Bulova Accutron Spaceview Reference 7396
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1973
This Bulova Accutron Spaceview is a cushion- or TV-cased tuning fork wristwatch bearing reference 7396. The source dates the piece to circa 1973 based on an N3 year code.
It is powered by an Accutron calibre 214 movement displayed beneath a skeleton dial aperture with an outer chapter ring. The stainless steel case measures 36 mm across by 38 mm lug-to-lug, fitted with a Plexiglas crystal and paired with an original Bulova stainless steel bracelet reference 10811.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tuning fork wristwatch
- Calibre
- 214
- Year Code
- N3 (circa 1973)
- Dimensions
- 36 mm width, 38 mm lug-to-lug
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- United States
- Bracelet Reference
- Bulova ref: 10811
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
- Model Reference Number
- 7396
Design
- Visible features
- • Cushion- or TV-shaped stainless steel case with vertical brushed finishing on the top bezel area. • Open skeleton dial showcasing bright green movement plates, copper coils, electronic components, and gear work. • Contrasting orange central sweep seconds hand and luminous-accented baton hour and minute hands. • Dark outer chapter ring with radiating white minute markers and broad block hour indicators. • White 'BULOVA ACCUTRON' text printed on the dial surface.
- Movement and Provenance
- The watch is powered by a Bulova Accutron calibre 214 tuning fork movement. The source lists the date of issue as 1973, referencing an N3 year code. The source notes the watch has undergone a complete overhaul and new battery fitting by a specialist. Verification of the case back markings is limited as the case back is not depicted in the provided visual records.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The dial is described as a skeleton 'T' configuration, allowing for observation of the internal tuning fork movement, including bright green movement plates and coils. The display features a dark outer chapter ring with white minute markers and block hour indicators. Time is read via luminous-accented baton-style hour and minute hands, with an orange central sweep seconds hand.
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece features a stainless steel case described as having a cushion or 'TV' shape. It is fitted with an original Plexiglas crystal. The case measures 36 mm in width with a lug-to-lug height of 38 mm. It is secured to the wrist via an original Bulova stainless steel bracelet, identified by the reference number 10811.
Identification
- Reference
- 7396
- 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 case back is not displayed, so the N3 year code and serial or reference stampings are source-reported and not independently visible in the image.