Overall, the case is a bit clunky, but it has to be big enough to showcase the NS30 movement inside. The finishing isn’t winning any prizes here, but it’s certainly good enough in this package. The design is rendered deep into the surface, featuring a mix of finishes that give it some nice visual appeal. Finally, on the back of the watch, you’ll find a decorated case back with the Accutron logo in the center, surrounded by a representation of the turbine-style electrostatic motor running around the outside. Angled cuts are made in the sides of the crown for grip and contribute to the turbine theme seen throughout the watch.Īt a hair over 4mm, the case back doesn’t really nestle into your wrist like on some smaller watches. A small, push down crown emblazoned with the Accutron logo on a green background is mounted at 3 o’clock. A slight undercut transitions downwards into the stepped case back that’s made of a series of brushed and polished steps. Moving down, you’ll see a slim mid case with vertical brushing that is made up in part by the strap bracket. It’s a cool look that you don’t see too often. Whereas sometimes you can say that the clear crystal doesn’t contribute to the visual height of the watch, it’s hard to ignore the one present on the DNA. Since the ~5mm crystal is so large and tall, it doesn’t exactly disappear like a domed crystal on other watches. Up top, the huge domed crystal makes up nearly 1/3rd of the thickness. In profile, the case is quite thick, and doesn’t do much to hide that fact. It’s a unique approach to case design, and the separate pieces give the watch a bit more visual separation than if done by more traditional finishing techniques. When you remove the set screws for the strap, the rubber piece comes off, along with the darker metal bracket piece that holds everything together. ![]() The main case has more of an end link shape than a traditional two-pronged lug, with a chunk of metal that spans between the screw-on lugs that attach to the strap. This curved surface and strap are actually three separate pieces. There aren’t traditional lugs, but a curved metal surface where the integrated rubber strap attaches to the underside via a few small screws. When viewing the watch from above, you’ll notice the circular shape of the watch. The case and lugs are an interesting blend of metals, made in several different pieces. At a hulking 45.1mm wide, with a lug to lug of 50mm and a thickness of 15.6mm, the DNA is imposing. There’s no way around it, this is a big watch. ![]() Let’s break down this fun, funky, and futuristic watch with a bit more detail. The star of the show is the brand new electrostatic powered movement, which we will get into later on in the review. It’s a large watch, at 45.1mm wide and 15.6mm thick, but the spacious case houses one of the most visually interesting movements I’ve had the pleasure of wearing on my wrist. The openwork dial has a few callbacks to the vintage watch, but nearly everything else is different. A watch that embraces the spirit of the classic Spaceview, yet manages to stand entirely on its own. Today, we’re taking a look at the Accutron DNA. Citizen (the now-owner of Bulova and their associated brands) dropped the Bulova name from the Accutron lineup to re-launch the brand with a brand new, future-forward watch that’s packed with brand new movement tech. The year is 2020 ( yikes ), and Bulova is 12 years into their new ownership. In the late 1970s, quartz movements edged the Accutron’s tuning fork-powered movement out of the market. After a successful run with over 4 million Accutron watches sold, the quirky Spaceview being one of the more recognizable, has become one of those iconic watches that nearly every horology enthusiast has some awareness. Although the watch’s open dial was originally developed as a “demonstrator” model for salesmen to show off the movement inside, the general public wanted their hands on this unique and futuristic model.
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