Bulova Oceanographer 'M' Snorkel 666ft. Automatic Diver c.1969
Bulova Oceanographer 'M' Snorkel 666ft. Automatic Diver c.1969
Over the last few years, the Oceanographer ‘M’ has become quite popular among collectors who look for attractive Bulova Snorkel models—and for good reason. The beautiful color scheme and broad case shape of these models makes for one eye-catching piece.
Of the general “sector dial” category, this one does so with a ton of flair and classic styling—a lot of detail while still maintaining a fairly minimal look: sans numerals but with applied silver, reflective minute track. There really isn’t too much out there that comes very close to this unique, blue-dialed beauty.
Whether it’s the colors, the near 39mm case width, or the Snorkel stable it comes from, this one will continue to be a classic diver piece that remains fairly hard to acquire in any condition of value.
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Bezel: Very good shape with nice bright red coloring and faded blue (now gray). Only one crack in the resin bezel insert near 12 o’oclock
Case: Good condition with light-to-medium wear on the case body and caseback; appears unpolished, as it still retains sharp edges.
Dial: Very good dial in overall nice shape. Original lume yellowing very nicely.
Hands: Good shape hands with matching lume.
Movement: Running strong and keeping good time.
Movement: Bulova 11BLACD, 17 jewels, 18,000 bph
Case: Stainless steel
Powered: Mechanical - Automatic
Case Width: 38.8 mm (41.9mm incl. crown)
Case Length: 44.5 mm
Lug Width: 19mm
Thickness: 12.8mm
Crystal: Bulova domed acrylic w/ magnifier
Crown: Signed original, non-screw down
Band: New, Tropic Sport-style diver band
Function - This watch is wound automatically by the natural motion of your arm. It is recommended to wind the crown 10-15 times to typically give an initial power reserve to last throughout the day.
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