One of the most outstanding achievements of the Company since 1953, Bulova was developed by Max Hetzel and 1960, introduced to the market Accutron electronic tuning fork. This was the first time succeeded Bulova, use a tuning fork as electronically excited vibrating element. The Accutron Automatic tuning fork of the swing with 360 oscillations per second (Hz) is considerably faster than the balance of a mechanical clock (2.5 to 5.0 Hz). The best known model in this series was the Space View, and setting standards in technology and design. The high and constant vibration of the tuning fork could Bulova Buyer with minimum deviation in the month of + / - guarantee 60 seconds. It was at that time a sensational response result. The Accutron was built only over a period of about ten years, it was superseded by the more accurate quartz clock.The Accutron watches were big for the space missions of NASA importance. In the capsules of the Gemini program to Accutron were a 24-hour dial, in the lunar module of the Apollo program there was an Accutron with 60 hours dial.Of course, include the tuning fork models by Bulova today the coveted collectors' items.
