Bulova 1961 Snorkel

Submitted by hammerite on December 26, 2012 - 4:35pm
Manufacture Year
1961
Movement Model
Unknown
Movement Jewels
Unknown
Movement Serial No.
Unknown
Case Serial No.
350540
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
Unknown
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Found this in an antique store, needs a new bezel and a correct band. I believe this is a 1961 Snorkel 666, but I have no way of knowing for sure. The serial number on the case is 350540

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hammerite
Posted December 26, 2012 - 4:41pm

I never saw it glow before but when the flash hit it, everything glowed blue! :)

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted December 26, 2012 - 7:37pm

"SNORKEL"

a nice early one.

hammerite
Posted December 26, 2012 - 9:34pm

Hey thanks! I had a feeling it was one, it works perfectly, am considering putting it up for sale.

mybulova_admin
Posted December 27, 2012 - 3:36am

Probably a Snorkel, but 'unknown' for me at this time.

Geoff Baker
Posted December 27, 2012 - 6:10am

My gut says Snorkel too but I do want to see it in an ad first......

hammerite
Posted December 27, 2012 - 4:29pm

Where might I find an ad for it? Do you mean original print advertisement? Or something else? I apologize in advance for my confusion, it has been a long month!

Geoff Baker
Posted December 27, 2012 - 8:50pm

Yes, sorry, WE usually try to uncover ads which help us ID these watches, You can look through them too, it's fun. There are links at the top of the home page. If you go to the forums, you'll also find ads listed by decade. This, hopefully would be found in the 60's decade.

hammerite
Posted December 27, 2012 - 10:07pm

I'm guessing 1961 since it's an M1, it's unfortunate that I can't track the serial number on the case, I have no way to open the back to check the movement, and I don't want to mar the finish any more than it is already. I suppose I could go see a watch guy but ...etc. Thanks for the heads up! ;)

dennis-waden
Posted December 27, 2012 - 2:14pm

Hey! no need to change the bezel but just a cleaning job is enough to keep this watch riginal ;) what is the price if you sell it ?

William Smith
Posted December 27, 2012 - 3:28pm

Hi Dennis   For price discussions and valuation, we use the Private Message system.  You can Private Message (PM) the watch owner by clicking on the link at the bottom of the root record. 
You should see the two choices (in ornage colored text) for "Ad to My Favorites" (which saves the watch record in your account so you can find it easily at a later time) and to its right Send member a private message.  By clicking on this link, you can communicate with the watch owner off the open boards for things like price, valuation, and other transactions/communications.  Thanks