Bulova 1969 Oceanographer

Submitted by guardiamarina04 on
Manufacture Year
1969
Movement Model
11AFACD
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
G609681
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Other
Crystal details
Plexy
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Fifth avenue box bakelite bezel

1969 Bulova watch
1969 Bulova watch
1969 Bulova watch
1969 Bulova watch
1969 Bulova watch
guardiamarina04
Posted February 1, 2018 - 5:10am

Hi! i have this model but i dont know the story of model if you have addictional info contact me..

mybulova_admin
Posted February 2, 2018 - 9:26pm

I'm thinking your watch might be part of the 'Oceanographer' series of Bulova watches. Can't say I've seen one like it before. Very nice. I really like the red dial.

Can you confirm that either the case or movement is stamped 'M9"?

Geoff Baker
Posted February 3, 2018 - 6:11am

Hello guardiamarina04, welcome to myBulova. This is a stunning watch, it really shouts "Hey, look over here".

I'm torn on an ID for it. The stainless steel case looks Oceanographer, the dive ring looks Oceanographer. I have not found any adverts showing this dial color or configuration. I rather think the dial may have been refinished to this design. I think the display case it's in is of an early 1960's era, late 1960's would have been the black octogon case.

I terms of ID, I am tentative on calling is a 1969 Oceanographer. Thanks for sharing it.

Andersok
Posted February 3, 2018 - 8:25am

I would also agree that this is an Oceanographer, but the dial lacks markings with that name or a depth rating, perhaps refinished as Geoff suggested.

jabs
Posted February 3, 2018 - 9:01am

dial is similar to that seen in Accutron Deep Sea for 70 years

mybulova_admin
Posted February 3, 2018 - 10:25pm

The dial layout is certainly very similar to the Accutron Deep Sea model of 1969, but the lack of normal depth or 'OCEANOGRAPHER" markings is strange....although we are talking about a Bulova watch here, so anything is possible.