Accutron Spaceview Battery Changing is Weird

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Accutron Spaceview Battery Changing is Weird

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The Spaceview needs a new battery. Let's take care of that tonight!
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@starfindings 6 ай бұрын

I've been repairing Accutrons since 1970 after graduating from Bulova school. A dime is used to unscrew the battery hatch which fits perfect, not a nickel. Also, you should check the battery hatch spring on the reverse side of the battery hatch to make sure it makes contact with the battery when screwed down.

@KillingTimeWithNorman 6 ай бұрын

Oh! Cool. Thank you for that information! 🍸🍸

@SPYD3RBITE117 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ernie! I’ve been trying to find some information to repair an old railroad approved accutron that my grandfather passed down from me. I’d love to pick your brain sometime if you’d have the time!

@dannyg6592 Жыл бұрын

Cool episode, I enjoy watching battery changes. And that is the coolest vintage Spaceview, love it! So mid-century/rocket era - I remember these being sold new when I was a boy.

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Oh that's so cool that you got to see them new! Yeah I love Soaceviews! 🍸🍸

@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk Жыл бұрын

The jeweler who works on my watches was wearing an accutron with the tuning fork. I mentioned that many people don’t like the loud hum. He told me he had to move it to another room so he couldn’t hear it. Cool concept for a watch and good looking piece. Another great video Norman,thank you.

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

I had to work in my neighbor's office for a week last year, wore this watch, and could hear it all day there, now the humm brings back good memories of that crazy time :)

@peterhoare3219 10 ай бұрын

You should try having about 30 of them. It's like living in a fucken bee hive.

@KillingTimeWithNorman 10 ай бұрын

@@peterhoare3219 lol! That would be amazing! 🍸🍸

@peterhoare3219 10 ай бұрын

@@KillingTimeWithNorman If you take one off, put it on a wooden window sill, they start to resonate through the wood which greatly increases the hummmmmmm to the point where you can't sleep..... Pesky bastards. ..but WHAT character 🥰

@KillingTimeWithNorman 10 ай бұрын

@@peterhoare3219 Yes! That happens on my desk and shelf lol! 🍸🍸

@Quickened1 10 ай бұрын

I just used a dime to open mine. It fits perfectly, with just enough room. No slop, no slip, no scratches... Nice watch...

@KillingTimeWithNorman 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I keep a dime and a nickel in my watch supplies tackle box for hatches like these. 🍸🍸

@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын

It is a cool watch. Interesting to learn about the battery

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much sir!! 🍸🍸

@swright5690 3 ай бұрын

Thx for the refresher training.

@turkey0165 4 ай бұрын

Just restored my 1968 Bulova Rail Road 214 Accutron in 14k plated ! I love this watch and l ❤️ Love the Humm and continuous sweep second hand! Bulova bring back the tunning fork Accutron !

@KillingTimeWithNorman 4 ай бұрын

Oh cool! Totally! Bring it back - and release some nearly identical to the original pieces! Size and looks etc., just update them for modern batteries etc. :)

@starfindings 4 ай бұрын

Are you sure it's 'plated'? In 1968, Bulova was making gold filled cases, much better than plated one. Gold plated cases weren't used until mid 70's.

@KillingTimeWithNorman 4 ай бұрын

It may not be, I'll have to look.

@orlandodonado Ай бұрын

BTW what’s the CORRECT battery reference? “Ordinary” batteries display 1.5v and this Accutron works with a 1.35v

@KillingTimeWithNorman Ай бұрын

I'm away for a week, I'll look when I get back and let you know.

@NaNByZero Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful watch!!! May I ask, how long modern batteries keep this lovely lady alive? I heard, the original ones lasted only two months or so. 🕐⏳⚙️

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

I believe this last battery went for about a year or so. Now I have this video as a marker. So when this $1 battery dies, we'll know for certain how long it lasted! Think I'll do a video discussing that. 🍸🍸

@NaNByZero Жыл бұрын

@@KillingTimeWithNorman Oh yes, that would be interesting. ⏱⚙️⚙️

@zillsburyy1 Жыл бұрын

i have heard that these movements need maintenance after a while. i just changed the battery in my marathon navigator. same like opening

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've heard about the tuning fork going out.

@nicktatters7523 13 күн бұрын

When changing a watch battery, you should never touch the terminals, you short the batteries life 👍

@KillingTimeWithNorman 13 күн бұрын

@@nicktatters7523 Oh! That makes sense. Thank you for that tip!

@gz7587 Жыл бұрын

Idea: put the battery on your finger, let the watch drop down onto it, then flip it over.

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Next time I'm totally doing that! Thank you!

@javaman4584 11 ай бұрын

I'm considering an Accutron, but I find the battery situation very confusing. They originally ran on 1.35V mercury cells, which were larger than the 1.55V cell you are using, so they would have lasted longer and wouldn't have required a spacer. Mercury cells were banned in the US for environmental reasons in the early 1990s. I've read that some Accutrons run fine on 1.55V cells, while others have to be modified in some way to keep correct time. Then there is the Accucell, which is an adapter that takes a 1.55V battery and uses a resistor to step down the voltage to 1.35V. I have adapters like that for my old film cameras that used mercury batteries, but the battery can be replaced when it dies. It appears that the Accucell may come with the battery permanently fixed to the adapter, so when the battery dies you have to buy a new Accucell at $10 - $20 each, and eventually these will become unavailable from the one person making them. I don't know if this is true, but I don't feel like spending money to find out if the battery can be separated from the adapter. I guess I'll find out when/if I get an Accutron.

@KillingTimeWithNorman 11 ай бұрын

Excellent information, thank you! Yeah my Accutron is accurate like a well regulated mechanical movement, so every month or so I adjust it a little. Other than that, with the battery hatch and low prices, the spacer technique is pretty pain-free :)

@eduardohernando2849 8 ай бұрын

@@KillingTimeWithNormanby adjusting do you mean just the time or servicing it?

@starfindings 4 ай бұрын

Both batteries, 1.35v mercury oxide (#387) and 1.55v silver oxide (#387S) are exactly the same size. As far as life span of the battery between the two has to do with each watch, not whether it was the 1.35v or the 1.55v. MOST 214 Accutrons will run fine on the 387S 1.55v batteries. Aftermarket Accucell batteries actually bring the voltage down to 1.30v. I personally never use Accucell batteries since I like originality. Instead. certain adjustments on the movement can be made for the watch to keep the time it did with the 1.35v batteries. However, the Accucell battery (I think) uses a #395 battery which can carefully be dismantled and be replaced without buying another Accucell.

@javaman4584 4 ай бұрын

@@eduardohernando2849 He means adjusting the time. There is a phone app called WatchCheck that I use to measure the daily gain or loss in each of six positions, and when worn. For example, one of my Accutrons gains time in five positions, but loses time in the sixth. So if it has gained time at the end of the day, I place it in the position where it will lose time overnight, and eventually the time will be correct to the second. Of course I could always set the time manually.

@javaman4584 4 ай бұрын

@@starfindings Yes, thank you. I eventually bought two Accutrons. One had already been serviced and phased for 1.55V. The other one needed a new coil and rephasing for 1.55V, along with some case refinishing. Once I found a period-correct bracelet for it, it became my favorite watch. It's a stainless steel up/down day/date that supposedly was made for only one year (1969-1970), but I have seen it with later date codes.

@jozsefizsak Жыл бұрын

I do love the Spaceview. One day I said to myself, "Self, you need to get a Spaceview for happiness to reign supreme." I then looked at how much they sell for and decided that it would serve no practical purpose for me to have one if I really think carefully about it. It's not looking any better today, unfortunately, but at least they will be preserved for future well heeled generations.

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

At least one will be preserved lol

@jozsefizsak Жыл бұрын

@@KillingTimeWithNorman For $500 to $800, there may be a few others that escape the waste bin!

@NaNByZero Жыл бұрын

@@KillingTimeWithNormanLOL true

@NaNByZero Жыл бұрын

I think, a watch shall be fun. So sell your silly Rolex and get something special. 🎉🕐🎂🥂

@javaman4584 11 ай бұрын

Do you love the Spaceview specifically, or Accutron generally? Because there are a lot of vintage Accutrons that sell on eBay for $250 or less. It's the Spaceview that is more expensive. Of course it all depends on the watch's condition and age. A mint condition Accutron from the early 1960s will go for a lot.

@marcuslieberman3577 9 ай бұрын

I have a SpaceView I love it. I wanted to loosen the hatch and pause it. When I would wear it occasionally, I would be able to tighten it up for the day. I was never able to do this. Maybe the spacer was backwards; I tried it everyway. I don't know. I hate for it to run just in the watch box.(?)

@KillingTimeWithNorman 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I hear you I've pondered giving it breaks. I probably should.

@starfindings 4 ай бұрын

It's easy enough to drop the battery out, leave it in the box, and reinsert it when you want to wear the watch. It only takes minutes to do so.

@marcuslieberman3577 4 ай бұрын

@@starfindingsThanks, I've tried this several times and it does not start back up(?) There is no RESTART button(?) The battery may not have been fresh(?)

@starfindings 4 ай бұрын

@@marcuslieberman3577 Once you drop the battery back into the watch, you might have to lightly tap the watch on the side to start the tuning fork to vibrate.

@gustavopomodoro 2 ай бұрын

It's true when you put a 1.55 volts batt they run faster? Tnx

@KillingTimeWithNorman Ай бұрын

Yes. However, mine was going for about a month and I had to move it back about one minute.

@felonebike9859 10 ай бұрын

I've read that they need a 1.3v battery and you can only get a 1.5v. Supposedly the 1.5v works sometimes and sometimes it won't keep time properly and it'll speed up. What V was the battery you used and has it worked well?

@KillingTimeWithNorman 10 ай бұрын

I think it's a 1.5v I'll have to check. But it does run a little fast, no where near like a mechanical watch though... once a month or two I have to move it back a minute or two. I'll dbl check the voltage and let you know.

@felonebike9859 10 ай бұрын

@KillingTimeWithNorman I appreciate it. I have a bid on one currently and if I win I'd sure like to use it.

@KillingTimeWithNorman 10 ай бұрын

@@felonebike9859 1.55v - I bought the 3875 which is the 394/390 + spacer ring (So I can have a backup spacer).

@felonebike9859 10 ай бұрын

@KillingTimeWithNorman Okay thanks I appreciate it. Sweet watch for sure. ❤️

@KillingTimeWithNorman 10 ай бұрын

@@felonebike9859 Yes! I love the Spaceview!

@obesetuna3164 Жыл бұрын

Interesting Norman. Once had a 1977 Omega Seamaster digital that required two batteries. And I wonder if the spacer was always a feature of the Accutron, or if the original battery size has long since been defunct?

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

My personal guess is the latter. Unless maybe it prevents the battery from coming into contact with metal etc.

@obesetuna3164 Жыл бұрын

Yes. The original Accutron would have taken some of the earliest button cells.@@KillingTimeWithNorman

@KillingTimeWithNorman 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, that would make sense.

@orlandodonado Ай бұрын

I think it’s WRONG idea to handle any coin battery with bare hands, because U can damage them with a discharge.

@KillingTimeWithNorman Ай бұрын

Oh good point, I'll use finger cots from now on

@leechjim8023 7 ай бұрын

Shoehorn,em in!!??!🤔🙃😵‍💫😵😵

@anntart4349 7 ай бұрын

What is the other circle on back of watch for that has a handle and turns?

@KillingTimeWithNorman 7 ай бұрын

Yes! That's how you set the time.

@anntart4349 7 ай бұрын

Thank you...was my Dad's...no idea!

@kennethperalta1632 6 ай бұрын

How much does a watch like this go for ?

@KillingTimeWithNorman 6 ай бұрын

Mine was just under $500

@kennethperalta1632 6 ай бұрын

Ok thanks 🙏

@philgiglio7922 5 ай бұрын

How do you set time with no crown?

@KillingTimeWithNorman 5 ай бұрын

That second circle on the back, there's a 'handle' that flips down, when you rotate that, it moves the hands. :)

@leechjim8023 7 ай бұрын

Gold coin is best!!!😂😂😂

@KillingTimeWithNorman 7 ай бұрын

Oh! There you go! 🍸🍸

@zillsburyy1 Жыл бұрын

my accutron 2 takes a BIG coin cell battery

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Oh!

@starfindings 4 ай бұрын

Accutron II is quartz, a completely different watch

@ericmiddleton8367 Жыл бұрын

The battery hatch is very similar to the CWC G10.

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Yes! And I feel hatches like this are brilliant.

@drbobsnightmare2521 Жыл бұрын

Does this watch hummmm?

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Yes! But it's more like an insect, high pitched buzz or similar. I thought it would be like an electric humm, but def more insectoid. :)

@jamesblonde2271 Жыл бұрын

First! Good work Norm.....

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Boom! 🍸🍸

@strannostrannovasrr Жыл бұрын

You'd better not touch cell batteries with bare hands. Use non conductive tweezers instead.

@KillingTimeWithNorman Жыл бұрын

Oh! Excellent tip! 🍸🍸

@starfindings 4 ай бұрын

Not true- totally false! I've been working on Accutrons for 54years and never had that problem.

@jackmcinstead8515 9 ай бұрын

not a true space view..... can you say "conversion"?