Pre-purchase advice sought on Bulova Accutron Spaceview

Hi folks

You know that feeling when you wear a favourite watch to work or a function and no one notices? Options at that point are either: feeling superior with your secret knowledge that your wrist candy is rocking the house, or spending even more time with likeminded people on OF.

Well, someone noticed my spaceview 😀And now she wants to buy this ‘66 Spaceview for her husband as a gift. I would value your input on this watch that is currently on auction. 5 days left at auction, and she is feeling lucky and hopes bidding stops at $450 CDN (currently at $230)

Description
Vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview M6 Watch 10K Gold Filled Mens 34mm. Great working condition.

My observations
- strap is too small, and that’s okay
- crystal is not on straight, not giving great confidence about whoever was in there before
- most likely a conversion, but he isn’t a collector so that is fine
- I have a genetic defect that doesn’t allow me to tell if a bezel is missing. Is this a stepped bezel or is there something missing
- straight-on photos show a orange blur at centre, I cant tell if it is an artifact or damage, but a new crystal is not a huge problem



Thank you for your kind attention 👍

Thx Prof. Will hang tight for some more opinions. I hope we get a reply to your other question about the other spaceview

This watch originally had a normal dial, but was converted to a spaceview. You can take any 214 Accutron remove the dial and put on a spaceview crystal. This was done in the 60s as well, but usually the hands would be changed. It will likely need a service ($150-$200 USD). If you want a conversion spaceview, I would look on eBay. There is a Bulgarian Accutron specialist Ludmil Balevski who sells nice serviced examples for $400. He has two different accounts hronotime and anticvarius. I have not bought from him, but have been researching.

Thank you all. I'll recommend she walk away from this one. I appreciate your time and insights. Very useful learning 📖