[NevRo]

Hi everyone,

This is a Bulova diver that I enjoy wearing and I would be curious to see other postings of vintage divers that may be out there. I would like to find a set of gaskets for this particular model if anyone has a resource. I would certainly appreciate some help. Thanks, Steve

 

[LUW]

Beautiful!

Why can't Bulova make watches like that anymore???

 

[KenS]

Hi everyone,


Steve,
Your case number is 714. The crown number is 386-3W, Back gasket G796 and crystal 714AWD
I will check and see what I have.

Ken



This is a Bulova diver that I enjoy wearing and I would be curious to see other postings of vintage divers that may be out there. I would like to find a set of gaskets for this particular model if anyone has a resource. I would certainly appreciate some help. Thanks, Steve



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[NevRo]

Ken, Thank you for your help with the part numbers. This is very helpful.

Steve

 

[thianwong]

really like that model......what is the bezel width?
Found it .....41mm....link to specs and photo....
http://scubawatch.org/bulova_oceanographer.html

 

[carroxwatch]

very nice.......there have a lot of BULOVA "snorkels" and all are beatifull...........

 

[Isthmus]

I think Mike, oldhippie, has that same watch. I've seen his in person and it is a real beauty. nice catch.

 

[OldHippie1968]

I think Mike, oldhippie, has that same watch. I've seen his in person and it is a real beauty. nice catch.

Yes I do have the exact watch on a bracelet. That one is very special to me. I can't access Photobucket right now, but I'll post pics later. BTW, how'd I miss this thread in the first place? ??? ???

Cheers!
Mike

 

[OldHippie1968]

Yours looks to be in stunning condition. Here's some shots of mine.

I got this one from a great guy at last year's NYC meet. I had one exactly like it when I was a kid, but somewhere in time lost it. I searched for one ever since.

Here's a shot of it on the original tropic that was on my original.

I'm not sure how old my original was, but the one I have now is from '68 near as I can tell. The markings on the caseback are really worn. What year is yours from?

Cheers!
Mike

 

[NevRo]

^-^

Mike, nice one! I like the bracelet on it. My watch was produced in 1970. I wish I could find the original bracelet.

 

[OldHippie1968]

^-^

Mike, nice one! I like the bracelet on it. My watch was produced in 1970. I wish I could find the original bracelet.

Thanx! Very nice. I have noticed that parts for these are tough to come by. I was fortunate mine is on the original bracelet.

Cheers!
Mike

 

[LUW]

Silly question: why is it called snorkel?

 

[OldHippie1968]

Silly question: why is it called snorkel?

I've never given it any thought. I would assume that because 'snorkeling' is a form of recreational swimming/diving that's why. Maybe someone else has a better answer. ??? ???

Cheers!
Mike

 

[tunafied]

Its just another marketing effort... )

 

[eccles]

I'm sure I read somewhere that "Deep sea " was the American market name, and that "Snorkel" was for the rest of the world.