Bulova Accutron M7 Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1967
This Bulova Accutron M7 is a 1967 electronic wristwatch featuring a 14K yellow gold case. The watch has a champagne-colored dial with gold-tone baton hour markers and a date display window at the three o'clock position.
The Bulova logo is positioned at six and nine o'clock, with the Accutron signature also present on the dial. The watch is powered by a 218 D electronic movement. The case measures 34.50mm in diameter, excluding the winding crown, and 40mm in length including the lugs. The case is engraved on the exterior with "Bulova patented 14 KT Gold case – Waterproof – M7 - D37171". The timepiece is finished with an 18mm brown alligator strap.
The winding crown is situated at the four o'clock position.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1967
- Type
- Electronic wristwatch
- Maker
- Bulova
- Strap
- Brown alligator strap
- Movement
- Bulova 218 D
- Engraving
- Bulova patented 14 KT Gold case – Waterproof – M7 - D37171
- Case Material
- 14K yellow gold
- Case Dimensions
- 34.50mm diameter, 40mm length
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece is powered by an electronic movement identified as the Bulova 218 D. This movement belongs to the 218 family of electronic calibers. The inclusion of the letter 'D' in the movement designation refers to the presence of a date complication, which corresponds with the visible date display on the watch face.
- Case and Dial
- The wristwatch features a 14K yellow gold case with a shape described as having a winding crown located at the four o'clock position. The case is marked with an engraving on the exterior specifying its construction and serial number. Measurements provided for the case are 34.50mm in diameter when excluding the winding crown, and 40mm in length including the lugs. The dial is finished in a champagne tone and features gold-tone baton indices for hour markings. The Bulova logo is featured prominently at the six and nine o'clock positions. A date window is integrated into the dial at the three o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Champagne sunburst dial finish • Date window at three o'clock • Bulova tuning fork logo at six and nine o'clock • Case crown located at four o'clock
- Identification and Markings
- The watch is identified as a Bulova Accutron M7, dated to 1967 based on the provided specifications. The case back or exterior bears an engraving containing the brand name, a patent reference, material composition, the 'M7' model designation, and the serial number D37171. The watch is listed with an 18mm brown alligator strap, though no original box or papers are included with the object.
Identification
- Serial number
- D37171
- 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: Waterproof status has not been tested or verified
- Research required: Exact manufacturing location is not stated