1963 Accutron Astronaut by Bulova (per M3 caseback stamp and serial number range.) Several things to note about this watch. Serviced in Dec 2020 so runs well. Correct vintage coffin bracelet was added by me and was not matched to watch at factory. Dial is nice. (Judge for yourself.) The hands show pitting. The case is good. There's wear but no dents, nicks etc.. The bracelet is on my 7 1/4 wrist. It doesn't pinch but it is as big as it's going to get without new links. I bought this watch from the son of the original owner (I don't have any documentation though, just the story.) His father was a barge captain on the Mississippi and loved this watch for it's accuracy. It was in his safety deposit box after he died, which also attests to how he felt about the watch. My price is $1600 USD. Buyer pays shipping. Payment is by bank wire unless we know each other or you have a reputation on OF in which case check or PayPal friends family okay. Returns okay if you notify me within 24 hours after receiving the watch that it is not what you expected based on my description. Please no trades or low offers. Thank you again to the OF for the space and for hosting. https://omegaforums.net/threads/terrific-deal-with-pdxleaf.137863/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/ikanbilisclub-great-guy-and-buyer.133344/#post-1811359 https://omegaforums.net/threads/pdxleaf-is-a-great-seller.122886/
It’s beautiful surprised to see it on the sales block. And deal with Dave in confidence excellent and trustworthy seller
Hanging onto my Glycine 12 on top (if it ever gets back from the shop.) Hope you sent yours in. It's a long wait. This is probably terrible sales technique but here's the M2 Astronaut I am found that is replacing this M3 for sale:
I’ll measure my wrist tomorrow Is this when they were still designated the “Accutron GMT”? In either event, surprisingly nice with the clean dial!
New price and terms. $1600 usd. Buyer pays shipping. Please see first post for additional information. Thanks.
That coffin link looks fantastic on there. I keep telling myself I don't need a coffin link on mine but then I'll see a photo of a coffin link on an Astronaut, then I decide that I need to find a coffin link.
Thank you all for the kind comments. Fortunately, we have managed to elude ebay. The watch is heading to it's new home. Thanks again to the OF mods and platform. Cheers.
Congrats on the sale. To the right space watch collector, this is a great piece at a fair price. These are not everyone's jam, but they are seriously cool watches that deserve a little more respect than they get.