Between November 1960 and April 1962... test pilot Neil Armstrong made 7 X-15 flights... before being selected a NASA astronaut. Here's he was clearly wearing an Accutron Astronaut tuning fork wrist watch .
So after getting way too jealous of all the beautiful astronauts, I bought one for myself. The hands are the only thing I don't like about it. I don't even mind the cheap Chinese bracelet is on, it is surprisingly comfy.
My one owner all,original Accutron 214 from 1964. Well, all original except for a replacement (identical) dial, third circuit assembly, third index wheel, second tuning fork, and many crystals and gaskets. Runs and looks like new at 54 years of age.
This one comes from the watch fair, in Zürich. I lurked on it early in the morning and nobody cared of it during the whole day. Before leaving the fair, I checked again the seller’s table and couldn’t leave without it
Thanks, buddy! Yep, Im pleased with that one, but Im afraid Ill have to let it go in the near future. My collection are taking over the house
For years I was mainly interested in art deco watches, but am now gaining a greater appreciation for 60s and 70s watches. But I'll start with an art deco model: Bulova Conqueror from 1926. This watch became the famous Lone Eagle model in 1927 after Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight.
More and more I'm finding myself wearing watches from the 1960s and 1970s, especially those with colored dials and/or colored trim. And especially if it is blue. I don't know the names of these first two (if you know, please tell me), and finally a Jet Star from 1972.
Our Bulova love has no boundaries See this April 2018 article on the Bulova TuningFork watches used in flight testing and NASA's hypersonic X-15 program... Time to Fly .
Picked up this rather generic 80's self winder for next to nothing . Wouldn't have bought it otherwise due to the honking great Pacific Coast Athletic Association logo. Can't figure out why anyone would want to be reminded of being an also ran. Runs like a new one, case and crystal are in perfect condition, bracelet is shedding its plating big time. I'll be replacing the bracelet before wearing it. Case back is un-marred, protected by a clear plastic shield like those used to protect crystals. No sign the back has ever been opened. Dead accurate to the second in a 24 hour run test.