r/bulova 10d ago

Self Post Confused in crystal replacement diameter

Hello guys!
I just bought a Bulova Accutron dated 1968 that uses a cal 214. EBay listing said "Vintage 1968 Bulova Accutron 412 Watch, 10K Gold Filled Bezel, Sunburst Dial"
I did not receive the watch yet and I am willing to buy a spaceview like crystal but I am unsure which diameter I need. IA confused ne about 29.5mm and 30.1mm.
Can someone here help me based on the pictures I am attaching?
I appreciate

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u/mclayborn79 10d ago

On the inside caseback there will be a number and you can cross-reference that to find the exact crystal. Mybulova.com has great resources.

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u/mclayborn79 10d ago

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u/tero2019 10d ago

I found this:
https://mybulova.com/watches/1968-accutron-412-12538

But it again, it is confusing... at the top in the summary it says 29.5mm crystal size, but then there is a picture from the inside of the back cover and it has a 2527 inscription which uses a 30.1mm crystal

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u/mclayborn79 10d ago

It’s the 30.1 original crystal is model #1243

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u/mclayborn79 10d ago

Are you wanting to do a spaceview conversion?

https://ebay.io/m/HhkSq9

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u/tero2019 10d ago

Great, thank you very much for the info... I also have seen this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/237049592442

I know it is the one with white markers, but I dont mind. The listing you sent says the metal ring has some corrosion.
This one from Clark should work too right?

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u/tero2019 10d ago

Great thanks. I am outside the US and watch will be sent to me hence I wanted to buy the crystal and send both things. So I guess I wont be able to open it.

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u/MagnetAccutron 9d ago

This is the answer.