This watch was willed to me after my Grandfather, the greatest man ever to live, passed.
Hi jake - welcome to myBulova. What a fine looking watch your grandfather left to you. This model, known as the "Oceanographer" ( I bet you figured THAT out) was very popular. When I started collecting Bulovas, it was one of the first models I sought out, I wore it for years. If you plan to wear it, please have it serviced regularly, it should last for many more years if you do. Congratulations on having this wonderful keepsake from your grandfather.
In reply to Hi jake - welcome to by Geoff Baker
It turns out that I may have to have this watch serviced. Any idea where and how much should it cost. When I removed the back I found a barrel or screw floating inside the movement. The watch runs, but I am obviously concerned about it's longevity. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have pictures, but am not sure how to post them.
'OCEANOGRAPHER' "D"
Bulova Dealer inventory sheet Dated 1972 http://www.mybulova.com/vintage-bulova-watch-ads?title=197
That screw is conspicuously missing from the hairspring stud, as Mark has already noted. Fish it out, but don't use anything magnetic, of course, and you will need a very tiny screwdriver to put it back in. Best bet would be just have your watchmaker put it back when the overhaul is being done, it is impossible to do with the movt still in case.