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Accutron Spaceview 314 - 27A206

Name: Accutron Spaceview 314 - 27A206
Brand: Accutron
SKU: 27A206
Price: 31500.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$31,500.00

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Care Instructions

Daily Care

• Wipe the case and bracelet with a soft microfiber cloth after wear to remove oils, dust, and fingerprints.

Cleaning

• Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with water and mild soap for occasional cleaning.
• Dry the watch thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.

What to Avoid

• Avoid bleach, chlorine, harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, and household cleaning products.
• Do not use polishing compounds unless specifically recommended by the watch manufacturer.

Stainless Steel and Titanium

• Light surface marks may develop over time with normal wear.
• Titanium can show cosmetic marks differently than stainless steel because of its lighter weight and surface characteristics.

Water Resistance

• Always follow the water resistance rating listed by the manufacturer for your specific watch.
• Water resistance is not permanent and can decrease over time as seals and gaskets age.
• Make sure the crown is fully pushed in or screwed down before water exposure.
• Do not operate the crown, pushers, or other controls while the watch is underwater unless the manufacturer specifically states that it is safe to do so.
• Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and very hot showers, as heat and rapid temperature changes can affect the watch seals.
• Have the water resistance checked periodically, especially after battery replacement, case opening, or service.

Storage

• Store your watch in a clean, dry place when not in use.
• Keep it separated from other jewelry or watches to help prevent scratches.

Product details

Accutron Spaceview 314 - 27A206

If you've been waiting for a collector's piece that truly honors where Accutron began, the Accutron Spaceview 314 Limited Edition (ref. 27A206) in 18k gold is it. Limited to just 65 pieces worldwide, it's built around the hand-assembled Accutron Caliber Y230 tuning fork movement. Instead of a ticking balance wheel, a tiny tuning fork vibrates 360 times per second, sweeping the seconds hand smoothly around the dial and producing a steady F-sharp hum, with accuracy rated within two seconds a day. Modern Silicium and Elinvar components sit alongside anglage, perlage, Côtes de Genève and frosted finishing, all on full view through the open dial.

The 37mm case is crafted from polished 18k gold, with straight lugs, a crown set at 4 o'clock and a height of 13.35mm. Rather than printing the hour and minute markings on a dial, Accutron places them on the underside of the domed sapphire crystal, leaving the tuning fork movement completely unobstructed, while the iconic white alpha hands with luminous fill tell the time. A brown padded Italian calf leather strap with a solid gold classic tang buckle completes this luxury gold watch. 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.

Features

Limited to 65 Pieces Worldwide – A rare, collectible edition of the Spaceview 314.
Polished 18K Gold Case – A 37mm case with straight lugs and a crown at 4 o'clock.
Hand-Assembled Caliber Y230 – A 360 Hz tuning fork movement with a steady F-sharp hum, a smooth sweeping seconds hand and accuracy within two seconds a day.
Markings on the Crystal – Hour and minute markings on the underside of the domed sapphire crystal leave the open dial unobstructed.
White Alpha Handset – Iconic alpha-style hands with luminous fill.

Specifications

Reference: 27A206
Collection: Spaceview 314
Category: Tuning Fork
Edition: Limited to 65 pieces worldwide
Movement: Accutron Caliber Y230, hand-assembled tuning fork
Frequency: 360 Hz
Accuracy: Within two seconds per day
Movement Materials: Silicium and Elinvar
Movement Finishing: Anglage, perlage, Côtes de Genève, frosted surfaces
Case: Polished case with straight lugs and crown at 4 o'clock
Case Material: 18k gold
Case Diameter: 37 mm
Case Thickness: 13.35 mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire with hour and minute markings on the underside
Dial: Open dial
Hands: White alpha handset with luminous fill
Water Resistance: Splash resistant
Strap: Brown padded Italian calf leather
Buckle: Solid gold classic tang buckle

Timepiece History

Bulova introduced the Accutron in 1960 under the slogan "The Watch That Hums." It was the first watch to replace the traditional balance wheel with a battery-powered tuning fork, driven by a system developed with Swiss engineer Max Hetzel, that vibrated 360 times per second and kept time to about two seconds a day. That precision made it the first wristwatch accurate enough for official U.S. railroad use.

The Spaceview is widely said to have begun as a display model that let jewelers show customers the tuning fork movement through an open dial, with customer demand leading Bulova to sell it. Gold was part of the story from the start: in the early 1960s, Accutron offered open-dial Spaceview models such as the Spaceview Alpha in solid 14k gold cases. The Accutron's accuracy also earned it a place in the space program, where it was used in 46 NASA space missions.

By the mid-1970s, Accutron had moved away from the tuning fork. Accutron revived the Spaceview in 2020 with an electrostatic movement, then brought the tuning fork back in 2025, 65 years after the original, with the Spaceview 314, whose movement closely follows the 1960 design.