Bulova Accutron 'Electric Brown' Day-Date
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1976
This Bulova Accutron Day-Date is a stainless steel wristwatch produced in 1976. The watch is powered by the Accutron Caliber 218 movement, an electronically powered tuning fork mechanism that vibrates at 360 hertz.
The dial features an engraved motif with iridescent finishes and includes a day-date display. The case is constructed from stainless steel and incorporates a crown positioned at the 4 o'clock position. The production date is identified by the manufacturer's "N6" caseback code, where the "N" indicates the 1970s decade and the "6" specifies the year 1976. The watch is presented on a stainless steel bracelet. The Accutron line of watches, of which this piece is a part, uses tuning fork technology rather than a traditional balance wheel to achieve timekeeping accuracy.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1976
- Type
- Day-Date wristwatch
- Maker
- Bulova
- Model
- Accutron Day-Date
- Movement
- Accutron Caliber 218
- Date code
- N6
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
- Oscillation frequency
- 360 hertz
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a stainless steel case with proportions described as architectural and substantial. The crown is located at the 4 o'clock position, a placement that serves to differentiate the 218 series from its predecessor, the 214 series. The dial exhibits an engraved motif accompanied by iridescent finishes. The day-date display is situated at the 3 o'clock position. A tuning fork logo is visible on the lower portion of the dial at 6 o'clock.
- Visible features
- • Crown positioned at 4 o'clock • Day-date window located at 3 o'clock • Engraved dial motif with iridescent brown finish • Tuning fork symbol on the dial at 6 o'clock
- Movement and Technology
- This timepiece utilizes the Bulova Accutron Caliber 218 movement. This movement operates via an electronically powered tuning fork that vibrates at a frequency of 360 hertz. Unlike mechanical watches, this movement does not utilize a balance wheel. The technology was engineered to provide a smooth sweep and was marketed by Bulova to maintain accuracy within one minute per month during its production era.
- Identification and Dating
- The year of manufacture for this specific watch is 1976. This is determined by the "N6" date code located on the caseback. According to the manufacturer's coding system for this era, the letter "N" denotes the decade of the 1970s, while the numeral "6" denotes the specific year within that decade.
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: Movement condition not inspected visually as caseback is not shown in photos
- Research required: Accuracy claims are based on manufacturer historical data rather than current testing