{"product_id":"bulova-accutron-breguet-red-fume-as12556","title":"Bulova Accutron 'Breguet' Red Fumé","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1960, Bulova imagined the future of watchmaking—and that future hummed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Accutron was one of the great technological leaps of the 20th century, replacing the traditional balance wheel with an electronically powered tuning fork. Developed under the direction of engineer Max Hetzel, the system delivered exceptional accuracy for its era and produced the faint, unmistakable hum that became an Accutron signature. Long before quartz reshaped the industry, Bulova had already introduced an entirely new way of keeping time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1973 example shows just how adventurous Accutron design became as the Space Age gave way to the 1970s. Housed in a wonderfully angular stainless steel cushion case, the watch is dominated by a fabulous red fumé dial that graduates from glowing crimson at its center to nearly black around the perimeter. Applied stylized “Breguet” Arabic numerals add an unexpectedly traditional flourish, while luminous hands and plots complete the wonderfully idiosyncratic combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is Bulova’s Calibre 218 tuning-fork movement, an evolution of the original Accutron technology that moved the time-setting crown from the caseback to the more conventional 4:00 position. Turn the watch over, and there’s another charming detail: a simple personal engraving on the caseback, adding a small piece of human history to an already distinctive vintage watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something especially appealing about this particular Accutron. The cushion case, dramatic fumé color, and ornate numerals capture a moment when futuristic technology and flamboyant 1970s design could happily coexist on the same wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd yes, hold it to your ear. More than 50 years later, you can still hear the future humming away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCUTRON FACTORY CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog:Shift is proud to be partnered with Accutron as the exclusive retailer for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/pages\/factory-certified-pre-owned-accutron?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a76a24743\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFactory Certified Pre-Owned\u003c\/a\u003e timepieces. Our longstanding relationship and shared passion for horological history and design have culminated in this unique offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Accutron timepiece undergoes rigorous inspection and certification by expert watchmakers and is backed by the manufacture, ensuring unparalleled authenticity and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44139699142743,"sku":"40993413","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS12556_40993413_ACCUTRON_REDBREGUET_N3--5.jpg?v=1787873650","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/bulova-accutron-breguet-red-fume-as12556","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}