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Bulova Oceanographer Snorkel 666Ft


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Hello!

 

 I had a great summer, but school is giving me a thorough thrashing now. I have not been able to post much these days but I very recently got my hands on this and gave it a complete overhaul. It is what I am wearing today and wanted to share it. Got it for a good price and working flawlessly after cleaning. What say ye?

 

Regards,

JC

 

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Hi Joe, good to hear from you again. That's another nice looking watch you have resurrected, I hope your school studies are going as well! :)

Thanks Geo!

 

I do wish I had more "free" time to follow the WRT regularly but.... At least I am doing well and progressing nicely with my academic pursuits. My schedule is a bit hectic and I never have time to keep you guys updates on my projects. I have a complete pictorial of the overhaul if anyone is interested (17 jewel 11-something). I'll try to  post pictures of the movement because I know how you guys always want to see the workings.

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Hello!

 

 I had a great summer, but school is giving me a thorough thrashing now. I have not been able to post much these days but I very recently got my hands on this and gave it a complete overhaul. It is what I am wearing today and wanted to share it. Got it for a good price and working flawlessly after cleaning. What say ye?

 

Regards,

JC

 

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Nice to hear from you again Joe lovely watch. I do like diver style watches

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Hi Joe , glad to here that you put your studies first , and working on watches is a good way to relax your mind and body .

 

I have the cousin to your Bulova Oceanographer 666 diver ,.....An Accutron Deep Sea 666 diver I had picked up at the swapmeet .  It looked good when I got it but found out when I opened it up that the movement was incomplete and the winder for the inner rotating bezel was stuck ....looked like rust but was happy to find out that the winder gear was made of brass. So some ultra sonic cleaning and both baking soda and also vinegar treatments freed everything up . I bought some donor Accutron parts and that puppy is working good now.

  This watch was my introduction to Accutrons .

 

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Hey Ricardo,

Thanks for sharing the pictures of the accutron. I like it very much especially the double crown that I am guessing is to turn the inner bezel to let one know when...well, when oxygen is running out--It is a diving watch after all! I love the Bulova line and all their quirky case shapes and styles throughout the year. i have discovered that they aren't that easy to work on for a number of reasons, and strangely enough there are some similarities to Omega in their workings. Here are some pictures of the movement of my Oceanographer 666.

J

 

Thanks for posting!

 

J

 

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" I love the Bulova line and all their quirky case shapes and styles "....Me too .  

The Bulova Caravelle has some nice 666 divers similar to yours .

 

I have this Caravelle with a Swiss AS 1916 movement that I really like . The attachment is from the internet , but mine is a spitting image ,..even the watchband .

 

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" What language is that day disc? "...I don't know ?? I got that pic from the internet . Mine is english only . Maybe someone can shed some light on the language . 

 

The Caravelle needed parts when I got it . I quickly located an AS 1916 movement , Just had to wait for a nice movement at a good price . 

 

Getting a new stem was a different matter .  I had to track down a new one because the case is so wide .....that took a while .

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That's an exceptionally admirable Bulova! It seems with each new glimpse I get into your collection, I gain even more appreciation for our common tastes, though I must admit a modicum of envy for your propensity to obtain many which I merely desire.

Hey Rusty! Thank you for the compliment. I have to trim my collection a little. My tastes have changed and I have a few watches that never get worn anymore. I really like the Bulova line even though they are somewhat finicky to work on...Great to hear from you!

 

JC

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Hey Rusty! Thank you for the compliment. I have to trim my collection a little. My tastes have changed and I have a few watches that never get worn anymore. I really like the Bulova line even though they are somewhat finicky to work on...Great to hear from you!

 

JC

Well sir, while I do prefer to find my treasures in what I like to call "workable" condition, for the experience you understand, I do know you to be a source of quality workmanship. Do feel free to drop me a solicitous line when the time to sell arrives. I have not been buying much this year (larcenous exchange rate), but you just never know where the next irresistible temptation will come from.

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Well sir, while I do prefer to find my treasures in what I like to call "workable" condition, for the experience you understand, I do know you to be a source of quality workmanship. Do feel free to drop me a solicitous line when the time to sell arrives. I have not been buying much this year (larcenous exchange rate), but you just never know where the next irresistible temptation will come from.

Ah well...thank you again! I will give you the chance to survey the offerings when I get around to selling them...the selection is ecelctic, but I am sure you might see something that catches your eye. I have tons of school work (even as I speak I am preparing a lengthy presentation on pain pathways), but I will get around to it and let you know.

 

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J

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