[ArchieGoodwin]

Oliverb, I know your experience has been quite different from mine, luckily. I'm glad to see that someone has had a different experience, because it seems that every 2210 Accutron I see advertised on eBay is said to be non working. I can't recall the last time I've seen one described as running.

My wife has a 2300 variant that she used to like to wear, but it unfortunately gains too much time (double indexing?). I have two really nice looking midsize 2300's (one that I originally mistook for a 2210) that don't run that I'd eventually like to have repaired for her. I have; of course , made up for that by acquiring some nice mechanical pieces for her. She loves her Ernest Borel "cocktail" and Synchron/Borel kaleidoscope watches.

Accutronredux, you have very nice examples of that model. I'd perhaps jump on one of those IF the integrated band was in good shape. Sometimes difficult to find one that's in good shape. My wife isn't a fan of bracelets, and prefers softer leather watchstraps. Those are pretty "blingy" pieces though, I think they're quite interesting pieces, and representative of the era.

Eric

 

[oliverb]

Ive bought several 221 movements listed as non-running that started right up with a fresh battery. They nice thing about the 221 and 230 calibers is that parts are available and generally cheap.

 

[rollerberg2000]

M5 Accutron 214 with odd color dial. Most pics it shows up as "yellow", but to my eye it has a pinkish or "salmon" hue to it. Any hint at the official color would be most appreciated!

 

[Spaceview M2]

I would think if that's not been redialed and the color altered some (which it may have), that's just aged patina and some fading and the dial was probably more silver tone when new. Alot of silver dial Astronauts have that hue to them when aged. That would be my best guess.


*** And camera settings can change the look of those dials also.

 

[rollerberg2000]

That's a great observation, it could have darkened over time. Now that you mention it, I've seen several photos of silver dialed Astronauts that were very different hues of silver.

After 53 years, I'm developing a "patina" myself lol.....

 

[Spaceview M2]

Here is a asto 'silver' dial that has somewhat of a faded gold tone hue to it. But I how this dial has been redone so that color is something the refinisher put on it so unless you know if its been redialed its sometimes alittle harder to tell. I can tell on this one with the tic mark at the 12 oclock position.

 

[rollerberg2000]

Ah, what does the tic mark signify? Is that a byproduct of the refinishing process?

 

[Spaceview M2]

Yes, i am no expert but it indexes the dial orientation properly. It keeps everything properly aligned.

 

[rollerberg2000]

That makes perfect sense. Like a rotary index table used in machining, only a smaller scale.

 

[rollerberg2000]

New (to me) 69 Astronaut

I have finally replaced my beloved Astronaut that grew legs from my desk several years ago.
This one will not be cavalierly left anywhere!

 

[watchabit]

DAAAYUM! Got to love those bullet bracelets! Really nice Astro.:thumbup1:

 

[rollerberg2000]

M7 SS Spaceview with bow tie lugs and JB bracelet

Just got this one back from the shop. The bracelet on this one is a head scratcher, it's a period correct JB Champion, but the buckle doesn't have the familiar tuning fork logo, only a pyramid and the initials JB on the clasp. So doubt it's original, the band feels like it's never been worn, maybe new old stock from somewhere.

 

[rollerberg2000]

M5 YGF 214 Spaceview with rarely seen YGF Coffin link bracelet.

There are likely many things incorrect about this watch, the hands certainly don't seem to be original (I'm not seeing the "bent tip" on the minute hand for example), so I may be renovating this one at some point. I bought it mainly to get the band in case I ever stumble upon a YGF Astro at some point.

 

[rollerberg2000]

M5 SS 214 Spaceview with "bark" bracelet

Another "new to me" Spaceview. The band does not have the tuning fork logo, but I like the bark finish on the buckle, sort of unusual.

 

[rollerberg2000]

1964 Astronaut Restoration

Nothing much finer than getting a box from Rob B. with your restoration! Case and bracelet refinish, this looks like a new watch!

 

[accutronredux]

Nothing much finer than getting a box from Rob B. with your restoration.

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I second that thought...it’s better than Christmas morning.:biggrin:

 

[tayloreuph]

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I second that thought...it’s better than Christmas morning.:biggrin:

Wow, Santa likes you guys better. I just get one in my boxes from Rob... but I usually only send one as well. Guess I need to step up my game


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[rollerberg2000]

"Bassview"

"Bassview"

 

[tayloreuph]

"Bassview"
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Deep, man, deep...


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[rollerberg2000]

1966 Stainless Steel "B" case black dial 214

Just got a long awaited box from Rob B.
First up is this nice "turtle lug" as I was calling it, but Rob called it a "B" case. I always thought Bulova maybe used the same die plates to strike these blanks as the Astronauts.