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"I think 1 of the best bargains in vintage watches is the original HUMMER, the Bulova Accutron (Spaceview). These can be found for under $1,000." Totally agree, the 214 'Spaceview' is THE Accutron. The 218 line is fine too but not as cool. They made a 'skeleton' 218 but they were just not the same. No pizzazz. FYI...the 14K and 18K Accutrons have a lot of gold in their cases compared to most other brands. Many of their vintage mechanicals were pretty heavy too. I have a pair of 1950s 'Beau Brummel' automatics that are heavier than the average watch of the same era...one white gold, one yellow gold. Beau Brummel = diamonds on the dial. "the bulova moonwatch (in SS bracelet) is IMHO an example of this, (still I am on the hunt, I know I am late)" Glad to say I have one from 1964 in original condition with the factory issue Bulova signed Kreisler 'coffin' bracelet. A friend gave it to me and it is in 85 to 90% condition with just a little bit of corrosion on the H and M hands from the lume. Kreisler bracelet prices have gone crazy too, eBay item number 183760670497 Here is one of the best Bulova Accutron mechanics in the business... The ONLY Recommended site. Accutron Repair and Spaceview Repair (mybob.net)

Here’s what mine looked like when I got it, after I’d been rubbing it on my tshirt nonstop for a week. Gouges upon gouges and bleached bone white indexes from years in the sun on dive boats.

Yeah, but once the MBW is kitted out with OEM bits, the story has to take a different turn.