Accutron Tuning Fork Spaceview 314 watch.
Having been in the watch industry for more than 40 years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the remarkable evolution of timekeeping— almost from the overwhelming popularity of quartz to the rise of high-frequency mechanicals and the emergence of electrostatic and hybrid technologies. But every so often, a horological breakthrough from the past resurfaces with newfound relevance. Such is the case with the legendary Accutron Tuning Fork watch, first introduced in 1960. Now, more than six decades later, Accutron unveils the Spaceview 314, a fully electric timepiece powered by a reengineered tuning fork movement that blends past innovation with modern precision.
The new Accutron Spaceview 314 is a technical and cultural milestone. At its core is the Caliber 314, a proprietary, battery-powered movement that displays hours, minutes, and a smooth sweeping seconds hand. But what sets it apart is the way it keeps time: an electric signal powers a tuning fork that vibrates at 360 Hz (an F-sharp pitch)—a technological feat that regulates the watch without a traditional balance wheel. This vibrational frequency ensures remarkable accuracy, delivering a smooth, uninterrupted motion of the seconds hand and producing the signature hum that defined the original Accutron. The movement itself is entirely hand-assembled and produced in limited quantities, making each piece a rare achievement in contemporary watchmaking.
The Accutron Spaceview 314 Tuning Fork watch hums to the F sharp note.
More than just a mechanism, the Caliber 314 marks the first major advancement in tuning fork timekeeping in over 60 years—a movement once considered impossible to reproduce due to its technical complexity and the microscopic precision required. After a decade of development, Accutron has successfully revived its most iconic innovation, positioning the Spaceview 314 not just as a tribute to its history, but as a cutting-edge instrument for today’s collectors. So influential is this watch that an entire book has been written about it, chronicling the impact of the original and the long road to its rebirth.
True to its roots, the Spaceview 314 retains the defining characteristics that made Accutron legendary:
F-sharp hum: A sonic signature of innovation and exclusivity
Smooth sweeping second hand: A visual marker of high precision and advanced engineering
Limited production: Each movement is proprietary, scarce, and hand-assembled—a rare feat of modern horology
Cultural cachet: Once worn by astronauts and aerospace engineers, now reintroduced for a new generation of watch collectors.
The moment of the Accutron Tuning Fork Spaceview 314 watch is hand assembled.
The Spaceview 314 is offered in three versions, each with its own distinct appeal. The stainless steel model is priced at $5,990, while a lightweight titanium edition comes in at $6,200. For collectors seeking the ultimate statement, there’s a gold version, retailing at $31,500. Each model features a futuristic open-worked dial that showcases the groundbreaking Caliber 314 in action, reinforcing the brand’s signature blend of innovation and design. While the watches have been announced, they won’t be available for sale until later this year, most likely in Fall.
