Bulova Oceanographer 'N' 333ft. Automatic Diver c.1970
Bulova Oceanographer 'N' 333ft. Automatic Diver c.1970
Of the lesser known Oceanographer variants, the ‘M’ and ‘N’ have become favorites for Bulova fans over the past few years (for obvious reasons). This Oceanographer ‘N’ model, when retaining its original Duchess bracelet, is as under-the-radar awesome as it gets for the Bulova brand.
With a lightly satin brushed silver dial, quasi-minimalist sector dial, contrasting red on the dial and sweep hand, and one fantastic, unique bracelet, it’s not hard to see why this one stands out as it does. The overall styling—combined with a 35mm case—makes for about as desirable of a bezel-less timepiece as once can imagine.
Because the vast majority of these models have less than superb dial/hands and rarely come with their original bracelet, if you really enjoy this style you won’t want to pass this example up. If “condition, condition, condition” is what you’re about, this is one to pull the trigger on.
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Case: Excellent condition for its age with sharp edges and no prominent blemishes.
Dial: Near perfect; as good as can be hoped for!
Hands: Near perfect with unblemished, creamy lume.
Movement: Running strong and keeping good time.
Movement: Bulova 11ANACB, 17 jewels, 21,600 bph
Case: Stainless steel
Powered: Mechanical - Automatic
Case Width: 34.8 mm (47.6mm incl. crown)
Case Length: 41.4 mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Thickness: 12.6mm
Crystal: High dome acrylic
Crown: Signed original, non-screw down
Band: Original Duchess (made in USA) bracelet
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.
[All vintage watches are expected to function as described. However, due to age and generally unknown service history (unless otherwise stated), these watches may not keep time as accurately as new or quartz (battery) watches. This is completely normal and does not indicate that there is a major problem. Like your automobile, all mechanical watches will likely need to be serviced at some point in time. Please keep this in mind, as there is no guarantee regarding when these vintage watches may need standard maintenance. Every watch sold by Buying On Time is done so with the expectation that it is not currently in need of service or repair, unless noted. We guarantee that all watches sold are accurately described and in the stated condition when they leave our hands.]