Snorkel

Bulova 1964 Snorkel

Submitted by camu on March 1, 2024 - 12:19pm
Variant
511240
Movement Date Code
M4
Movement Model
11ALACD
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
386
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
386 - AWD
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

BULOVA SELFWINDING WATERPROOF 666FEET DIVERS

35 X 42 MM.

CASE BACK INTERIOR SIGNED STAINLESS STEEL SWISS 386 - M4 [DATE CODE]

Bulova 11ALACD  Bulova Watch Co Swiss 

17 Jewels Kif-Elastor movement with automatic sweep second date: set by changing 22:15-24h Data 11.5''', Dm= 25.6mm H= 5.9mm 17/23 jewels f = 18000 A/h power reserve 42h.

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BULOVA SELFWINDING WATERPROOF 666FEET DIVERS
BULOVA SELFWINDING WATERPROOF 666FEET DIVERS
BULOVA SELFWINDING WATERPROOF 666FEET DIVERS
BULOVA SELFWINDING WATERPROOF 666FEET DIVERS
BULOVA SELFWINDING WATERPROOF 666FEET DIVERS
BULOVA SELFWINDING WATERPROOF 666FEET DIVERS

Bulova 1966 Snorkel

Submitted by Tayloreuph on November 19, 2023 - 12:07pm
Movement Date Code
M5
Movement Model
11ALACD
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
386-1
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Other
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Bulova Snorkel

Automatic Waterproof 666 Feet

Orange dial with applied logo, lumed hands and markers. Date window with frame, internal cyclops on the crystal. 11ALACD movement with M5 date code, MLB case with a M6 date code. No markings on the case back, just the nice lady logo. Stainless bezel has orange on the 15min track

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Bulova 1968 Snorkel

Submitted by mbfl15 on February 26, 2023 - 7:18pm
Variant
G
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

My grandfather passed his Bulova automatic down to me a couple of years before he passed away.  Is it possible to identify this watch without removing the back cover?  The watch works well and has not been updated from what I can tell.

Matthew B.

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Watch Front

Bulova 1961 Snorkel

Submitted by WMVI on February 2, 2023 - 3:17pm
Variant
C
Movement Date Code
M1
Movement Model
11AFAC
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
355345
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Looking for more information, I believe that this is a compression diver watch? Wondering if there is a proper name for the model or if there is any advertising regarding this model. Was quite excited to find it!

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Bulova 1967 Snorkel

Submitted by jeremy01 on January 21, 2022 - 2:11pm
Variant
K
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I found this brand new watch and I was hoping I could get some information about it. I didn't want to open it or take the stickers off. I would like to have it professionally serviced- do you have any Bulova expert recommendations?

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Bulova 1968 Snorkel

Submitted by Bayrat on January 28, 2021 - 4:44pm
Variant
G
Movement Model
11ALACD
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
386-3AWD
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hello, I just purchased this 1968 Bulova Snorkel off of eBay on 2021-01-21. When I was growing up as a kid, a family member had this watch. I always loved the look of it and now, fifty years later I own one. This Snorkel model is not in perfect shape, far from it. I actually like the look of the distressed dial and all its imperfections along with the patina. I know the bracelet is not the original style bracelet for the watch. The crown is not correct, and the crystal needs to be replaced. I have been doing some research on the watch and it’s hard to find the parts diagrams or schematics for the case 386-4 M8 and movement model 11ALACD M5 for purchasing parts needed. I want to purchase the correct crystal and crown. When I get the watch serviced, I will have them replace the crystal and correct crown on the watch. I know there are more than a few experts here on this forum. I would love some of your expertise opinions and knowledge to get this watch back to a stock watch. The things I 100% know about the watch are stated above. If anyone can help me find or direct me to the case and movement parts number catalog, schematics, or diagrams for the watch that would be very helpful! I did some research here on MyBulova.com and the net. I think these following things might be correct but could be wrong? The catalog reference number is 11405-8W and it’s a “Snorkel G”. The replacement crystal number is 386-3AWD or maybe a 386-1AWD, I don’t know? Crown is a 386-3W. I do know the bracelet is not the original bracelet that was stock when it was purchased. I am looking for the original bracelet that was on the watch when it was sold in 68. I think it was made by JB Champion. Would anyone know the bracelet name or product code? I have seen the Bulova catalog photos but no numbers for the bracelet are on it.Thank you for looking and thanks in advance for any help!

Bayrat.

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Bulova 1962 Snorkel

Submitted by Proby01 on December 7, 2020 - 6:45am
Movement Model
11AFC
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
356399
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Hi everyone,  I will slowly add more of my quite extensive vintage Bulova from my collection to the "my watches" page. This is a 1962 (M2 on the case back and on the caliber) Diver that I love particularly, I believe it's the diver “Single crown compressor”, I found several on the web, sometimes is mentioned as the "Nautilus Skin Diver" ?.. could it be ? It uses a Caliber Bulova 11AFC (on the caliber there is export code BXW) the size is  36mm without the crown, 39mm with crown Height : 13mm Lug width 18mm Crown : Bulova marked marked "Swiss" at 6 o' clock Thanks in advance for your comments

Regards - Roby Milan, Italy

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11AFC movement
Front N.2
one of the pages I found, an ad ?

Bulova 1968 Snorkel

Submitted by CambridgeV8 on September 11, 2020 - 10:28am
Variant
H
Movement Model
11ALACD
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
-
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

A recent addition to my small Bulova collection. I believe all orginal except crystal which I think should have a magnifier. If anyone can help me source a correct one it would be really appreciated. Has Bulova bracelet - not sure if this correct as not seen one on another but it seems to be in period. Lume on dial is still working but dead on hands and there is some lume loss there. Keeping excellent time. A birthday present to myself!

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666 Back 1968 Sept 11 2020
Bulova 666 Movt Sept 2020

Bulova 1966 Snorkel

Submitted by TS444 on September 5, 2020 - 7:50am
Variant
F
Movement Model
11ALACD
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
M6
Case Serial No.
386
Case shape
Round
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Watch Description

After looking through the information on this site, I'm after clarification. The movement 11ALACD dates it to 1967 F? Case Number 386 M6 to 1963, i think but the Bulova print on the face does not seem to match a 1963. Or the Bezel. I'm assuming the strap is not an original Snorkel.

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