Bulova Accutron Quartz | Gold Cushion | Champagne Dial

Bulova Accutron Quartz | Gold Cushion Case | Champagne Dial | Integrated Gold Mesh Bracelet

Description

The Accutron name is one of the most significant in American watchmaking history. Originally associated with Bulova's groundbreaking tuning fork technology of the 1960s, the Accutron brand continued into the quartz era as Bulova's premium line. This example pairs the Accutron cachet with a refined gold cushion case and integrated gold textured mesh bracelet.

The champagne dial is clean and understated with slim black stick indices, "BULOVA" above centre and "ACCUTRON QUARTZ" below. The cushion case shape with its softly rounded corners was a popular design choice for premium dress watches, offering a break from the standard round profile without the angular commitment of a square case.

The integrated gold textured mesh bracelet has a crosshatch pattern that gives it visual depth and a comfortable drape on the wrist. The overall effect is a cohesive, jewellery-like piece where case and bracelet are designed as a unified whole.

Key Features

• Brand: Bulova
• Model: Accutron Quartz
• Movement: Quartz
• Case Material: Gold tone
• Case Shape: Cushion
• Dial: Champagne with black stick indices
• Hands: Black
• Bracelet: Integrated gold textured mesh
• Origin: USA / Swiss

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Condition Report

• Dial: Champagne dial in very good condition. Indices secure. Accutron Quartz text legible.
• Hands: Black hands clean and properly aligned.
• Case: Gold tone cushion case retains colour. Minor surface wear.
• Crown: Functions smoothly.
• Bracelet: Integrated gold mesh bracelet in good condition. Crosshatch texture intact. Clasp functions.
• Movement: Quartz, keeping accurate time.

Historical Significance

The Accutron brand was born in 1960 when Bulova introduced the first electronic watch using a tuning fork mechanism. The original Accutron vibrated at 360Hz, producing unprecedented accuracy and the signature Accutron hum. By the 1970s and 1980s, the Accutron name had transitioned to represent Bulova's premium quartz line, maintaining the brand's association with precision and innovation. Today, vintage Accutron pieces from both the tuning fork and quartz eras are collected for their historical significance and design quality.

A refined Accutron piece with the integrated mesh bracelet design that defines the best of Bulova's premium line. The Accutron name carries genuine horological weight.