Greg Minuskin

(WOW, SOLD! 5/30/10) As some of you may know, I get watches in now and then that I refurbish and then sell. The watch below is a recent purchase, and now has been subjected to a full restoration. This is a 1965 all American made Accutron 214 Spaceview! A sympathetic restoration has been done on this watch, with the case polished and the case back grained. Not all scratches removed, as one does not want to polish off too much of the case!

The movement has been professionally serviced, and a new band fitted, padded, and stitched. similar to what would have been on the watch back in 1965. Timing is now around 2 seconds a day. Not bad for a 45 year old watch!

Please email me asap for price as this watch rarely comes up for sale, with so-so examples on eBay costing over $450.00. This watch is really nice, and quite desirable.

One of my clients who purchased the a similar watch to this about 2 years ago has this wonderful testimonial to say about buying watches from me, and pens too:

Greg’s worked on many of my pens and always does an awesome job. I had been searching for years for a Acutron Spaceview that I could wear as a daily wear. Although I saw many on the web it was hard to verify if they had been mod’d and exactly what condition the watch was in. Greg and I started chatting about watches and Greg had one that was perfect for me, recently refurbished and in great condition. With Greg’s background in watches, it was a no brainer for me to know that I was getting a reliable timepiece at a great value. The spaceview is an eye catcher and I always get compliments on it, I love it.

Best Regards,

Tom

Did you notice that this watch has the original, earlier crystal? The later crystal has the Accutron symbol (tuning fork) at the 12 o’clock position. An original crystal has the symbol right under the name “Accutron.”

Nice original Accutron Spaceview

Side view

Close up of the original crystal

Back view, nicely grained, date code M5

Once in a while I come across an unusual watch, and this one for sure qualifies. It is a Sychronar 2100 made by Riehl. Rather rare for sure, and really cool. Basically it is a fully contained watch, completely sealed, with solar panels on the top. The operation of the functions are accomplished with small switches on top, which are magnetic, which activate small magnetic reed switches inside the plastic case. The whole unit is attached to a steel top, steel bracelet. Completely American made.

There are three models, this being the latest one, called the Mark III. Pictured below are some photos. The watch has two time zones, Daylight saving mode, Alarm, Stop Watch, Elapsed Time Indicator, Stop Watch, Day/Date/Year, and get this, you can correct the timing of the quartz module through a series of switch “flicks.” How many quartz watches can you do this too? Finally,

I have the original box and paperwork/instructions on how to adjust the watch, and a copy of the patent for this watch filed with the U.S. Patent Office back on November 6, 1973!
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Those are Solar Panels on the top

So, you are eager for pen/watch deals are you? Check out the auctions I just listed on eBay. No reserve, some pretty cool stuff, and if you like something and want to buy it now, and can’t wait, and the item does not have a bit on it yet, email me asap with an offer and I will close the auction.

My ebay I.D. is Amigo1996

So, why my I.D. on eBay Amigo1996? Well, that was the name of my first dog, and he passed away in 1996, I was very upset at the time as I was away from home at a wedding in Sacramento. Please regain my I.D. for future reference so you can search for other auctions I put up now and then. Good luck and Look forward to hearing from you soon!