Bulova Computron N7, 1976
The Bulova Computron N7, 1976. This watch features six time functions: time, minutes, seconds, month, date and day of the week, all controlled by the side-mounted buttons. The Bulova Computron N7 is also known as the “Sideview”, “Wedge” or “Trapezoid”, and is often referred to as the “Drivers” watch. This particular example comes with its original box and two extra batteries. In good condition with only light signs of wear. See related products.
Key specifications:
- Brand: Bulova Computron
- Model: Drivers N7
- Reference number: 82609-Y
- Movement: Quartz
- Case material: Gold-plated steel
- Bracelet material: Gold-plated steel
- Year of production: 1976
- Case dimensions: 38 × 30 mm
- Water resistance: 3 ATM
- Functions: Time, minutes, seconds, month, date and day of the week
A bit of history:
The first watch to use an LED (light-emitting diode) display was the Hamilton Pulsar in 1972. Bulova followed with its own Bulova Computron in 1976. The Bulova Computron was one of the first LED watches with a futuristic design. The faceted case and distinctive angular shape made it look almost like a miniature computer strapped to the wrist. It was something genuinely unusual, particularly during the 1970s.
As with many LED watches of the period, the display remains hidden until the button is pressed. If you wanted to check the time, you had to press a button to illuminate the red digits on the display.
