1974 Bulova Oceanographer in NOS drop dead gorgeous condition. Blue and white rotating bezel is perfect, not a scratch anywhere on this beauty. Back is only marked with 'Bulova', the s/n and "Stainless Steel 666 Feet. Original matching all stainless bracelet also marked 'Bulova'. Dial is marked Bulova Snorkel - Automatic 666 Feet. Not sure if the numbers on the back tag have any meaning.
Added 4/24/2013
In reply to When does the ad date to, by bobbee
Honestly, I don't think it does, the case is completely different. I think it does support my claim that having the word Snorkel on the dial doesn't make "Snorkel" a model name in the 1970's. RevRob - to your point - I think Bulova would have called this a 'Snorkel' Dial, not a variant as much as a design feature.
I'm going to support Oceanographer for now.
Geoff I'm was agreeing with you. The advert shows that they were indeed named as the 'Oceanographer' and not Snorkel.
The advert text does say the 'Bulova Oceanographer Snorkel', but the model name at the bottom is just "Oceanographer" with the variant letter.
I'm saying that the subject is an unknown variant of the 'Oceanographer' series.
Not a guess, just the jpeg size needed to upload leaves poor res.
This is a Bulova Snorkel advert from 1975, and some members keeps saying there are no Snorkel ads in the 1970's, and therefore the Snorkel name does not apply to any Bulova watch with Snorkel on the dial after the late 1960's. This disputes that, in fact it disproves it. The "H" variant looks to be an earlier model than Geoff's too.
If there is one ad, there are probably more.
Why not name those with Snorkel on the dial the Bulova Oceanographer "Snorkel", if this would stop any arguments?
In reply to Not a guess, just the jpeg by bobbee
....because the 'Bulova Oceanographer Snorkel' depicted and described in the 1969 ad is in fact the 'OCEANOGRPHER' "H" or whatever.
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For the record: I personally have never stated the 'SNORKEL' model does not exist post 1970.
At this time there is no Ad to confirm the subject ID - 'UNKNOWN'
Why are you being so belligerent?
I am not attacking you, I know you have not said that.
Try to chill out, you're getting paranoid!
If you would like a pdf copy of the above ad to prove it is the "H" variant, please ask I will be only too happy to provide one.
Or alternatively, use the zoom on your mouse, hold down "Ctrl" on your keyboard, and roll the mouse wheel forward and backwards to zoom in and out, it works a treat.
You can see tiny details on good pics better, and the "H" shows up a little better in the above ad.
Here it is Stephen. Still not as clear as the pdf, but it is a H.
