTORY

The Bulova Watch Company was established in 1875 by Joseph Bulova in New York City. The company initially manufactured fine jewelry, but in 1911, it began producing Pocket Watches Like the "American Maid" and ladies wristwatches with the "Rubaiyat" which were popular at the time.


In 1920, Bulova introduced the first complete range of men's wristwatches in the United States. This was a prominent milestone as wristwatches were gaining popularity and replacing pocket watches.


In the years that followed, Bulova became a well-known brand and a leader in watchmaking, introducing many innovative technologies to the industry.

From Bulova's TV Commercial in 1926, The first television commercial in history.

For example, in 1927, Bulova introduced the first clock radio. In 1941, the company began producing watches for the US military and WWII alongside other American Brands like Hamilton and Waltham.


Throughout its history, Bulova continued to innovate and expand. In 1960, the company Introduced Accutron, the first electronic watch, which provided greater accuracy than mechanical watches. They continued their partnership with the U.S Government through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration AKA NASA and the U.S. Air Force.

Vintage Bulova Watch Ad showcasing the Accutron Technology

Bulova was vital to NASA with the use of Accutron timekeeping devices in over 40 space missions. One of the most prominent being Project Vanguard which were the first  U.S. manmade satellites to successfully orbit around the earth.


In 2008, the Bulova Watch Company was acquired by Japanese multinational conglomerate, Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. Today, Bulova continues to produce high-quality timepieces, including both mechanical and quartz watches, as well as clocks and accessories.

INFO
  • Model: Accutron Calendar
  • Year: 1974
  • Dial Color: Silver/White
  • Style: Casual
  • Bracelet: After Market Red Suede Leather
DIMENSIONS
  • Case Size: 39.7mm
  • Lug Width: 18.0mm
  • Lug to Lug: 44.0mm
  • Thickness: 11.0mm
  • Weight: 60.2g
MATERIALS
  • Case Material: Gold Electroplated (Base Metal)
  • Bezel Material: Gold Electroplated (Base Metal)
  • Case Back Material: Stainless Steel
  • Bracelet Material: Genuine Suede Leather
  • Crystal: Acrylic Crystal
  • Luminescence: None
MOVEMENT
  • Manufacturer: Bulova
  • Caliber: Bulova 218
  • Country: USA
  • Functions: 3-Hand (Hours, Minutes, and Seconds) and Date Indicator @ 3 o'clock.
  • Movement Type: Tuning Fork (Battery Operated)
  • Jewels: 15
  • Battery Life: 6 months

A Funky Watch of an American Icon by Another American Icon.

Two For The Price of Fun!

BRAND HISTORY

The Bulova Watch Company was established in 1875 by Joseph Bulova in New York City. The company initially manufactured fine jewelry, but in 1911, it began producing Pocket Watches Like the "American Maid" and ladies wristwatches with the "Rubaiyat" which were popular at the time.


In 1920, Bulova introduced the first complete range of men's wristwatches in the United States. This was a prominent milestone as wristwatches were gaining popularity and replacing pocket watches.


In the years that followed, Bulova became a well-known brand and a leader in watchmaking, introducing many innovative technologies to the industry.

From Bulova's TV Commercial in 1926, The first television commercial in history.

For example, in 1927, Bulova introduced the first clock radio. In 1941, the company began producing watches for the US military and WWII alongside other American Brands like Hamilton and Waltham.


Throughout its history, Bulova continued to innovate and expand. In 1960, the company Introduced Accutron, the first electronic watch, which provided greater accuracy than mechanical watches. They continued their partnership with the U.S Government through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration AKA NASA and the U.S. Air Force.

Vintage Bulova Watch Ad showcasing the Accutron Technology

Bulova was vital to NASA with the use of Accutron timekeeping devices in over 40 space missions. One of the most prominent being Project Vanguard which were the first  U.S. manmade satellites to successfully orbit around the earth.


In 2008, the Bulova Watch Company was acquired by Japanese multinational conglomerate, Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. Today, Bulova continues to produce high-quality timepieces, including both mechanical and quartz watches, as well as clocks and accessories.

INFO
  • Model: Accutron Calendar
  • Year: 1974
  • Dial Color: Silver/White
  • Style: Casual
  • Bracelet: After Market Red Suede Leather
DIMENSIONS
  • Case Size: 39.7mm
  • Lug Width: 18.0mm
  • Lug to Lug: 44.0mm
  • Thickness: 11.0mm
  • Weight: 60.2g
MATERIALS
  • Case Material: Gold Electroplated (Base Metal)
  • Bezel Material: Gold Electroplated (Base Metal)
  • Case Back Material: Stainless Steel
  • Bracelet Material: Genuine Suede Leather
  • Crystal: Acrylic Crystal
  • Luminescence: None
MOVEMENT
  • Manufacturer: Bulova
  • Caliber: Bulova 218
  • Country: USA
  • Functions: 3-Hand (Hours, Minutes, and Seconds) and Date Indicator @ 3 o'clock.
  • Movement Type: Tuning Fork (Battery Operated)
  • Jewels: 15
  • Battery Life: 6 months