Bulova Accutron Jet Star
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1973
This Bulova Accutron Jet Star wristwatch is identified by the source as dating to 1973, denoted by an "N3" code. The timepiece features a stainless steel cushion-shaped case measuring 38mm in diameter.
It houses a tuning fork 218 movement. The dial is silver-grained and includes applied numerals at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions, alongside stick indices. A day-date calendar aperture is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The watch is fitted with a dark suede strap featuring white contrast stitching. The source describes the watch as factory-certified pre-owned, with certification performed by expert watchmakers.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Electronic wristwatch
- Year
- 1973
- Maker
- Bulova
- Features
- Day-date function
- Case Size
- 38mm
- Date Code
- N3
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Movement Type
- Tuning fork 218
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
Design
- Movement
- The watch is powered by a tuning fork 218 movement. This movement type is central to the Accutron technology, which utilizes an electronic tuning fork oscillating at a specific frequency for timekeeping. The movement is serviced and certified under the factory-certified pre-owned program. This involves rigorous inspection by watchmakers to ensure functional quality and adherence to original specifications.
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a cushion-shaped stainless steel case measuring 38mm. The design incorporates an integrated look, with the crown positioned at the 4 o'clock position rather than the traditional 3 o'clock position. The dial is finished with a silver-grained texture. It includes applied numeral markers at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions, with simple applied stick markers for the remaining hours. A day-date window is located at the 3 o'clock position, featuring a white-on-black or white-on-white display depending on the specific setting. A red-tipped sweep seconds hand provides contrast to the silver dial.
- Visible features
- • Silver-grained dial finish • Applied numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock • Red sweep seconds hand • Crown positioned at the 4 o'clock position
- Provenance and Identification
- The source identifies this specific watch as dating to 1973 based on the "N3" code located on the timepiece. The model is categorized as the "Jet Star," a line introduced in the early 1970s by Bulova. The item is offered as part of a partnership between the seller and the manufacturer, with the watch being sold as a factory-certified pre-owned unit.
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 exact serial number is not provided in the source text
- Research required: The source does not explicitly state the material of the strap