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AEDBulova Accutron Quartz Day-Date Pocket Watch – Swiss Made – 4 Jewels – Circa 1970s–1980s
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About Auction
TimedNov 8, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
$1.00 Starting Bids NO RESERVES! Opens Nov 8, staggered lot closing Nov 23. An exclusive auction of men’s vintage pocket watches, fine jewelry, and jewelry-grade gemstones. Featuring gold and silver timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and more, plus 14K–18K gold rings, chains, and collectible opals, emeralds, and quartz from around the world. No reserves — all bids start at just $1! Opens Nov 8, closes Nov 23 @ 430pm CST. Best Estate Services hello@bestestateservices.com
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- Lot Description
Bulova Accutron Quartz pocket watch – Swiss made – 4 jewels – day-date – 1970s–1980s vintage battery-powered timepiece.
Description:
Offered here is a fine Bulova Accutron Quartz Day-Date pocket watch, a late 20th-century evolution of the famed Accutron line that revolutionized timekeeping technology. Combining the innovative precision of quartz movement with the elegant tradition of pocket watch design, this piece exemplifies Bulova’s transition from tuning fork to quartz technology in the 1970s and 1980s.
The watch features a gold-tone hunter-style case with a polished finish and a bright, engine-turned interior cover. The champagne dial displays Roman numeral hour markers, a day-date aperture at 3 o’clock, and slim black baton hands, all emphasizing legibility and modern refinement. The inside case back is stamped:
“SWISS – C8494 – BASE METAL CASE – USE BULOVA CELL 1605 OR EQUIVALENT – INSTALL WITH ENGRAVED SIDE UP – BULOVA P1.”
The Swiss-made movement, visible under the back cover, is signed:
“Bulova Watch Co. – Four (4) Jewels – Swiss.”It features Bulova’s quartz electronic system with coil and circuit components visible, a hallmark of precision engineering from the brand’s post-Accutron tuning fork era.
This watch was originally presented as a service award piece, as indicated by the attached tag referencing 20 years of service (1963–1983), making it both a collectible and a symbolic piece of corporate history.
Value and Sale Information:
The Bulova Accutron Quartz line marked the company’s move into high-precision quartz timekeeping while retaining its reputation for innovation. Its combination of Swiss assembly, jeweled quartz movement, and durable gold-tone casing makes it an appealing collector’s item or an elegant display piece.
Comparable examples of 1970s–1980s Bulova quartz pocket watches typically range between $250 and $450, depending on cosmetic condition and functionality.
This particular example, presented with original service tag and well-preserved case, is valued around $375.
Offered for sale as-is.
A refined fusion of technology and tradition, this Bulova Accutron Quartz Day-Date pocket watch stands as a testament to the brand’s enduring innovation and precision craftsmanship.
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Invoices totaling over $1500.00 must be paid by wire transfer or cashiers check.
Condition: Excellent cosmetic condition; minimal case wear; untested for operation or timekeeping.
Offered for sale as-is.
A refined fusion of technology and tradition, this Bulova Accutron Quartz Day-Date pocket watch stands as a testament to the brand’s enduring innovation and precision craftsmanship.
- Provenance
Details:
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Maker: Bulova Watch Company
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Model: Accutron Quartz Day-Date
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Movement: Quartz electronic, Swiss made, 4 jewels
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Case Material: Gold-tone base metal hunter-style
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Case Markings: “SWISS – C8494 – Bulova P1”
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Dial: Champagne with black Roman numerals and day/date window
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Hands: Black baton-style
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Power Source: Bulova Cell 1605 (battery-powered)
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Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
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Origin: Swiss
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Condition: Excellent cosmetic condition; minimal case wear; untested for operation or timekeeping.
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Shipping & Pick-Up Information
General Policy:
Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs. Shipping information is not included in the purchase price of your item(s).
If you are the successful bidder, you may either:
Have your items shipped via Best Estate Services, Inc. in-house shipping department, or Collect your property in person during the designated local pick-up period.
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8. Shipping Details
All shipping will be handled in-house by Best Estate Services, Inc. via USPS unless otherwise arranged. A flat handling fee of $15.00 per package will be applied and added to your invoice along with the applicable USPS postage cost. Shipping and handling fees will appear as separate line items on your invoice. Packages will be shipped once payment for both the item(s) and shipping has been received and cleared. Tracking information will be provided via email once your package has been processed.
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9. Local Pick-Up
All local pick-up arrangements must be made by Tuesday End of Day following the close of the auction. Local pickups are subject to a flat $5.00 handling fee. Local pick-up will take place 8 days after the close of the auction, on the following Monday between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Important Pick-Up Rules:
No cash will be accepted at local pick-up locations. All invoices must be paid online prior to arrival.
If you are sending someone else to pick up your items, you must provide a copy of their driver’s license in advance of pick-up for authorization.
Pick-ups are by appointment only within the designated time window.
Please contact us promptly if you are unable to attend the scheduled pick-up so alternate arrangements can be discussed.10. Storage Fees
All items must be picked up or have shipping arranged within two (2) weeks of the auction close.
Items left beyond that time will incur a storage fee of $10 per lot per day, regardless of size or value.Thank you for participating in our auction and for choosing Best Estate Services, Inc.
We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again.📧 hello@bestestateservices.com
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Available payment options
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