Bulova 1969 Oceanographer

Submitted by wimberleytech on May 14, 2023 - 12:37pm
D
Manufacture Year
1969
Movement Model
11BLACD
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
G355867
Case shape
Round
Case color
Two-tone
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
acrylic
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This watch came from my Dad's collection which I call a "box-o-watches."  He was a watchmaker and had his own business.  I inherited all of his tools, parts, watches, etc.  I think these watches were taken on trade-in for a new watch purchase.  I  have two of these (the other N5)--both of them I serviced when I 'returned' to watchmaking about three years ago.

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Outside back
Inside back
Movement
Geoff Baker
Posted May 14, 2023 - 9:34pm

1969 Bulova Oceanographer D, like THIS one

mybulova_admin
Posted May 15, 2023 - 6:29am

This style of Oceanographer always confussed me. To me this is more of a dress watch than a divers watch, but alas divers have to look good as well I guess.

1969 Bulova Oceanographer "D"

wimberleytech
Posted May 15, 2023 - 10:50am

Excellent point about the style.  I think watches with the rotating bezel were popular even for those who were not divers.  My first real watch was a Wittnauer Compressor.  I was just 14 or 15 and was NOT a diver. I wonder how many of these were sold.

Kathy L.
Posted May 15, 2023 - 9:42am

1969 Bulova Oceanographer "D"

Andersok
Posted May 15, 2023 - 5:22pm

Oceanographer "D"