Bulova Accutron Day-Date 'Holographic'
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1976
This Bulova Accutron Day-Date 'Holographic' is a vintage wristwatch produced in 1976. The watch features an electronically powered tuning fork movement, specifically the Caliber 218, which operates at 360 hertz.
Unlike traditional mechanical movements, this system does not utilize a balance wheel. The timepiece is housed in a case featuring architectural proportions and is paired with a two-tone bracelet. The dial is described as a 'Holographic' champagne display with applied indexes. The watch includes a day and date complication with a display window positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The crown is located at the 4 o'clock position.
The production year is attributed to 1976 based on the 'N6' caseback date code, with the 'N' designating the 1970s and the '6' identifying the specific year.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Day-Date electronic tuning fork watch
- Maker
- Bulova
- Movement
- Accutron Caliber 218
- Frequency
- 360 hertz
- Crown Position
- 4 o'clock
- Place recorded
- United States
- Production Year
- 1976
- Dial Description
- Holographic champagne dial
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
Design
- Visible features
- • Champagne dial with holographic finish • Two-tone integrated link bracelet • Crown positioned at 4 o'clock • Applied indices and day-date window at 3 o'clock
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a two-tone aesthetic, combining silver and gold tones on both the case and the bracelet. The case is described as having architectural, substantial, and grounded proportions. A champagne-colored 'Holographic' dial serves as the primary visual element. The dial includes applied indexes and a day-date complication, with the aperture located at the 3 o'clock position. The crown is offset to the 4 o'clock position, a design choice intended to facilitate easier setting and wear compared to earlier Accutron models.
- Movement and Performance
- The watch is powered by the Bulova Accutron Caliber 218. This movement operates via an electronically powered tuning fork system, which vibrates at a frequency of 360 hertz. The mechanism replaces the traditional balance wheel found in mechanical watches, providing a continuous sweep motion for the hands. Bulova stated the performance of this movement was within one minute per month. This battery-driven system represents a shift from mechanical timekeeping to electronic oscillation during the 1970s.
- Identification and Dating
- The object is identified as a 1976 production based on the 'N6' code marked on the caseback. The alphanumeric coding system used by Bulova during this era utilized the letter to represent the decade, with 'N' corresponding to the 1970s. The number following the letter identifies the specific year, meaning 'N6' confirms 1976. This model is noted as a successor to the 214 series, incorporating design refinements such as the repositioned crown.
Identification
- 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 attributes the 1976 production date based on an 'N6' code on the caseback, which is not visible in the provided photos.
- Research required: The specific 'holographic' label for the dial is a descriptor provided by the source, which may be a marketing name.