Ever since I found out that the Accutron Astronaut was a watch design, it’s long been on the list of vintage watches I’ve been curious about. Yes, it’s a GMT design, but the ties to the space program make it all the more interesting. And, frankly, this one looks just enough different from the diver-based GMTs to make it stand out. Now, we don’t have to look to the vintage market, as there’s a new Accutron Astronaut available.
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While some brands stretch their associations with space exploration and NASA, Accutron was right in the mix, as that ad up above shows. Additionally, that fuzzy image gives you a sense of how closely they reproduced this watch. Here’s what Accutron has to say about the watch:
Accutron is proud to bring back the 1968 “T” version of the Astronaut model, featuring a distinctive DAY/NIGHT bezel as the brand’s very first re-edition in an exciting new series of Accutron Astronaut timepieces. The new Accutron Astronaut is Swiss Made, available in a 41mm stainless steel case with double box sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a partial exhibition case back to view the SW330 GMT movement. An iconic bullet bracelet leads to a comfortable fit on the wrist and the Super-LumiNova accented hands and markers enhance function in low light. Limited to only 300 pieces, the watch retails for $3,500.
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Even at that eye-watering price tag, I’ve no doubt that the 300 examples will quickly sell out. So, yes, odds of us getting a review loaner in are slim, but we’re definitely looking into it. You can get more details, and order your own, over at accutronwatch.com
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