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Rodentman · 11 June 2006, 12:18 AM

I bought this a coupld of years ago and had some trouble with it. So I sent to Eric Grafton, the guy rectumended by RHD, for re-phasing to run on the modern battery, and possibly the correct hands if he can find them. I usually wear it on a groin strap with HD YG deployant, so I am not worried about the bracelet.

It's a nice vintage piece. I hope I can keep it running for a few more years.

Rockrolex · 11 June 2006, 01:05 AM

Haven't seen one of those close up in years, Bob. My uncle bought one when they first came out. I've got to ask him sometime whatever happened to his.

Good luck with it.

padi56 · 11 June 2006, 04:03 AM

Like Ed have not seen one of those for a while,they are now becoming
quite collectable,have a read of this link very interesting.
http://www.accutron214.com/AccutronSpaceviewHistory.htm

JJ Irani · 11 June 2006, 04:17 AM

That's a very interesting view, Bob....a good talking subject amongst friends!!

Rockrolex · 11 June 2006, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Like Ed have not seen one of those for a while,they are now becoming
quite collectable,have a read of this link very interesting.
http://www.accutron214.com/AccutronSpaceviewHistory.htm

Interesting read, Peter.

Rodentman · 11 June 2006, 06:19 AM

Thanks! I hope I can get the correct hands for it. That would make it more "original" obviously. I'll let you know what Eric tells me. It's a nice watch and it was quite accurate when running. I think Bulova advertised a minute a month as its accuracy, which was quite good considering this predated the quartz watch as we now know it.

Goodwatch · 11 June 2006, 07:21 AM

Sweet watch. High on my whish list and should belong in any serious collection. You can find many spare parts and refurbishing services on the Internet. This is where the revolution began!

mailman · 11 June 2006, 12:14 PM

Very nice watch Bob

dman · 11 June 2006, 08:54 PM

I like it Bob, that baby is FUNKY!!

12 June 2006, 12:03 AM

Great watch Bob!

I have an old Accutron that I wore when I was younger, but it's pretty beat up. I have been thinking of getting it refurbished. It's not a Spaceview, however......

As Frans stated there are plenty of places that service these watches. Here are 2 links I've found in the past (have not dealt with either place):

http://www.accutronservice.com/

http://www.accutrons.com/

Alan From New York · 12 June 2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodentman

the guy rectumended... I usually wear it on a groin strap ...

"rectumended?"

"groin strap?"

Sounds painful...

Manatee · 12 June 2006, 11:35 PM

That's a beautiful watch, Bob. I like those a lot, and will probably buy one.

11 June 2006, 12:18 AM	#1
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Vintage Accutron Spaceview I bought this a coupld of years ago and had some trouble with it. So I sent to Eric Grafton, the guy rectumended by RHD, for re-phasing to run on the modern battery, and possibly the correct hands if he can find them. I usually wear it on a groin strap with HD YG deployant, so I am not worried about the bracelet. It's a nice vintage piece. I hope I can keep it running for a few more years.

11 June 2006, 01:05 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,936	Haven't seen one of those close up in years, Bob. My uncle bought one when they first came out. I've got to ask him sometime whatever happened to his. Good luck with it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

11 June 2006, 04:03 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,018	Like Ed have not seen one of those for a while,they are now becoming quite collectable,have a read of this link very interesting. http://www.accutron214.com/AccutronSpaceviewHistory.htm __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

11 June 2006, 04:17 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That's a very interesting view, Bob....a good talking subject amongst friends!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 June 2006, 07:21 AM	#7
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Sweet watch. High on my whish list and should belong in any serious collection. You can find many spare parts and refurbishing services on the Internet. This is where the revolution began! __________________ Member# 127

11 June 2006, 06:19 AM	#6
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Thanks! I hope I can get the correct hands for it. That would make it more "original" obviously. I'll let you know what Eric tells me. It's a nice watch and it was quite accurate when running. I think Bulova advertised a minute a month as its accuracy, which was quite good considering this predated the quartz watch as we now know it.

11 June 2006, 12:14 PM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,501	Very nice watch Bob

11 June 2006, 08:54 PM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I like it Bob, that baby is FUNKY!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 June 2006, 12:03 AM	#10
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Great watch Bob! I have an old Accutron that I wore when I was younger, but it's pretty beat up. I have been thinking of getting it refurbished. It's not a Spaceview, however...... As Frans stated there are plenty of places that service these watches. Here are 2 links I've found in the past (have not dealt with either place): http://www.accutronservice.com/ http://www.accutrons.com/

12 June 2006, 11:35 PM	#12
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	That's a beautiful watch, Bob. I like those a lot, and will probably buy one.

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