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 Posted: Fri Jul 27th, 2007 10:26 pm
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Chick Hazzard
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 Bulova Accutron is bringing back the old Astronaut watch. Retails for about $1200. It is now an automatic.
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 Posted: Fri Jul 27th, 2007 10:32 pm
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 Saw that one in WatchTime...  very cool imho.. :cool:
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 Posted: Fri Jul 27th, 2007 11:04 pm
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 If anyone gets a line on this one, let me know. I want this watch to go with my original.
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 Posted: Fri Jul 27th, 2007 11:44 pm
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 Edgel wrote: If anyone gets a line on this one, let me know. I want this watch to go with my original.

That would just kick ass, Edgel. Anyone got the specs? I didn't see Watch time...
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 Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 12:03 am
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 Accutron Astronaut Watch.
  • ETA 2893-2, automatic, self-winding mechanical GMT movement.
  • Domed sapphire crystal.
  • Luminous hands and markers.
  • Exhibition see-through four-screw caseback featuring Buzz Aldrin signature.
  • Stainless steel case and bracelet.
  • Fixed bezel-ring with anodized 24-hour scale in day/night colors.
  • Deployment buckle closure with lock.
  • Water resistant to 100meters/330feet.
Didnt  list the size... but is available now for $1165 on:
http://watcheswatches.stores.yahoo.net/newacasmewa2.html
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 Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 12:20 am
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 Thanks for that, Steve. Looks sweet!! That damn Buzz will sign any numbr of Accutrons I guess... This makes perfect sense, though.
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 Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 12:22 am
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 np Mark...  I do wanna see what they sized it at - may have to stop at the AD down the street manana and see if he can get one in to check out.  hand6.gif

Paxman wrote: Thanks for that, Steve. Looks sweet!! That damn Buzz will sign any numbr of Accutrons I guess... This makes perfect sense, though.
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 Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 12:28 am
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 Even the Bulova website doesn't indicate size...  but they do say it is a 'controlled production run' of 1000 pieces... :)
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 Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 12:45 am
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 that is a sweet Astronaut....I would bet it is at 42mm or larger which would be perfect imhocool10.gifI have a Bulova AD local too...may have to stop in hand6.gif Marc can get Bulovas...maybe he knows and can get us some!yourock.gif
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 Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 02:58 am
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 Not to bad will see if i can find a even better price.

Lowest so far is $971.25 go to discountwatchstore.com and in search enter 28B088 ;)
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 Posted: Sat Jul 28th, 2007 09:20 pm
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 Damn that is nice!
I still want an original hummer though without breaking the bank.
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 Posted: Sun Jul 29th, 2007 12:18 pm
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 That is a real looker. I love the hour markers around the dial it would look real sweet around the ol' wrist. Does anyone own any of the original if so any pics?
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 amwilliams9 wrote: That is a real looker. I love the hour markers around the dial it would look real sweet around the ol' wrist. Does anyone own any of the original if so any pics?

Edgel's got one... he might just put up a pic or try a search on the forum and you might come up with it...

I have to agree though, the whole concept and historical tie in make this an extra attractive watch.
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 Posted: Sun Jul 29th, 2007 01:21 pm
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 Here's a picture of my 1969 Astronaut.

Attachment: Astro relume 002.JPG (Downloaded 45 times)
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 Posted: Sun Jul 29th, 2007 01:28 pm
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 Edgel wrote: Here's a picture of my 1969 Astronaut.

WOW! Nice Verry Verry Nice!! Quick edit you know this makes me feel soo like a newbie I was only one year old when that watch was produced.

Last edited on Sun Jul 29th, 2007 01:30 pm by amwilliams9
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 Edgel wrote: Here's a picture of my 1969 Astronaut.


And the MAN delivers... I was only four myself when this beauty cleared the atmosphere, but I do remeber my Mother sitiing me down and telling me to watch the moonshot!! She did me a SOLID that day, giving me a vague recollection of a most historical event.

Thanks to Edgel for having this beauty and just think how sweet it will be when he gets the new model.

I hope some day the watches I am aquiring now will be as timeless and desireable as Edge's Astronaut!!
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 Posted: Sun Jul 29th, 2007 02:47 pm
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 Here is a Q&D of my small collection of "hummers" all made between 1963 and 1972.

Attachment: 2007-07-29 002.JPG (Downloaded 38 times)
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 Got a close up of the top left one? I'm likey very much.
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 Posted: Sun Jul 29th, 2007 03:10 pm
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 that is a beauty !!!!! I would guess its about 42 mm ?
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 Posted: Sun Jul 29th, 2007 04:08 pm
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 I hope you disregard the lint on the dial. This is a 218 spaceview II with 14k. case and about 38mm. The original Accutrons were smaller than today's watches, most being 35 to 38mm.

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 Edgel wrote: I hope you disregard the lint on the dial. This is a 218 spaceview II with 14k. case and about 38mm. The original Accutrons were smaller than today's watches, most being 35 to 38mm.

That is one nice piece of watch.  Even better in the closeup!!
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 Posted: Sun Jul 29th, 2007 04:25 pm
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 Edgel...I bet that box just Hummmmmmmssss a beautiful tune Buddy!cool10.gif
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