I keep contemplating the red/black bezel day/date devil diver, but then feel that the red/black chrono scratches that itch. And as much as I admire the Super Seville (I saw a gorgeous green dial not so long ago) at 36mm it's just too small for my wrist. 🙁
BULOVA DEEP SEA CHRONOGRAPH 666ft. " B "
BEZEL and BEZEL SPRING
this watch " MUST " use ... Bulova Crystal REF# 825AW ... or correct substitute
for the bezel to be mounted and secured to the watch case ref.# 895 a generic diver crystal will not do ...
The crystal is an armée type and requires the right press and die. Also, the bezel can be damaged if you remove it the wrong way. These have thin wires that either create tension to prevent free-turning, or hold the bezel in place. The wire is easily distorted and not easily fixed.
That's a great story and classy move by Bulova!! I like the brand even more now! (I just need to find their bigger watch offerings, i.e. case size >38mm).
Thanks for sharing!
A recent, and very rare acquisition for me now, but NEVER say NEVER, people!!!
Sometimes Condition overrides all discipline.
And a shout out to Larry S for his knowledge and guidance, but in NO WAY can I assign ANY blame to him for my backslide.
I place it on a Forstner reissue bracelet that was the correct lug size......but a bonus: it originally had a vintage JB Champion 19mm Komfit Mesh also in excellent condition.
In need of a pile of tlc, but the Red grabbed me by the lapels….
Service crown? Anyone know what I should be looking for as an original?
Replacement crown on ur watch, probably compatible NON BULOVA crown, and ur seconds sweep hands is also OFF ... These models housed the 21,600 beat per hour 11AOACB motor, which features quickset date functionality (by pulling the crown all the way out from the closed position) see photos attached for BULOVA water tight crown [images borrowed from cyber space] , shared with u movement ref. info and a photo of cse ref# below it should help u in cross referencing info for crown.
u should join a wrist watch page on FACEBOOK dedicated to Vintage Bulova 666ft. divers attached link to group page .... https://www.facebook.com/groups/208317149698549
