Brand: Bulova Accutron

Model: Calendar "M" ref. 26305Y (18K Gold Case); RARE; M8 date code = 1968

Case: Solid 18K yellow gold case with two-piece screw-down back is approximately 34mm excluding the original signed Accutron crown

Strap: 17mm genuine alligator strap with original Accutron 10K gold-filled tang buckle

Movement: Accutron cal. 218D electronically-controlled tuning fork movement (13 jewels); quick-set date; hacking seconds; 360Hz; serviced

Features: Stunning original two-tone sunburst dial with beautiful original lume and applied Accutron logo hour markers at 6, 9, and 12 o'clock; original gold handset with matching original lume; sharp 34mm solid 18K yellow gold case (rare); original signed crown; cool alligator strap with original Accutron tang buckle; Accutron tuning fork movement with quick-set date and hacking seconds (serviced)

Condition: Fantastic original condition overall with only minor honest wear consistent with age and careful use; rare solid 18K gold case with sharp edges and bevels; crisp 18K gold caseback remains clearly legible; excellent original two-tone sunburst dial with matching original lume; excellent original gold handset with matching original lume; new domed acrylic crystal; beautiful genuine alligator strap with original Accutron tang buckle

Other: It's no secret that we love solid gold watches here at watchsteez.com. With the current spot price of gold reaching record highs (over $2,470 USD per ounce as of August 13th), watches like this solid 18K gold Accutron have become incredible value buys in the market. Seriously, the price of this watch is approaching gold melt value... Aside from the value of the gold itself, this watch is incredibly rare in this configuration (we seldom see Accutron watches with 18K gold cases). This example also happens to be in collector-grade condition and features a unique two-tone sunburst dial with applied Accutron logos at 6, 9, and 12 o'clock. It looks amazing on the alligator strap, complete with original Accutron tang buckle! As an added bonus, the Bulova Accutron 218D tuning-fork movement has been completely overhauled by our watchmaker with a new domed acrylic crystal installed at the time of service. If you're going for a retro Mad Men vibe, this watch is absolutely perfect. Fun fact: The opening episode of Season 7 ("Time Zones") features a pitch to Bulova for their Accutron wristwatch. Check it out here: Freddy's Pitch