ACCUTRON LEGACY 261 "TV" WATCH IN GOLD TONE

With a gold-tone stainless steel case and three-link bracelet with double-press closure, this Legacy collection timepiece from Accutron is a reimagining of the classic “261” from 1971. It features a unique cushion case design, a crown placement at 4 o’clock, a grey dial with sculptured and applied markers, and a calendar feature.

Powered by Accutron’s Swiss-made 26-jewel movement, this classic luxury watch retains its original 38.5mm case diameter, giving it a timeless look that will look great on any wrist. Looking back while moving forward — this watch doesn’t believe we have to abandon the past to imagine a successful future.

Throughout the 60s and 70s television programming blossomed and infiltrated American households like never before, with families often gathered around their TVs. Accutron’s 261 watches represented this cultural shift as the brand designed many timepieces inspired by the space-age look of TVs at that time, with the 261 boasting a big, bold linear cushion shape with an organic exaggerated domed circle in the center.

Coinciding, the world of art was transforming with movements such as Pop Art, Conceptual Art, and Minimalism taking lead. The brand, inspired by these movements, brought to life these designs in their timepieces that would then transcend generations. The highly coveted 261 watches from 1971 are some of the most commemorated and were known as the “TV watches.” Today the 261 Legacy collection timepieces return offering a retro look with a modern twist.