Bulova 1968 Oceanographer

Submitted by KWalls on October 1, 2014 - 7:47pm
B
Manufacture Year
1968
Movement Model
11BLACD
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
F957534
Case shape
Round
Case color
White
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

recently aquired from an antique wharehouse for a very reasonable amount. Case and crystal are in ok shape. Case back and movement are stamped M8.

kwalls 1968 Buova Oceanographer B 10 07 2014
Bulova watch
Bulova watch
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KWalls
Posted October 3, 2014 - 8:49am

the overall condition of the watch is pretty fantastic. Any info would be appreciated so that I would be able to find parts to fix its loose movement. Naturally it would also be nice just to know which model I'm wearing on my wrist!

 

Thank you,

kyle

bobbee
Posted October 1, 2014 - 7:59pm

Cool, looks like the Oceanographer "B". Very nice watch, you can even do the dishes wearing it (not recommended!).

KWalls
Posted October 1, 2014 - 8:22pm

Ah fantastic! Thanks for posting, very cool

KWalls
Posted October 1, 2014 - 8:29pm

now I just have to find that bracelet...or a nice nato...

jabs
Posted October 2, 2014 - 5:14am

I´m good with 1968 Oceanographer "B", good find watch and ad too

William Smith
Posted October 2, 2014 - 3:56pm

Ditto what Bobbee and Jabs said.

Geoff Baker
Posted October 3, 2014 - 6:13am

Hello KWalls, welcome to myBulova - it's a fine old watch you have, I worn one like it for years.

1968 Oceanographer B it is, well done.

KWalls
Posted October 3, 2014 - 8:43am

Thank you very much!

ArchieGoodwin
Posted October 6, 2014 - 6:08am

Fantastic watch KWalls!  I'd be proud to wear such a nice example.  You mentioned a loose movement?  Is this still present?  From the pic it appears there's a movement ring, am I correct others?  Is the # stamped on the inside caseback 2892?  Let me know what that number is and I can check the case parts catalog to see if/what movement ring is supposed to be present.  Or, it can be a loose rotor? 

 

Eric

KWalls
Posted October 6, 2014 - 8:53am

thanks! Is really a great watch and I'm desperate to get it in tip top shape. The case is stamped 2892, has a movement retainer ring. It would appear to be missing the caseback "wavy" retainer ring. I have seen this piece in pictures and have been scouring the net for it without any luck. Any help/info such as part names or numbers would be FANTASTIC!

 

Kyle