<VV> Watches (not much Corvair)

[Rt66Vairs at aol.com]

We used a Bulova Accutron watch, taped to the top of the control
cosole, for accurate time at the radio station I was assigned to in
Vietnam. 
 
The power seldom ran at the proper frequency (60 Hz) so electric  clocks
were never correct. Our frequency meter usually indicated between 58  and
59 1/2 Hz.
 
The Accutron was a marvel. Dead on accurate. When we flipped the switch 
for the network news the familiar three short and one long beep of the  AFVN
time signal was always right there followed immediately by the news.
 
Mandatory Corvair content: By the time I was drafted at 19 in 1966 I  had
already owned 2 Corvairs. A tourquise 1962 Monza Coupe 102/4 Sp and 
a silver 1964 Spyder Convertible Turbo/4 Sp.
 
I guess I was already hooked on American technology.
 
Tim  Abney

Inland Empire Corvair Club  

 
In a message dated 6/20/2008 6:04:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
corvair at fnader.com writes:

It's  interesting that a lot of vintage car guys like vintage watches and 
their  choice in vintage car often reflects their choice in vintage 
watches. I  collect watches and my primary marque is Bulova (which I 
consider the  highest quality watch of the era for the money). And like 
my cars which  are all drivers, my watches get worn (I don't own a modern  
watch).

This morning I'm wearing a silver 23 jewel self winder from  1962. Black 
face and band, widely fluted bezel.

The pinnacle of my  Bulova collection are a pair of Accutrons... a 
Spaceview (clear front so  you can see the workings) and a gold dress 
Accutron (both have the rear  time setting) new in the box... of all my 
watches the Spaceview is by far  the  coolest.

Bill






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