
Vintage Bulova Accutron Quartz Day-Date Wristwatch
This is a vintage gold-toned Bulova Accutron Quartz wristwatch, featuring a circular case and an integrated expansion-style metal bracelet. The dial is a brushed champagne gold color with black Arabic numeral hour markers and a printed minute track. It displays the 'BULOVA ACCUTRON' branding below the 12 o'clock position and 'QUARTZ' above the 6 o'clock position. A dual-aperture day/date window is located at the 3 o'clock position, showing the day (SA) and date (29). The watch features slender baton-style hands with a needle-thin seconds hand. The crystal appears to be acrylic, showing significant surface scratching and scuffing consistent with heavy use. The gold-toned plating on both the case and the patterned Speidel-style expansion band shows noticeable wear-through and oxidation, particularly on the edges and high-contact points. The crown is located at the standard 3 o'clock position. Given the 'Accutron Quartz' branding, this piece likely dates to the late 1970s or early 1980s, a transitional period for the brand following the original tuning fork era. The overall condition is fair to used, with clear signs of age and mechanical patina.
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Estimated Value
$45-75
Basic Information
Category
Horology / Vintage Timepieces
Appraised On
March 29, 2026
Estimated Value
$45-75
Item Description
This is a vintage gold-toned Bulova Accutron Quartz wristwatch, featuring a circular case and an integrated expansion-style metal bracelet. The dial is a brushed champagne gold color with black Arabic numeral hour markers and a printed minute track. It displays the 'BULOVA ACCUTRON' branding below the 12 o'clock position and 'QUARTZ' above the 6 o'clock position. A dual-aperture day/date window is located at the 3 o'clock position, showing the day (SA) and date (29). The watch features slender baton-style hands with a needle-thin seconds hand. The crystal appears to be acrylic, showing significant surface scratching and scuffing consistent with heavy use. The gold-toned plating on both the case and the patterned Speidel-style expansion band shows noticeable wear-through and oxidation, particularly on the edges and high-contact points. The crown is located at the standard 3 o'clock position. Given the 'Accutron Quartz' branding, this piece likely dates to the late 1970s or early 1980s, a transitional period for the brand following the original tuning fork era. The overall condition is fair to used, with clear signs of age and mechanical patina.
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