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OrologioPazzesco 3T WIS
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Can someone tell me something about Accutron watches? I know only what I've read - i.e., that they are the high end Bulova watch line, but are they quality timepieces that compare to say, Tissot or Hamilton? I like some of their new designs like Gemini or Excursion, but I'd like to know if anyone hear has experience of them. Thanks. |
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foghorn 3T WIS
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IMHO they are very nice watches. They are only branded Accutron for the US market. You can find the identical pieces (for the most part) with Bulova on the dial in the European (and Canadian) market. It's due to the American familiarization with the Accutron name from back in the day when Bulova was a true American Co. and the wild popularity of the "original" Accutron quartz tuning fork movement. Now just about any Bulova product marketed for the US market over $400.00 bears the Accutron label - quartz OR automatic. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Very informative. Thanks for both the question and reply. ;) |
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Ron Jr 3T WIS 
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The orinigal Accutrons used a tuning fork not quartz at all. The logo on the dial is a stylized tuning fork. The current Accutrons are just trying to take advantage of the past glory of the line. My two Hummers both are 218's and are still extremely accurate.  |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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The Accutrons you mentioned are very nice...great value for the $ imhohand6.gif They were offering a 25yr warranty last year maybe longer but that is no longer available:( I have been looking at a square case Val.7750 at the local AD for a while watch2.gif |
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captobvious 3T WIS 
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I have a Gemini V-7750 chrono and it is a very nice watch, especially at the price you can get it for. I'd say that quality wise it's very comparable to the new Hamiltons, maybe a notch nicer, IMHO. |
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OrologioPazzesco 3T WIS
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Here are the two Accutron models I like best. The Gemini is a little out of my price range but the Excursions are quite reasonable. Which one do you like better - the blue dial 26B67 or the black dial chrono 26B65? Accutron 26B67:  Accutron 26B65:  |
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captobvious 3T WIS
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Both look like nice watches, but from a purely cosmetic statndpoint I think I like the blue one. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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CJ has this one incoming. Looks quite nice, too. |
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OrologioPazzesco 3T WIS
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Nice looking Accutron. The problem with buying watches online is that every PC monitor is different. So you can never tell what the true color of a dial is before actually seeing it. I contacted a seller about the blue dial Accutron Excursion and he said it is more of a dark denim color than the intense, rich blue pictured above. If that is the case, I do not like denim blue of any shade and that alone would be enough for me to choose the black chrono, which I have personally seen in a local jewelry store and which is actually very striking. That is just me. I will not dish out several hundred bucks for a watch unless I love everything about it - including the dial color and color shade!!! |
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Flying Doctor 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: CJ has this one incoming. Looks quite nice, too. It would be interesting to know what this one costs because it is a dead ringer for the Tissot Seastar 1000 Pete |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Flying Doctor wrote: Paxman wrote:CJ has this one incoming. Looks quite nice, too. I don't know about that Doc...  |
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Flying Doctor 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: Flying Doctor wrote:Paxman wrote:CJ has this one incoming. Looks quite nice, too. Well the same except for the dial, hands, winding crown, crown guards, bezel insert, bracelet....... face4.gif darn it. Well the bezel looks similar........... and that's what caught my eye. Thanks Paxman. I'm getting my eyes tested this evening. Not before time me thinks ;) |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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at 1st glance it reminds me of the Seastar also....but after Marks comparison pics it's easy to see the differenceshand6.gif I like my Seastar but in a way I like the Accutron much better....does anyone have the specs on this beautywatch2.gif |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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I am guessing the movement is an ETA 2824 |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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TY Markhand6.gif I would say you are right on the movt' being it has 25jcool10.gif |
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Johnny P Advisor 
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Take a look at the lug width 23mm, they mention screw down crown take a closer look at the picture below, face4.gif Accutron Men's VX-200 watch, black dial, stainless steel bracelet.Model Number: 28B80 A sophisticated collection designed with the durable functionality of a superior diver's watch and a fashionable touch of elegance, the Men's new VX-200 collection from Accutron is the perfect timepiece for the elegant diver. Simple black dial features luminous hands and markers that are quite legible with or without light, seconds hand movement with a red tip, and a date display at the '3' o'clock marker. Presented by a round stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal to protect the dial, a black unidirectional elapsed time bezel, a screw-down crown and a screw-down see-through caseback made from sapphire crystal and designed to display the precise automatic, self-winding mechanical movement. Features a diver's extension clasp.  Brand Accutron Series Vx-200 Style Number 28B80 Designed For Men Features: Date-Indicator-Feature, Analog-Display and Luminous-Display-Feature Great For: diving Movement Type Automatic-Self-Wind Crystal Antireflective-Sapphire Calendar Type Date Case Material Stainless-Steel Metal Finish Polished-Finish Case Height 45 mm Case Width 45 mm Bezel Material Stainless-Steel Bezel Function Unidirectional Dial Color Black Band Material Stainless-Steel Band Length Mens-Standard Band Width/Lug Width 23 mm Clasp Type Fold over clasp with safety Water Resistance 200 M Warranty 5 Years Manufacturer |
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yamahaki Guest
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I don't know about your picture, but it does have a screwdown crown. my ad had a 50% off sale last month on accutron and I bought that watch with the blue dial. also has a exhibition back and does run a 25j eta 2824. I also got the chrono version in black. At 50% off they were a steal. it has a valjoux 7750 in it. these are put back as they are keepers. |
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Johnny P Advisor
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yamahaki wrote: I don't know about your picture, but it does have a screwdown crown. my ad had a 50% off sale last month on accutron and I bought that watch with the blue dial. also has a exhibition back and does run a 25j eta 2824. I also got the chrono version in black. At 50% off they were a steal. it has a valjoux 7750 in it. these are put back as they are keepers. Not my picture photo came off worldlux site.:) I'm glad yours has screwdown crown:) |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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A Accutron Gemini with a 7750 inside should be on the way some time this week so hopefully by weeks end or next Monday I'll have pics. :cool: Found a steal of a deal but for it have been waiting over a week already. With that I may have 3 watches inbound this week actually. :D |
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KenC Admin 
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Flying Doctor wrote: Paxman wrote:CJ has this one incoming. Looks quite nice, too. First, it is a gorgeous watch, but not quite a deadringer for the Tissot Seastar. I think the bezel gives that impression, but on inspection there is a workd of difference in, not only the cosmestics of the dial and bezel insert, and the hands but in the case shape itself, crown and crown guards....that said, I think I want one!!!hand6.gif |
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Crue4 3T WIS 
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At 50%, that would be a very good addition. |
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