Advices on buying an Accutron 214 and having it serviced
by Eric Grafton
[phone withheld] [e-mail withheld]
I’d like to answer some questions I’ve received from several Accutron 214 enthusiasts
One issue that concerns Accutron collectors is the movement modification that is done by some self-proclaimed Accutron "experts."
My Accutron 214 movements are NOT modified in ANY way that changes the original electrical and mechanical operation of the watch. The adjustment I make is commonly referred to as "phasing" a movement to run properly on the current available battery. It may require that I exchange forks or coils to achieve a "winning" combination but that in no way alters the originality of the watch.
If another seller tells you that you’ll require a certain battery or that the Accutron 214 movement needs to be "modified," they lack the ability to repair your Accutron 214 and I recommend you RUN from that person.
That being said, there are a few Accutron 214 movements that may require the addition of a diode to help lower the voltage through the coil. This is a service I don’t currently offer and there’s only one that I’m aware of that does. Some dealers claim they are the "Accutron Authority, " but the fact of the matter is many people defer to me as being one of the most knowledgeable regarding Accutron 214 repair and Accutron 214 history.
There are others on the web that claim they have the largest Accutron 214 collection available. This my be true but it’s nothing more than a collection of running movements, poorly done conversions or Accutron 214s that aren’t serviced and the seller lacks the ability to properly service them. This also is true of nearly every Accutron 214 sold through ebay. I know the names and user ids of almost every Accutron 214 seller on ebay. I’ll be happy to share what I know so you can steer clear of purchasing a poor quality Accutron 214.
Availability
The second issue I’d like to address is my current availability of restored 214 Accutrons. I do have many completely restored and serviced 214 Accutrons currently available. Please email or call and I’ll be happy to provide photos, price and details.
If you’re looking for a pristine example of a specific 214, I’ll be happy to accommodate you, I only ask for your patience. I often compare my work to that of an artist and not a job. The demand for these watches has increased tenfold and my work would suffer if I were to just "crank" them out like so many others do.
Please call me at [phone withheld] or email me at [e-mail withheld] and I’ll be happy to help you to decide the right watch for you. Generally speaking if I don’t already have the watch restored it’ll take 2-3 weeks for the watch you’re looking for to be completed. It’s a short amount of time to ask for something you’ll enjoy for many years to come.
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