I have a 1969 Bulova Accutron that may need a "tune up". Can anyone here recommend a reliable repair facility? THANKS, Bob Z.
I believe Mark Sirianni is trained in Accutron: Mark Sirianni Watch Repair 25 Fraley St. Kane, PA. 16735 Phone 1-814-837-9435 cell - 1-814-558-4818 web- www.watchdoctor.biz email [email protected]
I have used Grover Service Centre. http://www.groverservicecentre.net/ Mr. Grover is a trained Accutron technician and has spare parts on hand.
Mine has the Accutron caliber 214 movement (set by a handle on the back). I use 394 batteries. These are 1.55V, a slightly higher voltage than the mercury batteries that were originally used with these watches. I had the electronics in the watch modified slightly to be compatible with the 394 battery. This is a common procedure that any experienced Accutron shop should be familiar with. See http://www.accutron214.com/AccutronBattery.htm For closeup pics of the inside of these watches and to appreciate how they work, see http://www.timezone.com/2002/09/16/direct-drive-the-remarkable-bulova-accutron-caliber-214/ These are cool devices.
