It’s not every day a watch brand reaches back into history and pulls off something truly bold. But Accutron has done just that. More than sixty years after it introduced the world’s first fully electronic wristwatch, the brand is bringing back the very movement that started it all: the Tuning Fork.

Originally launched in 1960, the Tuning Fork movement wasn’t just a quirky technical curiosity, it was a full-on disruption of mechanical timekeeping. And now in 2025, Accutron is reviving that spirit in a new, proprietary execution unveiled at this year’s Couture Show in Las Vegas.

The Accutron Spaceview 314

Why the Original Tuning Fork Movement Was So Ahead of Its Time

Back in the day, most watches ticked along using balance wheels and springs. Accutron changed that by replacing the balance assembly with a vibrating tuning fork, powered by an electric circuit. It hummed at 360 Hz in F-sharp, if you’re wondering and delivered accuracy within just a couple of seconds per day. In the 1960s, that was borderline sci-fi.

It wasn’t long before NASA engineers and U.S. military programs took notice. These watches weren’t just on wrists, they were embedded in aircraft cockpits and even used in early space missions. That soft hum became a symbol of forward momentum.

The 2025 Revival: Not a Reissue, But a Reinvention

Accutron didn’t just dust off old blueprints. After more than ten years of development, the new Tuning Fork movement is built from the ground up using modern tools and tolerances that simply didn’t exist in the 20th century.

The Accutron Spaceview 314 in titanium, featuring a champagne-toned chapter ring and blue leather strap.

The result? A mechanism that carries the soul of the original but functions with today’s standards of reliability and refinement.

This launch is a tribute to the innovation that first defined Accutron and a bold step forward for the future of precision timekeeping.

said Jeffrey Cohen, President of Citizen Watch America.

What Makes This New Generation Tick

This isn’t about nostalgia for its own sake. The new Spaceview 314 and its Caliber 314 movement retain the things that made the original famous, the distinctive hum, the smooth sweep of the seconds hand, the ultra-precise regulation, but wrap it all in a sleek, hand-assembled package.

Detail of the Caliber 314 movement, showcasing the twin copper coils and visible mechanics.

Accutron is offering the watch in three metals: stainless steel, titanium, and 18k yellow gold. Each has its own unique dial configuration. The steel model gets a silver chapter ring, the titanium comes with a champagne tone, and the gold skips the ring entirely for a cleaner open-dial look.

Because of the movement’s complexity, production is limited. These aren’t mass-market pieces. They’re for people who care about how watches work, and why that matters.

A Five-Part Film Series Brings the History to Life

To go deeper into the story, Accutron has also produced a five-part video series on the tuning fork’s legacy and rebirth. The first episode, The Heights of the Tuning Fork, is already live, with more coming later this year.

The Spaceview 314 lineup: stainless steel with champagne ring, titanium with silver ring, and gold without ring.

Why the Tuning Fork Still Resonates

There’s something poetic about that signature hum making its return. At a time when most brands are chasing complications or new materials, Accutron chose to bring back a sound, a feeling  that once represented the cutting edge.

It’s a reminder that real innovation often lies not in creating something totally new, but in having the courage to revisit what once worked, and make it even better.

To learn more, visit www.accutronwatch.com.

Caseback view of the Spaceview 314 showing the tuning fork’s copper coils and movement layout.

Specifications

• Model: Accutron Spaceview 314
• Reference Numbers: 26A211, 26A212 (Stainless Steel); 26A213 (Titanium); 27A206 (18k Yellow Gold)
• Case Size: 39mm diameter
• Thickness: 13.4mm (Stainless Steel), 13.25mm (Titanium), 13.35mm (Gold)
• Materials: 904L Stainless Steel, Grade 5 Titanium, or 18k Yellow Gold
• Dial: Open-worked, featuring a silver case ring (Steel), champagne case ring (Titanium), or no ring (Gold)
• Lume: SG-1000 N LumiNova on printed markers
• Water Resistance: 30 metres
• Movement: Caliber 314, tuning fork-based electronic movement, battery-powered, vibrating at 360 Hz
• Functions: Hours, minutes, sweeping seconds
• Assembly: Each movement is individually hand-assembled
• Straps:
  – Black or Saddle Italian leather (Stainless Steel)
  – Blue Italian leather (Titanium)
  – Brown Italian leather (Gold)
• Price: USD $5,990 (Steel), $6,200 (Titanium), $31,500 (Gold)
• Availability: Releasing later in 2025
• Production: Limited, though not numbered as a limited edition