One of the only in depth reviews of the Astronaut, for which Accutron lovers thank you. I can also hear mine from feet away when it’s resonating on a hard service.

Friend of mine has one of these and he wore it to work today. One of the coolest watches I’ve ever seen. The buzz of the tuning fork sparks joy.

Great video! I am a graduate of Bulova 1970 and have been repairing Accutrons ever since (54 years) for both the trade and private clients. A few points. Although the hands on this Astro are nice, they were changed. These hands were only used on 218 movements. One more point is, Bulova never called this a GMT model which was originally a term that Rolex. Bulova always called the 4th hand, part #133 second time zone hour hand. As far as the higher voltage batteries, I am a firm believer is keep watches as original as possible. I do not add any resistors or diodes to change voltage or use adaptive batteries. Adjustments can be made for the watch to keep the same time as it did on the lower voltage mercury batteries. As I said, the video was great and very informative

I doubt I’ll ever own one, but this was plainly the best watch review EVER!

OK. So last weekend I was a local very small flea market in my local texas town. I visit that spot regularly and have found some good deals. Long story short I picked up a bulova accutron astronaut for 5 dollars. Yup, just crazy. Guy wanted 5 and I didn't haggle. I just received a battery for it. Popped it in and its running. I got a zulu strap for it since the leather it was on was totally wore out. I'm sure it needs some service but i'mma see what it does in a 24 hr period as far as time keeping. The humming noise the running fork makes is simply amazing... I wish I could post a pic...

Marvelously entertaining video about a truly fascinating watch.

Great video! Very informative and humour.

Thanks for the education. Good stuff...!!

Wow! Take that Omega!

Great video; I watched this while wearing my 63 Astronaut, like yours it has a Swiss movement with a stainless bezel and I also paid $550 for mine running.

Great history information about Bulova Accutron watch.....

Cool video, interesting watch.

Good job on your video. It is a movment that holds its own even today 50 years later. And I agree would rather have this on my wrist than a grand sieko.To bad Bulovas precisonists are so big.Have to by a vintage watch to fit my wrist correctly.Thank you great job!!!

I love the history behind these pieces. They were even worn in space. Many of the Gemini and Apollo astronauts were X-15 pilots who wore this as well. Neil Armstrong included! When I look at the dial and bezel i feel like Rolex copied it for their first generation Explorer 2 in 1971.

One quick correction: the Oxcart family (A-12, YF-12 and SR-71) were only about 30% titanium. The majority of their structure was stainless steel.

I just paid $1,700.00 to have my 1966 Spaceview "restored". It has been running great for the 8 months since then.

Thanks for fascinating review. I just got one of these from 1964 so the Bulova label isn't on it (it came in 1965). It's gorgeous. I bought this model year as it's my birth year. The bezel helps give the watch sufficient bulk to still look modern. Adjusting it was fiddly and I thought the hands had misaligned but either my eyes were playing tricks or the watch corrected itself so that the hour hand lined up correctly with the markers around the chapter ring. Is this a feature you are aware of?That second hand sweeping around the dial is mesmerising!

Looks like a vostok amphibia/scubadood with a quartz movement. Still extremely cool

"Fight me!" Loving the channel... This movement seemed to give automatic watches a run for their money... Why do you thing they stopped or better yet what killed this technology. Looked everywhere but no explanation. Keep up the great vids, really enjoying the content.

Look up AccuCell batteries. That 1.5 volt battery is both the reason why your 214 is running fast and damaging your watch. Also, check out Dereck, at LIV Watch. He knows what he's doing with these and also actually has an original Accutron tester.

I wish that this channel would start posting videos again!

I inherited one from my dad, who was in the Air Force in the 60s. I'm going to get it refurbished!

I was around when the Bell X-1 broke the sound barrier and it was the fastest until the X-15 showed up.

where can I get replacement batteries for this watch?

Great overview! Just found one that was left behind by my father in law who passed away a few years ago. It’s in a bit of rough shape as he used it daily for years. Any suggestions on refurbishment? Will that detract from the value with replacement parts? Not planning on selling but instead keeping it in the family as a really cool piece of American history. Thanks again for the review!

Great review! It's not possible to set the GMT hand and read 3 time zones?

Another great video inspiring even more covetous. As a frequent traveler, I'm always lookng for a simple design that is rock solid accurate and has the ability to show, at least, two time zones. I love GMTs with a 24 hour hand and a rotating hour bezel. I was delighted to see a close re-issue of this design with the "Moonview" 96B205. Although it is only a three hand (no 24 hand), the bezel is inscribed with 12 hour markings. This design is similar to the Marathon Navigator, a watch I've long appreciated for its simplicity, and makes tracking a second time zone just as practical as the 24 GMT. But the Moonview bezel DOESN"T rotate! What is up with that? Why make a fixed bezel that could otherwise make the watch so much more functional, especially since it has the accuracy of the Bulova UHF movement? This is another example of why watches designed for fashion are so frustrating and infuriating. And why, once again, your videos are maddening. Now I have to find an original Astonaut! Sigh. Thanks.

I got one of these for sell and they low-balling the heck out of me 💀 I didn't understand why it was so special tho but wow this is seriously very interesting :0

Nice nice nice! The problem, in addition to the watchmakers with skills are retiring, is lack the equipment needed to service the movements with the tuning fork, at least in the EU.

I bought one of these at the Eilson AFB BX in 1968 for $125. It came with a band like you have on yours. I still have it, but for some reason I had replaced the band with a Speidel Twistoflex. One thing you didn't mention was the hum when it's lying on your nightstand. Not too bad if you lay it flat on the band, but if you lay it so it's on edge it's impossible to sleep.

What do you think about the reissue with accustom 2 movement ?

I have no idea to why this is not reissued. It would be less of a homage watch than their moon-watch - in (still) being a very historic quartz watch. (I would not mind them using the Precisionist movement - After all, most speedmasters sold do not use the original movement either. This would blow the "lunar pilot" (that was mechanical on the moon) out of the water. And to me, it would probably be held in higher (or equal) regards to the Glycine Airman. This watch is beautiful. A classic GMT pilot watch with a legacy - first "electric watch" in space - even having a place in the history of the "quartz crisis". I am totally dumbfounded for this watch not being reissued. Citizen - are you listening?

Hey brother, the link for the voltage converter doesn't work anymore. Have you any idea if there is a new supplier??

First Astronaut watch I saw had a silver dial in 62.

Damm good vid.

I have one and I'm looking for the proper battery number/type anyone know?

I just want them to reissue this

Thanks for the commentary! I just inherited one and am taking it to a local Accutron enthusiast for evaluation.

You made me laugh at pet bumble bee.

I can hear my 214 from several feet away.

If your watch touchs the headboard while sleeping you can be awakened.

Love the cocky attitude! Bite me!! argh!!!! ruff ruff!!!

electronic tuning fork ain't got nothing on quartz tuning forks.... quartz, more accurate and very quiet.

I just bought one in near mint condition for $75.

I hope they reboot this watch someday, and not make it the size of a hamburger like the Lunar Pilot. The X-15/A-12 would be a good selling point. They even made the cockpit clocks for the A-12.

BTW Great review, It's accurate, to the point, and completely free of any "Web Cancer" BS that can be found on the web these days!

Fight me!!! 😂😂❤️

hands look wrong.

I don't mean this as an insult, but you probably should've mentioned that your 1.5 (over) volt battery may very well be the cause of the watch running 20 seconds fast per month. Otherwise, great vid, and Thanks! Sparks in Daytona

This 1968 dial/hand combination only came in a case with a bezel with a black bakelite insert, yours is incorrect. Nice watch though.