Bulova Accutron Astronaut
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
modern
The Bulova Accutron Astronaut is a modern GMT wristwatch, referenced as ASXA0015. It features a 41mm stainless steel case with a gold-tone finish and a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
The watch is powered by the Accutron Caliber 9058 automatic GMT movement, which operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides a 50-hour power reserve. The deep navy blue dial includes gold-tone hands and markers treated with luminous material, accompanied by a date display at the 3 o’clock position. It is equipped with a rotating ratchet topring featuring a blue aluminum day/night bezel for GMT functionality. The watch is secured to the wrist with a navy nylon strap, fastened by a three-piece wire buckle.
Water resistance is rated to 100 meters, and the movement includes anti-magnetic resistance up to 16,000 a/m.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- GMT wristwatch
- Maker
- Bulova
- Movement
- Accutron Caliber 9058
- Case Size
- 41mm
- Power Reserve
- 50-hour
- Vibration Rate
- 28,800 vph
- Water Resistance
- 100 meters
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
- Anti magnetic Resistance
- 16,000 a/m
Design
- Movement
- The watch is powered by the Accutron Caliber 9058, an automatic movement. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and features a power reserve of 50 hours. The movement displays hours, minutes, seconds, and the date, with the date aperture placed at the 3 o'clock position. The mechanism is protected by an anti-magnetic resistance rating of 16,000 a/m.
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece is housed in a 41mm stainless steel case finished in a gold-tone. The dial is deep navy and features gold-tone hands and markers, all of which are finished with a luminous material. The watch incorporates a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal intended for legibility and durability. Functionality is provided by a rotating ratchet topring which supports a blue aluminum day/night bezel. This bezel facilitates the GMT capability of the watch. The case is fitted with 20mm lugs and is water-resistant to 100 meters.
- Visible features
- • Rotating GMT bezel with dual-tone blue and silver color scheme • Gold-tone finish on the stainless steel case and crown • Three-piece wire buckle on the navy nylon strap • Date window located at the 3 o'clock position
- Strap and Attachment
- The Astronaut model is fitted with a navy nylon strap. The strap is secured using a three-piece wire buckle system. The lug width for the strap is 20mm, designed for versatility and weight reduction compared to traditional bracelet-style configurations.
Identification
- Reference
- ASXA0015
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source does not specify the exact year of manufacture
- Research required: The source uses the terms Bulova and Accutron interchangeably, leaving the primary manufacturing entity unclear