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Ref. Accutron 218

discontinuedSecond-generation tuning forkDocumentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

Missing informationCore fields not yet documented for this reference: Case diameter, Water resistance, Dial

Lineage← Accutron 214Accutron 218Compare with previous

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The second-generation caliber, from 1966, and the more practical watch: a side crown, a quick-set date on many executions, and a movement that is easier to service than the 214. Crown position is the quickest way to separate the generations, and the two calibers are not interchangeable.

At a glance

Brand
Bulova
Collection
Accutron
Reference
Accutron 218
Production
1966
Caliber
218
Case material
Stainless steel, gold-filled and solid gold executions

Related references

Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. Accutron 214“The first-generation tuning-fork caliber”

    Accutron · 214

    1960
  2. Accutron Spaceview“The dial-less Accutron”

    Accutron · 214

    1960
  3. Accutron 218

    Accutron · 218

    1966This reference