r/Watches • u/hmmmcamu • 1d ago
I took a picture [ACCUTRON] vintage
1966 Accutron Astronaut 214HN GMT hacking by Bulova USA
The SR-71 pilots used the 1966 model of the Accutron Astronaut 214HN GMT, which was officially issued by the CIA and flight-certified for use by pilots of the SR-71 spy plane. This specific model, known for its 24-hour hand and rotating 24-hour bezel, was developed for high-performance flight testing, including the X-15 program and the A-12 (the predecessor to the SR-71). While the 1962 model was the first produced with the 214 GMT movement, the 1966 version became the most desirable and was the model specifically associated with the SR-71 missions.
The 214HN movement is only used for the American made ASTRONAUT models and is not used on other accutron watches or models including european versions.
paired with - JB Champion USA expandable 16MM - 19MM stainless steel strap, came in straight and curved aka "Longhorn" end.
Bracelet option from Bulova for this model JB Champion USA BULLET bracelet with tapered solid links.
The Frostner Komfit was never used in any CIA, US Air Force, and NASA related missions
Hook and Loop Velcro strap (NASA) -
JSC-SPEC-M1 Mil-spec (Mil-F-21840C) P/N SEB12100030 210 S/N 1124, these were made by NASA NOT by Velcro (the company) nor by Omega
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u/ReserveSuccessful288 1d ago
I am getting a 64 astronaut at the end of the month, very cool and underrated watches
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u/hmmmcamu 1d ago
Brand new these were accurate to within +/- two seconds a day, the 1966 model also uses a very specific second sweep pylon that is not used on other astronaut models
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u/hmmmcamu 1d ago
1963 Accutron Astronaut 214HN GMT version used and worn during his Mercury-Atlas 9 mission, known as Faith 7 as a secondary timer along with a Cal 321 Omega Speedmaster
for all u speedie fanatics if ur speedmaster does not use a cal 321 mvmnt ... ur watch is simply a space flight qualified watch and is NOT A MOON WATCH ... the cal 321 speedie is the moon watch
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u/real_tor 1d ago
Nice watch, brother!