Bulova Accutron 'Coffin' Day-Date

By 1972, the future didn’t just hum — it had sharp edges. This Bulova Accutron, bearing the “N2” date code on its caseback, was produced at the height of America’s electronic watch revolution. Inside beats, or rather, vibrates, the legendary Accutron Caliber 218 tuning fork movement. Battery-powered and regulated by a 360-hertz tuning fork instead of a traditional balance wheel, the 218 delivered astonishing accuracy for its time, with Bulova claiming performance within a minute per month. No tick. Just that unmistakable, space-age hum. The 218 series marked a shift from the earlier 214, introducing a more conventional stem-and-crown configuration and broadening the design language. And this example fully embraces that new direction. The "N" signifies the 1970s decade, and the "2" indicates the specific year 1972. The stainless steel “coffin” case — elongated, faceted, and unapologetically architectural — is pure early-’70s industrial design. Its strong lines frame a rich brown dial that leans into the era’s earth-tone palette. Depending on the light, the dial shifts from warm tobacco to deep espresso, grounded and handsome in a way only the decade could produce. Applied Breguet-style numerals, a clean handset, and a Day-Date window keep things legible and balanced, allowing the case's geometry and the dial's depth to do the talking. This is not a shy watch. It’s sculptural. It’s confident. It’s distinctly American futurism filtered through 1970s design codes. A tuning fork inside, a bold silhouette outside. ACCUTRON FACTORY CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED Analog:Shift is proud to be partnered with Accutron as the exclusive retailer for Factory Certified Pre-Owned timepieces. Our longstanding relationship and shared passion for horological history and design have culminated in this unique offering. Each Accutron timepiece undergoes rigorous inspection and certification by expert watchmakers and is backed by the manufacture, ensuring unparalleled authenticity and quality.