Male watches Bulova Accutron Astronaut T 26B206

Movement
Automatic
Case material
Steel
Crystal material
Sapphire
Weight

Waterproof
100 m

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The Bulova Accutron Astronaut T 26B206 is a special edition watch, commemorating the landmark Accutron watch line and the brand's historically successful models. The exceptional Bulova Accutron Astronaut T 26B205 model catches the eye with its unmistakable, distinctive and easy-to-read design and its two-colour day/night lunette, divided into two segments of twelve hours each. The Bulova 26B206 from the Accutron Astronaut collection is a reissue of the 1968 Astronaut model in the "T" version with a distinctive DEN/NIGHT lunette. The Bulova brand was popular with the personalities and trendsetters of the time. The exceptional Bulova Accutron Astronaut T 26B206 follows the success of the limited edition and comes as a regular collection model.

Bulova Accutron tuning watches were renowned in their day for their reliability and precision, the construction of the tuning mechanism provided resistance to overload and also better withstood high temperatures. Thanks to these features, Bulova also supplied instruments for spaceflight cockpits (used in the Gemini and Apollo programs, for example) and various military projects. The brand has also proven itself in the A-12 and X-15 programs. It was here, in the cockpits of the Lockheed A-12 and the experimental X-15 rocket plane developed for NASA, that Bulova Astronaut models were used by pilots.

The case of the Bulova Accutron Astronaut T 26B206 is made of steel, complemented by an atypical, but thanks to the smaller parts very comfortable, steel bracelet. It pleases with its quick release fastening and the possibility of easy replacement without tools. The watch is powered by a Japanese mechanical 9058 GMT movement (built on a Miyota base) with automatic winding, date function, true GMT (second time zone display option) and a power reserve of around 50 hours. Of course there is hacking and the possibility of winding with a crown. The machine, with a running frequency of 28,800 semi-frequencies per hour and resistance to magnetism up to 16,000 A/m, can be observed thanks to the semi-transparent caseback.
The clear red dial, rendered in the style of the original model, is fitted with embossed indices at the hour positions and luminescent triangular dots at the half-hour positions. There is also luminescence on all hands for better legibility in low-light conditions. The dial is protected by an arched sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, ensuring excellent legibility even in direct light. The water resistance of the model is 100 m, so you can swim with the watch.

The Bulova Accutron model was created in honour of the Bulova Astronaut pilot's watch. The founder of the original Bulova brand was Czech-born Josef Bulova, who founded the J. Bulova Company in New York. He managed to build a large watch manufactory, which became famous all over the world mainly for its innovations (e.g. tuning watches) or for the production of watches that went to the moon. If you are looking for a unique watch, the Bulova Accutron Astronaut T 26B206 is the right choice thanks to its historical legacy.