Bulova 1961 Snorkel

Submitted by WMVI on
C
Manufacture Year
1961
Movement Model
11AFAC
Movement Date Code
M1
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
355345
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

Looking for more information, I believe that this is a compression diver watch? Wondering if there is a proper name for the model or if there is any advertising regarding this model. Was quite excited to find it!

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neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 2, 2023 - 5:36pm

Wow, great watch and a seldom seen model! We have previously ID'd this one as Snorkel, Like THIS ONE.

1961 Bulova Snorkel

Dial is slightly different; this may be a year of production thing or perhaps a refinish. 

neetstuf-4-u
Posted February 2, 2023 - 6:06pm

I just found this entry in the 1963 Linebook. 

1961 Snorkel "C" noting dial variance from ad.

snorkel ad1snorkel ad2

Andersok
Posted February 3, 2023 - 10:59am

Great watch...Snorkel "C"

WMVI
Posted February 3, 2023 - 11:17am

Incredible! Thank you so much. Now just one more question, would the different style of Lume be considered different from the line book model "C" or did Bulova occasionally use different dial patterns for the same model?

Kathy L.
Posted February 3, 2023 - 5:17pm

The dial differences could be a year thing.  I am good with Snorkel.

1961 Bulova Snorkel "C" 

Geoff Baker
Posted February 3, 2023 - 7:17pm

1961 Bulova Snorkel C

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