VINTAGE BULOVA Divers 666ft. ... the devil diver ...

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I know we talked about this before but I really need to switch to a bracelet. Can I order any generic 18mm bracelet with curved ends?
Lugs are 17.5 so 18 won’t work. That said, 17.25-17.45 will all work on these and there are a plenty of vintage in that range? Don’t expect perfection in fit, bracelets from this period never fit perfectly- if you can’t get a piece of construction paper through the gap- you are close enough.
 
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Things are slowly coming together for this one. Just received the bracelet and crystal. Now all I need is a new crown (if anyone has one or direction to one, that would be greatly appreciated). Also just waiting on a crystal press to arrive

 
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Rare birds, but wonderful pieces of Bulova dive history if found! - 1967 Bulova Snorkel Model J - Ref. 11403W - Cal. 11ALAC
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@bristnj A simply beautiful example. I've been looking a decent Snorkel J on-and-off for a few years.

Please allow me to call dibs in the unlikely case you ever decide to part with it. Cheers!
 
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Things are slowly coming together for this one. Just received the bracelet and crystal. Now all I need is a new crown (if anyone has one or direction to one, that would be greatly appreciated). Also just waiting on a crystal press to arrive

Just an update on my '67 666

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Still need a correct crown but I really like how this is coming together.
 
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BULOVA 666FEET DIVER
case ref# 386


The first snorkel variant case ref# 386 this model uses the earlier bulged (curved top) waterproof crown, with tear drop end seconds pylon, the " snorkel " text on dial was introduced on later models ... in the 70's the snorkel " oceanographer " line was added.





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Man, you guys are going to get me into collecting vintage Bulova/Accutron again….I LOVE that 386….🙁
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1969

My wife fell in love with these over the weekend ... already have JW helping with a look and a few ebay searches.
 
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My wife fell in love with these over the weekend ... already have JW helping with a look and a few ebay searches.

I've got a couple of vintage Bulovas already, but seeing JW's collection definitely got me excited about hunting down more.