Bidspirit auction | Bulova Accutron Cushion Case 10K
Bulova Accutron Cushion Case 10K Rolled Gold Plate Back Watch - A vintage Bulova Accutron cushion-shaped wristwatch featuring a gold electroplated bezel and a 10 karat rolled gold plate back. The champagne sunburst dial is detailed with applied faceted bar hour markers, a tuning fork logo at 12 o'clock, and the Accutron name at 9 o'clock. A day and date window is positioned at 3 o'clock. The lower half of the dial includes a corporate logo in blue and red followed by the name Garrison or Harrison. The case back bears the date code N6, indicating a 1976 production year, and is engraved with a presentation message reading C.W. Heal In Appreciation of 25 Years Service 1952 - 1977. The timepiece is powered by an electronic tuning fork movement and currently runs with a new battery. The watch is presented on a heavily worn brown leather strap with a silver-tone pin buckle. The case back is stamped with serial number F501975. Case width including crown: 38 mm Lug-to-lug length: 45 mm. The watch is in well-used vintage condition. The acrylic crystal shows significant surface scratching and scuffs across its entirety. There is visible wear and tarnishing to the gold electroplated finish on the bezel and case edges, with some minor dings noted at the lugs. The leather strap is severely deteriorated, showing deep cracks and material loss. The movement is operational and runs with a new battery.