[WTS] Bulova Accutron 2182 Tuning Fork 14k Gold filled $140 shipped
[WTS] Bulova Accutron 2182 Tuning Fork 14k Gold filled $140 shipped
Selling my Accutron 2182 day date Tuning Fork watch with 14k gold filled case. If you dont know about tuning fork watches. these things are super cool. "In a nutshell, the battery powers the transistors and the current goes through two driving coils. Each of the coils contains around 80 meters of copper wire as tiny as one-third of human hair. The coils surround the magnets on the edges of the tuning fork, causing it to vibrate under the influence of the induced magnetic field. These vibrations then move the index wheel, which is 2.4mm in diameter and has 320 teeth. Staggering data altogether and a true engineering marvel at the time. That Bulova managed to produce such a tiny wheel whose teeth could only be seen under a microscope and make it so durable is yet another wonder of Accutron. Accutron's tuning fork vibrates at a frequency between 300 and 700 Hz. That's 60 to 360 times more than the vibration frequency of a mechanical watch's balance wheel. As a result, the tuning fork mechanism is less dependent on lubrication, less affected by the influence of the exterior conditions, and significantly more resistant to gravity." The watch itself is in great shape for being around 50 years old. I just supplied it with a fresh battery. These watches are what originally got me into watches I think they are a great example of 'space age technology' you can share with your friends, while keeping a great budget. There are some minor scratches throughout that I tried to highlight as best as I could in my photos. As you can see look the back case appears so have some moisture or something as you can see the green, but I have had no issues with the watch in the few years I have owned it, also notice the $20 amazon strap I put on it has a small tear near the clasp. The reason that I am selling is, unfortunately I simply do not wear the watch anymore ever since I bought my rolex 6694, and I would rather see someone else wear it and enjoy it as much as I have. This is a "strong hummer" as you can hear the tuning forks vibrate without putting it close to your ear. "some" types of folks also say the vibration from the watch aligns your chakras and helps you achieve nirvana :)
Estimated Private Party Value $218 — $600
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