M9 Oceanographer Snorkel 666 watch hands

Submitted by swift1966 on

Good day, 

Could anyone point me towards purchasing replacement watch hands on this watch with the 11BLACD movement. I realize it would be near impossible to acquire an exact set so open to replacement with other suitable type hands. I’m unable to ascertain the exact sizes necessary so would be helpful to know the appropriate sizes for the three hands from a catalog or parts list. 
Much appreciated, 

Bruce

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted February 12, 2026 - 8:18am

first You will need to identify which style of hands are on the Watch. 

swift1966
Posted February 12, 2026 - 1:32pm


Thanks for the comeback. I’m unable to figure out how to attach a picture. My watch is the “G” model Oceanographer Snorkel. I’ll try again to add a photo. 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted February 12, 2026 - 3:08pm

'SNORKEL' "G" 

 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted February 12, 2026 - 3:20pm

In reply to by FifthAvenueRes…

Several 'SEA KING's and 'CLIPPERS' of this era use the same hands, not sure what the technical name is because the hand charts on site do not include the 1960's, def Radium.  With a watch in high demand such as this one You will want to keep the hands original.    Vintage Bulova Catalogs | myBulova.com 

swift1966
Posted February 12, 2026 - 5:03pm

In reply to by FifthAvenueRes…

My original posting was August 3 2020 labeled “Bulova 1969 Oceanographer “G” under swift1966 in the My Watch folder. This shows the hands included. 
Thanks 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted February 12, 2026 - 8:32pm

I'm almost certain this style of Hour and Minute hand is named Baton.  They seem to be original to the watch and I wouldn't touch them. 

swift1966
Posted February 12, 2026 - 8:59pm

In reply to by FifthAvenueRes…

That’s good to know. I finally got a bezel for it and trying to whip into shape. Unfortunately I managed to break the second hand so my bad there. It was my first real watch I bought in 1970 and while working I flexed my wrist too much and popped the strap. The watch landed hard and popped the bezel and never saw where it went. Thanks for the input. 

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted February 12, 2026 - 10:10pm

In reply to by swift1966

bottom of this page ^    The sweep second hand You need is the 'Ball' (?)  it's going to be hard to find, harder than the bezel perhaps.  

swift1966
Posted February 13, 2026 - 8:20am

In reply to by FifthAvenueRes…

Wow, that’s a beautiful watch. I wasn’t aware of that model. The movement is amazing. Good luck finishing it up.