Bulova Accutron Spaceview: Full Restoration (Lapping + Polishing) & Movement Explained

TheWatchRestorer

TheWatchRestorer

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In this video, I restore a vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview wristwatch. From the worn case to the polished crown.

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Follow the journey:
– Scratch removal and brushed finishes
– Custom 3D-printed chucks for precise polishing
– Lapping, crown restoration, and battery cover refinishing
– Tuning fork movement explained and reassembled
– Final case closure, bracelet assembly, and the moment time returns

This isn’t just repair—it’s revival. From soft edges to crisp geometry, from silence to vibration. Thank you for watching.

🔧 Tools used: lapping machine, lapping device, micromotor, conventional polisher, rubber wheels, sandpaper, custom chucks

🎥 Narration style: poetic, honest, and reverent to horological history

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