Bulova 1969 Oceanographer

Submitted by ste1376 on
Manufacture Year
1969
Movement Model
11BLACD
Movement Date Code
M9
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
112978
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

1969 Bulova oceanographer automatic snorkel 666 feet 

28/8/23
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Update
JimDon5822
Posted August 28, 2023 - 7:34pm

Awesome watch.   Seems more modern than 1969 but we do have this 1969 ad showing this model.  It does appear to have a replaced bezel though.  Does the bezel fit correctly?  

1969 Bulova Oceanographer "G"

Oceanographer G

ste1376
Posted August 29, 2023 - 1:58am

Even to me it seemed strange the all black bezel I had never seen it like this, but it fits well and turns in both directions with good resistance

Geoff Baker
Posted August 29, 2023 - 2:47am

I'm comfortable tagging this watch as an Oceanographer but as the bezel may or may not be a replacement I could not support the G variant classification.

1969 Bulova Oceanographer

neetstuf-4-u
Posted August 29, 2023 - 8:32am

Six digit Serial number starting with a "1" followed by a space, as well as interior case markings and "Swiss" on dial, case and movement would seem to indicate European manufacture.

This may well be correct as presented and a non-US variation not represented by ads in our database. This may also be the European version of the "G", a European Oceanographer with no variant letter, or a "G" with a replaced bezel. Based on this, I say

1969 Oceanographer (no variant).

Kathy L.
Posted August 29, 2023 - 10:52am

Great watch!

1969 Bulova Oceanographer

ste1376
Posted August 29, 2023 - 11:10am

Thanks for the research. Now I'll go crazy to see if this bezel has been replaced or if it's original 😅😂

ste1376
Posted January 11, 2024 - 8:56am

Attention masterpiece in progress……😍😁 I finally found the original ring and crown now I only miss the bracelet

JimDon5822
Posted January 1, 2025 - 10:04pm

This Jan 1 1969 ad seems to match the all black bezel but slightly different number sequence.  Matches the other version we have in the Database.

 

mybulova_admin
Posted January 2, 2025 - 12:13am

It's possible that the bezel shown in the above advert is actually black and red. I'm thinking the red could just appear as black in this print.

I am curious if the bezel ring on the subject watch is correct for this model.