Bulova 1968 Oceanographer

Submitted by FranciscoMIII on September 23, 2021 - 5:15pm
Manufacture Year
1968
Movement Model
11ALACD
Movement Jewels
17
Case Serial No.
79229
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Crystal details
31.5mm
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This beauty started out as just a case two months ago. Thanks to MyBulova I was able to identify the parts needed to build her out. The only part I found confusing is one source says no movement ring and the case parts catalog shows MR768. Which I have not been able to find.

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FranciscoMIII
Posted October 19, 2021 - 5:36am

I guess that means I have two new projects. Find a movement for a case and a case for a movement. The later of the two I am sure is going to be harder to do. 

One thing is for sure, Bulova knew what it was doing when it paired this case with a white dial. It looks much better in person when you can clearly see the patina. I tried to capture it here in it's current set up until I find a better bracelet.Current set up

Andersok
Posted October 19, 2021 - 6:54am

In reply to by FranciscoMIII

I think you are fine with the 11BLACD. I have had the same watch, same case 706, dated M8 with the 11BL.. movement. It was around this time in 1968 that the movements were revised from 11AL to 11BL, so either should be fine.