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Accutron Memphis 521 - 26D200

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Accutron Memphis 521 - 26D200

This edition of the Memphis 521 revives the case silhouette Accutron first introduced in 1960 and dresses it in diamonds. 385 full-cut diamonds, totaling 1.84 carats with VS clarity, are set across the dial in a pattern that echoes the shape of the case.

The original case shape is preserved in 904L stainless steel, measuring 35.1 x 35.8mm and 10.83mm thick, beneath a domed sapphire crystal and finished with polished hands. A full-grain black Italian leather strap with a foldover deployant clasp completes the watch.

Inside is the NM33 Precisionist resonator, built around a proprietary three-prong tuning fork vibrating at 262 kHz, about eight times the frequency of standard quartz, for accuracy measured in seconds per year.

Features

  • 385 Full-Cut Diamonds – 1.84 total carat weight of VS-clarity diamonds set on the dial to echo the case shape.
  • NM33 Precisionist Resonator – A proprietary three-prong tuning fork vibrating at 262 kHz, about eight times the frequency of standard quartz.
  • Accuracy Within Seconds per Year – High-frequency precision measured in seconds per year.
  • 1960 Case Silhouette – The original case shape preserved in 904L stainless steel at 35.1 x 35.8mm.
  • Domed Sapphire Crystal – Scratch-resistant sapphire with a domed profile over the diamond dial.

Specifications

  • Reference: 26D200
  • Collection: Memphis 521
  • Category: Resonator
  • Movement: NM33 Precisionist resonator
  • Frequency: 262 kHz (three-prong tuning fork)
  • Accuracy: Within seconds per year
  • Diamonds: 385 full-cut
  • Total Carat Weight: 1.84 ct
  • Diamond Clarity: VS
  • Diamond Setting: Dial
  • Case Material: 904L stainless steel
  • Case Size: 35.1 x 35.8 mm
  • Case Thickness: 10.83 mm
  • Crystal: Domed sapphire
  • Hands: Polished
  • Water Resistance: Splash resistant
  • Strap: Full-grain black Italian leather
  • Clasp: Foldover deployant clasp

Timepiece History

Bulova 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.

The 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.

The Memphis 521 debuted in Accutron's Fall/Winter 2026 collection, pairing the TV-shaped silhouette with Accutron's new NM33 Precisionist resonator movement. This reference, 26D200, is the collection's diamond-set edition.

Accutron Memphis 521 - 26D200

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