1973 Bulova Snorkel 666ft. Day and Date Automatic - 23 Jewel Bulova 11AOACB with 40 hr. power reserve. Quick set date is set by repeated pull and push of the crown, the day function is set by +/- 24hr rotation of handset. Case measures at 42mm (minus crown)
As always with these I'm still a bit of a fence sitter.
We know that Bulova certainy had a 'Snorkel' model as at 1968, but the question is, did they continue this line, or relpace it with the Oceanographer series of which the 'Snorkel' was a variant?
I'd be tentative Oceanographer "Snorkel" variant.
Fantastic watch and now that Bulova have released a new modern version as part of their Archive collection, these are really becoming highy sort after watches.
1968 Snorkel model as indicated by the watches presentation box (not shown).
1969 Oceanograper
additional information ...
the bezel is friction mounted (no click) BI-DIRECTIONAL
the case ref# is marked 7095-1 it measures @ 42mm compared to 41mm for case ref# 714 (used for snorkel/oceanographer snorkel)
hallmark mark is CB (Centrale Boites S.A.) SWISS
Lugs: 18mm
TRITIUM LUME has turned a rich MUSTARD YELLOW both on the handset and underneath the PIPS/POSTS (hour markers) on the dial, which generally happens to TRITIUM if stored in a place for an extended period of time where there has been next to no or minimal sunlight exposure ( ? ) which would also explain the state and condition it is in, the case does show minimal wear .
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CASE REF 7095 [orange snorkel] uses bezel ref B177
regarding BEZEL REF B194 comes in 2 versions
friction mounted and a click mounted
CASE REF 7095-1 [day and date black dial] uses bezel ref B194 [no click/friction mount]
CASE REF 714 [oceanographer snorkel G day only] also uses bezel ref B194 [click bezel]
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thank U everyone for the input and complements !!! I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me in securing spare parts for my watch for the future ? ..... Bulova crystal ref# 7095AW ... ? ... asnd if anyone has some info as to what gasket ref# case 7095-1 would take ? i suppose it would be the same gasket the ORANGE OCEANOGRAPHER uses ?