[ArchieGoodwin]

Just saw these and thought I'd alert the group. I've seen Accutron cufflinks before, but never this variety. Looks like the tuning forks from the 2210 movement, correct?

Accutron Watch Cufflinks | eBay


Eric

 

[ArchieGoodwin]

Intestingly enough, this is the same seller who has listed an Accuquartz that clearly has a 2193 movement in it. No biggie though, probably doesn't even know the difference, as many sellers. Many just acquire them in estate sales and turn them.

Eric

 

[oliverb]

Yes, from the 221 mvt. Interesting. I was just looking at his listing of the 219 "Accuquartz" and wondering if I should tell him what he really had.

 

[ArchieGoodwin]

Probably wouldn't care too much. At least it's still an Accutron movement, and not a quartz conversion. Speaking of which, I recently opened the caseback of an Accutron that was a service award (Exxon I believe) for my wife's grandfather. I thought it would be a 2181 movement, but after hearing my inlaw's story about taking it to a jeweler (Macy's if I recall) and having it sent back and forth, and told it couldn't be fixed and such, I was surprised to find a Bulova (non working) quartz within. They may have been taken by a deceptive jeweler, or Bulova did the switch? They can't recall the details as it was attempted to be repaired many years ago. Would Bulova ask first, prior to replacing a tuning fork movement with a quartz, or just do it and send back a working watch? I've told them they could; if they wanted to, return it to original specs, which they may do.

Eric

 

[oliverb]

Eric,
A close friend personally knows a neighbor who did the same with his 218 and found, when returned (from Bulova repair service), it had a quartz mvt. inside. He was not notified nor asked if he wished the change to be made. I believe there is enough evidence to indicate this occurred many times after Bulova no longer supported the Accutron. Many folks perhaps didn't really care and were happy to have a working watch. My friends neighbor wasn't happy but didn't do anything about it. Personally, if it was my watch, I would want it returned to an original Accutron mvt. Today, with so many movements and "watches for repair or parts" available, it is a relatively easy thing to do. A different scene now than may have existed 20-30 years ago.

 

[ArchieGoodwin]

I'm certain I'll never get to the truth of how it happened, due to how many years ago this occurred (can't do anything about it). I'd obviously have it returned to original spec as well, but it's not my call. My inlaws may just have it done though. I'll have to get some pics, start a thread, and ask some questions regarding who best to do the job. It'll need a new movement, possibly clean the original dial, polish case and probably a new or buffed crystal. New strap too perhaps.

Eric