Known in its genesis as groundbreaking technology, this brand still leads the industry today. The mens watches produced under this brand name have been gaining loyal customers since the early 1960’s. They owe their popularity to the use of tuning fork mechanisms, a revolutionary idea in its time which produced remarkable accuracy. While other brands were depending on balance wheels and springs, this brand was able to produce a watch that moved more smoothly, made less noise and kept better time than its contemporaries. Accuracy and precision have been always been hallmarks of these timepieces, earning them their place on the wrists of the Apollo astronauts. Their blend of traditional styling and fine, Swiss-made instrumentation is a winning combination,
Some Things We Love About Accutron
The classic beauty of this brand cannot be disputed. Metal bracelets and leather bands provide a perfect counterpoint to the traditionally styled cases and displays. The product line shows plenty of variety, from models for business casual to evening dress. There are choices in leather, gold or silver tone with faces in several timeless colors. It’s hard to make a poor choice among so many ageless options.
In addition to being beautiful, this brand produces a very accurate mens watch. The brand has its roots in fine turn-of-the-century clocks and the battle scarred timepieces worn by World War I soldiers. It came to the forefront with an innovation that represented a breakthrough in timekeeping. By miniaturizing the tuning forks typically used in fine clocks, they were able to guarantee the accuracy of their products to within a minute a month. They were the first company to offer such a pledge. Resting on such high achievements has not been enough for this brand. It has embraced the future of timekeeping with quartz-crystal movements accurate to within three minutes a year. Few other brands offer this level of dependability and style. No matter which model you choose, you can depend on this brand’s mix of beauty and precision.
Some Things We Don’t Like About Accutron
Accutron watches have a long history that is reflected in their time-honored look. Most models use customary case shapes and displays featuring Arabic or Roman numerals. Few would qualify as modern art. Though the brand is keeping a sharp eye on the future, their typical model derives much of its style from the past. Lovers of austere contemporary design may find this brand a little too conventional for their tastes. Though the company continues to innovate through its designs, it is not known for flashy or flamboyant pieces. They make a more subtle statement, complementing a man’s wardrobe rather than competing with it.
Company History
Though its company had deep roots in jewelry and clock making, Accutron was pioneered by Max Hetzel. His tuning fork method had been implemented in clocks but no one had attempted to mass production. Certainly, no one had tried to make components small enough for this use. He began his research in 1953 but it was 1960 before he was able to bring his idea to market. The final version had a second hand that swept the dial in a smooth motion and it hummed rather than ticked. It was more than merely novel; it also kept better time that its competition. Today, the company continues the innovative legacy with fine, Swiss-made movements in a handsome package.
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