{"product_id":"accutron-memphis-521-26a217","title":"Accutron Memphis 521 - 26A217","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're drawn to watches with a bit of vintage soul, the Accutron Memphis 521 (ref. 26A217) is a great place to start. This TV-shaped watch revives a distinctive Accutron case silhouette first introduced in 1960, keeping the original's signature shape in a 35.1 x 35.8mm, 904L stainless steel case that's just 10.83mm thick, topped with a domed sapphire crystal. Beneath it, an iridescent mocha mother-of-pearl dial follows the contours of the case, with polished hands and markers that play off its shifting tones, while a full-grain orange Italian leather strap with a foldover deployant clasp gives the whole look a warm, retro pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the Memphis 521 runs on the NM33 Precisionist, Accutron's resonator movement. Where a conventional quartz watch relies on a two-prong crystal vibrating at roughly 32 kHz, the NM33 uses a proprietary three-prong tuning fork that vibrates at 262 kHz, about eight times as fast. That higher frequency is a big part of why Accutron rates this resonator watch's accuracy in seconds per year, while most quartz watches are measured in seconds per month. It's splash resistant, so rain or washing your hands is no problem, but it's best to take it off before swimming or showering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNM33 Precisionist Resonator\u003c\/strong\u003e – A proprietary three-prong tuning fork vibrating at 262 kHz, about eight times the frequency of standard quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy Within Seconds per Year\u003c\/strong\u003e – High-frequency precision measured in seconds per year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1960 Case Silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e – The original case shape preserved in 904L stainless steel at 35.1 x 35.8mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMocha Mother-of-Pearl Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e – An iridescent dial shaped to echo the case, with polished hands and markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDomed Sapphire Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Scratch-resistant sapphire with a domed profile over the dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26A217\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Memphis 521\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resonator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e NM33 Precisionist resonator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 262 kHz (three-prong tuning fork)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Within seconds per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 904L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35.1 x 35.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.83 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridescent mocha mother-of-pearl, shaped to echo the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands \u0026amp; Markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Splash resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-grain orange Italian leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foldover deployant clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTimepiece History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulova introduced the Accutron in 1960, the first watch to replace the traditional balance wheel with a battery-powered tuning fork. Among Accutron's designs of that era were its \"TV watches,\" and the Memphis 521 revives one of those TV-shaped silhouettes, first introduced in 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 521 number also belonged to the Accutron 521 of 1960, an asymmetrical gold TV watch with an electric tuning fork movement and its crown on the case back, a placement seen as futuristic at the time. Elvis Presley favored its angular style, and the 521 was one of several watches frequently seen on his wrist. Accutron has since acquired an original 521 certified as owned by Presley and keeps it in its historical archive, and in 2021 Accutron reissued the model as the limited-edition Legacy 521.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Memphis 521 debuted in Accutron's Fall\/Winter 2026 collection, pairing the TV-shaped silhouette with Accutron's new NM33 Precisionist resonator movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Accutron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50865480597552,"sku":"26A217","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/1764\/4336\/files\/Memphis_521_9edf2388-ac92-4455-ac55-21ebd6ff9447.png?v=1792696948","url":"https:\/\/elizaldejewelers.com\/es\/products\/accutron-memphis-521-26a217","provider":"Elizalde Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}