Bulova 1971 Oceanographer

Submitted by Riley-1204 on
S
Manufacture Year
1971
Movement Model
11BLCD
Movement Date Code
N1
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
j177103
Case shape
Cushion
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
1403AW
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

My first repair project, has had a hard life.  Purchased with no strap and looks like someone had tried to pry the onepiece case open, crystal cracked and water damage.
Removed the crystal expecting to be compeltely rusted out only to be amazed by the 11BLCD.  Planning to service and get back to running condition, lightly polish case while leaving the dial as is.  Balance moves freely but is very sluggish.   Inside case printed 2891 and stamped W GERMANY.  Thought this was an Oceanographer "F" untill I found the ref image from Andersok on another post, now unsure if "F" or "S"
 

Front
Side 1
Side 2
Dial
Movement
Ref
JimDon5822
Posted November 21, 2025 - 12:38am

Great project to restore.  Based on the 1971 linebook this would be a 1971 Bulova Oceanographer "S"

Andersok
Posted November 21, 2025 - 6:25pm

I agree, it looks like this model changed to "S" variant in 1971.

Oceanographer "S"

Geoff Baker
Posted November 21, 2025 - 9:22pm

1971 Bulova Oceanographer S

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