Bulova 1971 Oceanographer

Submitted by thejake27 on March 3, 2014 - 9:14pm
D
Manufacture Year
1971
Movement Model
11BLACD
Movement Jewels
17
Movement Serial No.
-
Case Serial No.
J02349
Case shape
Round
Case color
Two-tone
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

This watch was willed to me after my Grandfather, the greatest man ever to live, passed.

71' Bulova Oceanographer Automatic 333 03-03-2014
1971 Bulova watch
1971 Bulova watch
1971 Bulova watch
Geoff Baker
Posted March 4, 2014 - 5:43am

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.

thejake27
Posted March 4, 2014 - 12:30pm

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.

 

JP
Posted March 4, 2014 - 9:36am

Jake, We must be brothers. I have always said gramps was the greatest man on earth. :>)

Very nice watch with wonderful history.

Oceanographer "D"

Reverend Rob
Posted March 4, 2014 - 9:41am

Oceanographer 'D', nice example. 

thejake27
Posted March 4, 2014 - 12:57pm

I have updated 'my watches' to include a photo under loupe of the 'floating problem' that I discovered.  Anyone that could help me?

FifthAvenueRes…
Posted March 4, 2014 - 2:50pm

Yip, that looks like the hairspring stud.

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Whatever it is it doesn't belong there.

Reverend Rob
Posted March 4, 2014 - 3:04pm

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.