Accutron is making its Legacy watch collection even more attractive with the launch of a new range of luxury straps for its radical 1960s-inspired timekeepers.
There are eight strap colors, initially being sold only through Accutron’s ecommerce site but later available with authorized dealers.
“We are excited to expand the Legacy Collection, which houses the brand’s most storied timepieces, said Jeffrey Cohen, president, Citizen Watch America. “Now our passionate collectors and watch enthusiasts can enjoy the same iconic designs with straps in vibrant colors.”
The new straps will fit nine of the existing Accutron Legacy watches.
Accutron 521
Famously worn by Elvis after being unveiled in 1960, the 521 was the first and arguably the most desirable offset asymmetrical Accutron designs. Known as one of the popular “TV watches” from the brand at the time, it is no surprise that the King, whose career was launched on the iconic television series, The Ed Sullivan Show, took a liking.
A watch fit for a king, the Accutron 521 was a unique standout and unlike any other watch at the time given its unique case shape.
Featuring the same visually distinctive asymmetrical case design and crown placement near 3 o’clock, the new 521 retains its original 32.8 x 32.5mm case dimension for unisex wearability today.
Offered with a gold- tone stainless steel case, a 3-hand silver white dial and stylized double-stick hour markers, this model is now available on either a pearlized grey or green alligator grain strap or an orange calf strap all finished with a gold buckle.
Each new model is available for $1,550.
R.R.-0 Canadian Railroad Watch
Inspired by one of the first-ever timepieces approved by North American railroad systems, the “R.R.-0” in particular showcases design attributes similar to that of a past-approved Canadian Railroad watch, first launched in 1970.
Accutron produced several railroad-approved timepieces throughout the 60s-70s, but the Canadian Railroad watch was one of the most popular designs nicknamed as “zero railroad” or just “zero” because of the 0 numeral at the 12-hour mark to meet Canadian Railroad specs.
The new R.R.-0 takes inspiration from this particular timepiece featuring a 34mm uniquely faceted stainless steel railroad case with crown placement at 4 o’clock. Boasting a bright white dial with bold Arabic numerals, the watch stays true to many of the original design details including railroad hands and a red second hand for accurate monitoring.
The watch is now featured on either a leather saddle strap or red alligator grain strap with silver buckle. Each is available for $1,290.
Accutron 261
Throughout the 60s and 70s television programming and families shifted from the dinner table to the sofa and began receiving their information from pixels versus paper. Accutron’s 261 watches represented this cultural shift as the brand designed many timepieces inspired by the space-age look of TVs at that time, with the 261 boasting a big, bold linear cushion shape with an organic exaggerated domed circle in the center.
This style showcases a 38.5mm silver-tone stainless steel case with a teal dial, sculptured and applied markers and calendar feature, now offered on a pearlized grey alligator grain strap with silver buckle. Available for $1,390.
Football Watches
Accutron’s 565 and 203 were nicknamed the Football Watches. They were both launched in 1966 and were known for their visually distinctive asymmetrical case design that coined them their football related nicknames.
On the new Accutron Legacy 565 a unique cross-hatching detail was added to the already visually distinctive asymmetrical design with crown placement at 4 o’clock, and the silver-tone stainless steel 34mm case features a 3-hand silver white dial, bold hour markers and an outer minutes ring, finished now on a bright green alligator grain strap with silver buckle. Available for $1,390.
The iconic 20” design features a 34mm gold and silver-tone stainless steel case with a 3-hand champagne dial, Arabic numerals, and fine-line stick markers on the outer ring. It is now offered on a light grey alligator grain strap with silver buckle. Available for $1,450.
Date and Day Q
Nicknamed the up/down watch because of its unique day and date apertures as well as the flying saucer due to its oval shape and nod to the brand’s 46 NASA space missions, including many orbiting missions in which Accutron was integral for timing requirements.
The new release features a highly polished silver-tone stainless steel 34.5mm case and dark blue dial, finished with cool grey applied Roman numerals, a blue-accented day/date feature and a domed sapphire crystal with AR coating. The Date and Day Q is now offered on a sleek white calf strap with silver buckle to complete its celestial themed look. Available for $1,390.
Accutron 412
A historically significant timepiece for the brand, as it is the original case design for Accutron’s iconic Spaceview, the 412 is a tried-and-true classic featuring a 34mm gold-tone stainless steel round case with the same unique bull horn lugs and crown placement at 4 o’clock.
The 3-hand silver white dial boasts gold-tone applied and faceted hour markers and a domed sapphire crystal with AR coating making for a refined and elegant look. Water resistant to 30M, the 412 is now offered on either a light grey alligator grain strap or a periwinkle alligator grain strap with gold buckle. Available for $1,450.
Accutron 505
In the 60’s Accutron unveiled its iconic asymmetrical Alpha case shape with the 505 timepiece and it became a notable watch because of the cross hairs, which divide the dial into quarters to measure time in 15-second increments.
This design was the foundation for the full markings to check blood pressure and pulse throughout the medical industry. Known to be the original surgeon’s watch and for its use by nurses, the Accutron 505 became an instrumental tool throughout hospitals across the country, especially due to the brand’s unparalleled accuracy.
The new Legacy 505 is offered in two models. A silver-tone stainless steel case boasts the sleek, standout 33mm Alpha case with crown placement at 4 o’clock. Featuring a 3-hand silver white dial with silver-tone applied hour markers and domed sapphire crystal with AR coating and finished on a periwinkle alligator grain strap with silver buckle. Available for $1,390.
The second features a gold-tone stainless steel 33mm Alpha case with crown placement at 4 o’clock. With a silver white dial and gold-tone applied hour markers, it is offered now on a vibrant green alligator grain strap with gold- tone buckle. Available for $1,450.