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VINTAGE BULOVA Divers 666ft. ... the devil diver ...
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JwRosenthal
·Mine just came back from the spa. Looking good and running -5
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·Oh- and a note on the “stretch” on these bracelets- on most bracelets like the Rolex oysters, it’s the pins that are worn down that cause the gaps in the links. I’m sure these do suffer from pin wear but these actually do “stretch”- as in the folded center links that hold each link to the next start to pull apart and unfold! One I got was so horribly stretched, some of the center links were barely hanging on and were almost flat (like uncurling a spring). I used a pair of needle nosed pliers wrapped in electrical tape and went link by link and re-folded them. The links aren’t factory fresh, but I got about 1/4” back in total length and it really tightened up the bracelet.
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asrnj77
·Oh- and a note on the “stretch” on these bracelets- on most bracelets like the Rolex oysters, it’s the pins that are worn down that cause the gaps in the links. I’m sure these do suffer from pin wear but these actually do “stretch”- as in the folded center links that hold each link to the next start to pull apart and unfold! One I got was so horribly stretched, some of the center links were barely hanging on and were almost flat (like uncurling a spring). I used a pair of needle nosed pliers wrapped in electrical tape and went link by link and re-folded them. The links aren’t factory fresh, but I got about 1/4” back in total length and it really tightened up the bracelet.
good to know. This JB Champion bracelet has seen better days stretch wise. I’m thinking of going to a leather nato while I figure out what to do with the bracelet
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·You get this off the bay back in October? I put a bid on one with an awful crystal but bailed on it. Thought there was something nice under there and looks like I underestimated how nice.
Yeah picked up on the ‘bay from a Church group that just sells donated items for 100% charity. It was a gamble but I’m pleased with the outcome. It had enough funky DNA to clone the original owner three times over and needed a new crystal. After the crystal swap and movement service/regulation it’s on point.
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·good to know. This JB Champion bracelet has seen better days stretch wise. I’m thinking of going to a leather nato while I figure out what to do with the bracelet
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Bullet:
Brick & Bead (watch is at spa now)
....and can’t forget a good ole fashion 18mm tropic was also an option (although it is a 17.5mm lugs width)
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·Yeah picked up on the ‘bay from a Church group that just sells donated items for 100% charity. It was a gamble but I’m pleased with the outcome. It had enough funky DNA to clone the original owner three times over and needed a new crystal. After the crystal swap and movement service/regulation it’s on point.
Well it was a good pick up!
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MoclovFlop
·Bracelets do pop up and although the “bullet” like you have was THE one to have, the brick&bead was also an option- I have both and they totally change the look of the watch.
Photos added for visual aid:
Bullet:
Brick & Bead (watch is at spa now)
....and can’t forget a good ole fashion 18mm tropic was also an option (although it is a 17.5mm lugs width)
Don't forget the Kreisler version like what I have on mine (and featured on Bulova's website for their historical section)
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·Bracelets do pop up and although the “bullet” like you have was THE one to have, the brick&bead was also an option- I have both and they totally change the look of the watch.
Photos added for visual aid:
Bullet:
Brick & Bead (watch is at spa now)
....and can’t forget a good ole fashion 18mm tropic was also an option (although it is a 17.5mm lugs width)
I should really get on with getting me one of these.
Always wanted one. Never had.
Love those markers and hands!
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·Don't forget the Kreisler version like what I have on mine (and featured on Bulova's website for their historical section)
(Currently on this ugly thing 😉- but came with the tuning fork clasp)
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·I should really get on with getting me one of these.
Always wanted one. Never had.
Love those markers and hands!
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MoclovFlop
·Pretty sure they did, They made a few of the Omega bracelets. And that same one was also used by Wittnauer on a few higher end models.
Worth a pretty penny these days (Because of the interchange), more than the bullet version I would bet, but way more under the radar.
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·Would anyone know where to find pins and a strap for this?
Don't know where you're located but these have what you need. Measure the lug width (20mm?) first and then search for spring bars and straps.
https://www.watchgecko.com/
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·Don't know where you're located but these have what you need. Measure the lug width (20mm?) first and then search for spring bars and straps.
https://www.watchgecko.com/
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·Would anyone know where to find pins and a strap for this?
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