Up for sale is a genuinely wonderful, well-documented 1967 Bulova Accutron tuning fork wristwatch, featuring the distinctive "Bowtie" case — a specifically named, actively collected Accutron case style recognized among collectors for its dramatic angular, faceted lug design. This was Bulova's famous electronic movement, marketed at the time as "a research breakthrough" and "symbol of accuracy through electronics."

What's included:

• Accutron watch, Bowtie case with striking blue dial, signed "ACCUTRON" with the Bulova tuning-fork logo, date window, and stainless steel Speidel bracelet (entire watch and band are stainless steel)
• Original Bulova presentation box
• Original Accutron Registration card (unfilled/blank fields, but present)
• Original dated sales receipt, dated 4-6-1968, from Victor Settle Jewelry, Bloomington, Indiana — made out to "Frances Bennett," for an Accutron 175.00, with trade-in and tax noted, totaling $160.65 paid
• Original "Accutron — A Research Breakthrough by Bulova" foldout brochure

Case & movement details:

• Case dated M7 (1967) per the case back marking
• Movement signed Bulova caliber 2181, tuning fork electronic movement
• Crown positioned on the case side (consistent with the 218-family Bowtie case)

Provenance note: The case back is engraved with the surname "Bennett" (matching the name on the dated sales receipt). Please note: the case/style numbers on the paperwork do not precisely match the numbers on this specific watch — our best interpretation is that this owner had purchased a prior Accutron from the same jeweler, and this second watch and its paperwork were kept together as a set over the years. We're disclosing this openly rather than claiming an exact paper match.

Condition — please read carefully:

• Watch was tested with a battery and confirmed working — movement runs (tuning fork audibly/visibly active)
• Watch will ship WITHOUT a battery installed — battery has been removed for safe shipping
• Important note for buyers: Accutron tuning fork movements require the battery to be installed upside down relative to typical modern watch batteries — please research correct polarity/orientation for your specific caliber before installing, or consult a watchmaker experienced with vintage Accutron movements
• Hands show natural tarnish/oxidation typical of vintage watches (visible in close-up photos); dial surface remains glossy with good color
• Case shows fine surface scratches consistent with genuine vintage handling
• All paper ephemera shown in photos is included and reflects real, honest age (folds, wear, toning)

Details:

• Brand: Bulova Accutron
• Case style: Bowtie
• Case date: M7 (1967)
• Movement: Caliber 2181, electronic tuning fork
• Case & bracelet: Stainless steel, Speidel bracelet
• Dial: Blue
• Includes: Original box, registration card, brochure, dated 1968 sales receipt
• Battery: NOT included, ships without

A rare opportunity to own a documented, dated Accutron Bowtie with genuine period paperwork and a running movement. Please review all photos closely, including the receipt and case back engraving.