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What is a tuning fork watch?
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A tuning fork watch uses a tuning fork instead of a balance wheel and is driven by a solenoid-powered one-transistor oscillator circuit and no mechanical contacts. An attached pawl and index wheel turn the gear train. A collection of vintage tuning fork watches is available on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Vintage Bulova Accutron Tuning Fork Mens Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
This classic Vintage Bulova Accutron Men’s Watch features the iconic tuning fork movement, a
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage IWC Electronic 12j Tuning Fork Day Date 37mm Steel Watch Caliber 160
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: IWC
Movement: Quartz - 12 jewels - Cal. 160
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Gross Weight: 59.1 Grams (including case, movement, and strap)
Case Width: 37mm
Case Height: 4...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
IWC 38mm Unworn NOS Electronic Old Tuning Fork Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens yellow gold IWC Electronic Old Tuning Fork wristwatch. Featuring a champagne dial with
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Electrosonic tuning-fork movement, this watch represents an important chapter in Swiss horological history
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds circa 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
revolutionary tuning fork-based watch that was the first electronic watch and became a crucial component in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
