1973 Bulova Accutron Astronaut Mark II Retro Mens GMT Watch, 10K Gold-Filled - Near New-Old-Stock Semi Quick-Setting Date keeping like new chronometer grade

keeping like new chronometer grade time in four positions

The case lugs have been professionally modified to accommodate a leather strap

Today's offering showcases this very cool vintage direct read Lord Elgin

This classic Seamaster has a cool retro look and presents on the wrist like new

Case number: 729

1973 Bulova Accutron Astronaut Mark II Retro Mens GMT Watch, 10K Gold-Filled - Near New-Old-Stock Semi Quick-Setting Date keeping like new chronometer gradeLaunched in 1960, the Accutron at the time was the world's first fully electric watch and the most accurate timekeeping mechanism ever devised. They are remarkable watches with a fascinating story the tuning fork technology was originally developed for NASA because of its accuracy and had to be hidden from the Russians. The Accutron was so accurate that the U. S. government asked Bulova to delay the release of the cutting edge movement for fear the