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I swapped the bracelet on my Astronaut. I had it on a vintage JB Champion komfit, but I always come back to this old Kriesler expansion bracelet. I love the look of it and the curved end links, and it is very comfortable.
 
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I'm a new member and thought I would post my Accutrons. The first is a 1971 Accutron, Then a 1965 Astronaut, and a 1974 Accuquartz. All on original straps/bands. The 65 and 74 are original owner/family watches. The 71 I found in 1974 outside a bank!
 
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I'm a new member and thought I would post my Accutrons. The first is a 1971 Accutron, Then a 1965 Astronaut, and a 1974 Accuquartz. All on original straps/bands. The 65 and 74 are original owner/family watches. The 71 I found in 1974 outside a bank!

That is a very sharp bullet bracelet on the Astronaut, very nice!
 
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My Accutron 100 Anniversary

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Does anyone know any Accutron Tuning Fork Specialist in the NYC?
 
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Does anyone know any Accutron Tuning Fork Specialist in the NYC?

If you are insisting on getting the Accutron repaired in your local area, the only repair close that I am semi-familiar with would be Starfindings (Ernie Goldman). I used them many years ago for 2-3 watches when they were downtown NYC but have moved to Jersey but that's still close enough. I would label them average but better than many that advertise greatness but nothing compared to a couple of true experts. I recall their warranty policy is good if you do have issues with the watch.
http://starfindings.com/

Ebay Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112314438311?hash=item1a267652a7:g:9kYAAMXQcVNQ8MKN
 
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If you are insisting on getting the Accutron repaired in your local area, the only repair close that I am semi-familiar with would be Starfindings (Ernie Goldman). I used them many years ago for 2-3 watches when they were downtown NYC but have moved to Jersey but that's still close enough. I would label them average but better than many that advertise greatness but nothing compared to a couple of true experts. I recall their warranty policy is good if you do have issues with the watch.
http://starfindings.com/

Ebay Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112314438311?hash=item1a267652a7:g:9kYAAMXQcVNQ8MKN

Thanks take a look!
 
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Vintage Bulova Accutron 218 Men’s Doctor’s Pulsation Watch, Serviced 5.jpg Vintage Bulova Accutron 218 Men’s Doctor’s Pulsation Watch, Serviced 3.jpg


May i ask about the back plate which says, “gold electroplated bezel.” means it is a plated not solid gold case correct?.
 
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Vintage Bulova Accutron 218 Men’s Doctor’s Pulsation Watch, Serviced 5.jpg Vintage Bulova Accutron 218 Men’s Doctor’s Pulsation Watch, Serviced 3.jpg


May i ask about the back plate which says, “gold electroplated bezel.” means it is a plated not solid gold case correct?.

Yes, assuming that the caseback is original to the watch. I believe that these doctor's watches were all sold gold. If I am correct the case is not original, or might it be possible to fit a plated caseback to gold case?

EDIT: I appear to be wrong as I have examples of gold plated Accutron doctor's watches:
https://mybulova.com/watches/1966-accutron-doctors-6011
https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/bulova-accutron-doctor’s-pulsation-caduceus-dial-watch.177591/
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TheNew007
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Recently won this on an auction (it does not hum/run); thought I share with you guys before sending it to service.
 
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Recently won this on an auction (it does not hum/run); thought I share with you guys before sending it to service.

That is a beauty. What year is it from?
 
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M9 Case back; so 1969.

The condition looks so much newer but the dial doesn't say Bulova and looks like an M3 or M4.

I love those bracelets too. They feel substantial and are very comfortable. A nice pickup.
 
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The condition looks so much newer but the dial doesn't say Bulova and looks like an M3 or M4.

I love those bracelets too. They feel substantial and are very comfortable. A nice pickup.
I guess I got lucky with this; there weren’t much people bidding on this watch because the watch doesn’t run/hum, and mainly due to the fact that on the listed Auction photos; the watch’s Crystal was all scratched up and smudges everywhere to the point where the text Accutron & Astronaut looked blurry, it also had Gunk throughout the Watchcase, Bracelet and Bezel Ring, (The previous owner probably haven’t washed it for decades!) However I noticed just how sharp the watch Case& Bezel are; so I figured it is just built up sweat/dirt, which turned out to be true! As soon as I received the watch I took a brush and start working, also buffed the crystal with some PlastX, and TADA was shocked with the Condition after a little cleaning. Oh yeah the Lume still glows (but only for 2-3 mins before it dies out)
 
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Recently won this on an auction (it does not hum/run); thought I share with you guys before sending it to service.
Nice catch. You should be able to get it humming again. Whom will you entrust it to?
 
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Nice catch. You should be able to get it humming again. Whom will you entrust it to?
As with Everyone, I will entrust it to Rob Berkavicius.
 
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As with Everyone, I will entrust it to Rob Berkavicius.
Rob Berkavicius has serviced both of my Accutrons too. I was hesitant to send them from the US to Thailand but all went smoothly. Highly recommended.
 
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My 1964 Astronaut with a generic bullet bracelet. I am not skilled at taking a good wristshot--what looks like severe scratcheson the bezel at 3 is an artifact and not really there.
 
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