Here is my Snorkel 666, I believe is a "G" model, had if for a few years. I love the size and shape. Works very well, the year of manufacturing (back case) is 1968 (M8), the caliber' date is actually a 1964.
What if wanted to look for a crystal (slightly scratched, not much really), is there a part number for it that I can look for ? Or should I use the case number "714" ?
Nice looking Oceanographer 'G'.
Movement may be a non-original swap, or perhaps someone just used an Oscillating Weight from an earlier movement.
Here is a list of some Oceanographer models and the applicable case info:
thank you very much for the reply and the precious info, confirming the Snorkel "G" model. Could you please change the title of the post to "Snorkel G" as I had not specified it when I wrote the post ? Why would you say that someone "used an Oscillating Weight from an earlier movement" ?
Looks like an original complete 11ALACD movement so I wonder why ?
thanks again - regards
Roby
In reply to thank you very much for the… by Proby01
You're welcome.
This 1968 watch likely was never sold with a 1964 movement; so two options to consider (since who really knows the 50+ year history), is that the entire movement is from '64 and replaced the original, or the weight from the original went bad and a watchmaker had one on hand to replace it with - only it was dated M4 (this has happened to me, needed a new weight, but couldn't find one with datestamp that matched the original).
In reply to You're welcome. This 1968… by Andersok
thanks, interesting !
1968 Bulova Oceanographer G noting possible movement swap.
In reply to 1968 Bulova Oceanographer G… by Geoff Baker
Thanks Geoff, clear. Could you please fix the name of the watch in the post therefore ?
thanks again for the interesting info
Roby
Oceanographers are popping up all over now. Very nice example of a 1968 Oceanographer "G". You can polish the crystal. Buy Polywatch and follow the instructions, Works great.
In reply to Oceanographers are popping… by JimDon5822
Hi and thanks for the advice on the glass, I will do that, it is a slight scratch, a little visible.
Question : why is this model called an Oceanographer, when on the dial, like many others, only says "Snorkel" ?... I see also on the models list on the web site that the Snorkel has a name on its own ?
thanks again - Roby
1968 Bulova Oceanographer "G", with possible movement or weight swap.
Fear not, title will be updated when a sufficient majority of panel members weigh in.
Roby, whilst the dial has SNORKEL it is actually part of the Oceanographer model series as seen here from Bulova's official linebook.
