Newly found Accutron

galaxytime · Dec 13, 2023

I just found this Bulova Accutron Deep Sea mixed in a pile of old watch cases. Gotta love those old gaskets that make a heck of a mess. Its hard to tell through the scratched and dull crystal but I think the dial and lume look to be in very good shape for the age. Now we're going to get the movement out and clean up the melted gasket and see if it actually runs. I know there isn't a lot of value in these but if I can get it going for less than a couple hundred bucks, she will be a nice addition to the collection.

Will post more later. Now to get busy.

Scarecrow Boat · Dec 13, 2023

When I picked up my Snorkel it was very much in a similar state. That melted gasket was a mess I’ll be glad to not deal with again. Though, I can say these do clean up well 👍 have fun with yours!

galaxytime · Dec 13, 2023

Thats a nice looking snorkel and a great transformation. I'm pretty sure thats a new crystal you put in. What is realtivley easy to locate the crystal?

Scarecrow Boat · Dec 13, 2023

galaxytime
Thats a nice looking snorkel and a great transformation. I'm pretty sure thats a new crystal you put in. What is realtivley easy to locate the crystal?

That’s actually the original crystal. It took lots of patience and a lot of

I did have a sealed NOS crystal in my parts drawer but on this occasion, I didn’t need it. The original cleaned up well.

p4ul · Dec 13, 2023

@JwRosenthal Did someone say SNORKEL?

Gav1967 · Dec 13, 2023

galaxytime
I just found this Bulova Accutron Deep Sea mixed in a pile of old watch cases. Gotta love those old gaskets that make a heck of a mess. Its hard to tell through the scratched and dull crystal but I think the dial and lume look to be in very good shape for the age. Now we're going to get the movement out and clean up the melted gasket and see if it actually runs. I know there isn't a lot of value in these but if I can get it going for less than a couple hundred bucks, she will be a nice addition to the collection.

Will post more later. Now to get busy.

Why not share in this thread too. There's a lot of love for Snorkels on OF
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-bulova-divers-666ft-the-devil-diver.65919/

Dsloan · Dec 13, 2023

Scarecrow Boat
When I picked up my Snorkel it was very much in a similar state. That melted gasket was a mess I’ll be glad to not deal with again. Though, I can say these do clean up well 👍 have fun with yours!

This reminds me... I need to get that thing fixed up. It's next on the list for the watchmaker in the new year 😀

galaxytime · Dec 14, 2023

p4ul
@JwRosenthal Did someone say SNORKEL?

I like that red dial. Nice looking watch. The only thing I don't like are those cases that really limit your ability to use alternate bands.

abgul · Dec 14, 2023

Looks like it needs some restoration.

drose224 · Dec 14, 2023

Galaxytime, What did you use to rehab the crystal?

galaxytime · Dec 17, 2023

drose224
Galaxytime, What did you use to rehab the crystal?

I tried polsihing the crystal but there are too many deep scratches and a small chip/crack so I ordered what I beleive to be a NOS crystal for it. I'll try and get some more pictures tomorrow. The case cleaned up real nice and the movement is running but definitely needs a service. Fingers crossed that it doesn't need any parts.

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