Will Using The New Replacement Batteries Damage My Vintage Accutron Watch?
Here is a direct quote from Bulova from their web site, about Accutron # 214 battery problems: “Silver oxide cells are 1.55 volts, compared to mercury’s 1.35 volts. The use of this slightly higher voltage cell will not affect the performance of a correctly adjusted Accutron. If the watch does not operate properly with a 1.55 volt substitute, the fault is either an incorrect adjustment of the movement, or worn parts in the movement. USING A 1.55V (Replacement) CELL WILL NOT CAUSE ANY DAMAGE TO THE MOVEMENT.” However your vintage Accutron watch needs to be in good working condition to use the new 1.55 volt replacement batteries with good success. If your watch needs to be adjusted, cleaned, or serviced, then the new replacement batteries may cause your watch to run too fast, & or not to keep “good time”.
