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To trade or not to trade? (Bulova inside)

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Hi all!

i have a 666 bulova chronograph (with box and bulova bracelet) I’m considering parting with. It’s a nice watch but it would need a service and a crystal change.
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I have the opportunity to trade it with a white bulova 666 diver in what seems to be exceptional condition (haven’t seen it yet but it’s nearby!)
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Would it seem like a fair trade? Or should one add some cash on top?
Thanks 😀
 
janice&fred
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If your slanted and glare filled picture of the chrono isn't hiding some sort of bezel insert damage to the light-colored section, then you'd be nuts to trade.
 
Dan S
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Assuming the case is SS, the chronograph is worth more IMO. Valjoux movement of some sort?

Edit: Sorry, I didn't read the caseback. I think you would need to get $500-$1000 on top of the diver.
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JwRosenthal
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I love my 666’s and the white ones in clean shape are rarer than the black (although worth less as everyone wants the black ones)- but Fred is right- it would be a crazy trade. Your chrono is worth 2-3x what the 666. And the bracelet on the 666 isn’t one of the factory options as far as I have ever seen. It may be a Bulova bracelet- but not for that model.

Mine says hi

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Dsplash
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Thanks for the answers!
No damage to the insert, the initially red portion is just « ghost » but intact. Case really looks and feels unpolished too…
The movement is indeed a Valjoux 7733

I thought the chrono might be worth more than the diver but I needed to confirm it as I could not find similar examples in past sales.
 
Larry S
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No to the trade … The chrono is worth north of 1000 USD and looks to be in decent shape.
 
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Dsplash Dsplash
Thanks for the answers!
No damage to the insert, the initially red portion is just « ghost » but intact. Case really looks and feels unpolished too…
The movement is indeed a Valjoux 7733

I thought the chrono might be worth more than the diver but I needed to confirm it as I could not find similar examples in past sales.
As I said, silver ones are rare (and great looking) and the one you posted is indeed in very good shape- better than mine for sure. Bezel lettering is an easy job to refill on them too. But price on the white 666’s is about $4-600 typically (without correct bracelet). Your chrono is $1-1.2k.

If the owner of the silver 666 were willing to go $6-700 on top then it may be worth while if you really wanted it…then you need to budget about $2-300 for the brick/bead bracelet.

Frankly I would keep the chrono and just wait for a good silver one- they do pop up and typically go way under the black dialed ones.
 
Dsplash
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Thanks! I’ll do that although I’ll probably sell the chrono at some point 😀

the brick bracelet you have on yours is the original one? I’ve been looking for a correct bracelet for my black diver 666 and could not find what it should look like!
 
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Dsplash Dsplash
Thanks! I’ll do that although I’ll probably sell the chrono at some point 😀

the brick bracelet you have on yours is the original one? I’ve been looking for a correct bracelet for my black diver 666 and could not find what it should look like!
Came on brick/bead or tropic
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Dsloan
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I'd hold onto the Chrono - mostly because I really like the deepsea Chrono designs. But, as others have noted, they're worth way more.

I keep noticing the pricing on vintage Bulova creeping up on Hodinkee. A Deepsea Chrono B sold for $2.5K recently. It's super annoying to see prices climb so fast. Guess I'll have to update my insurance soon... 🙄
 
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Dsloan Dsloan
I'd hold onto the Chrono - mostly because I really like the deepsea Chrono designs. But, as others have noted, they're worth way more.

I keep noticing the pricing on vintage Bulova creeping up on Hodinkee. A Deepsea Chrono B sold for $2.5K recently. It's super annoying to see prices climb so fast. Guess I'll have to update my insurance soon... 🙄
Try finding a really clean Seawolf with original bracelet for under $1k, those were $400 all day long pre-pandemic.
 
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Try finding a really clean Seawolf with original bracelet for under $1k, those were $400 all day long pre-pandemic.

I just told my partner that I need to hurry up and build my vintage skin diver collection before it's too late. They were not amused.
 
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I just told my partner that I need to hurry up and build my vintage skin diver collection before it's too late. They were not amused.
A little eye candy
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A little eye candy
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So that's where they are all hiding! Can't believe how many original bracelets you managed to assemble to go with them.

I've just got one vintage Bulova:

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I'd love to add the 'B' model to the collection one day. OP, don't trade yours. You'll regret it, I think.
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So that's where they are all hiding! Can't believe how many original bracelets you managed to assemble to go with them.

I've just got one vintage Bulova:

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I'd love to add the 'B' model to the collection one day. OP, don't trade yours. You'll regret it, I think.
Camu has me beat my a long shot.
 
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I don't have much to add to this thread as it has already been said: that would not be a good trade. I have a soft spot for these particular chronographs, specially the reference with the surfboard dial. Such a good looking watch.
(not mine)
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My lone 666 says hi though 😀
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JwRosenthal
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Scarecrow Boat Scarecrow Boat
I don't have much to add to this thread as it has already been said: that would not be a good trade. I have a soft spot for these particular chronographs, specially the reference with the surfboard dial. Such a good looking watch.
(not mine)
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My lone 666 says hi though 😀
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The surfboard reissues are very well done even with applied markers and step surf-board- but it’s mechaquartz which is a deal breaker for some.

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