Brand: Bulova

Model: Deep Sea Chronograph "B" ref. 31003 666 Feet Diver (Glossy Black Dial and "Coke" Bezel); Swiss Made; N0 date code = 1970 (first-year example)

Case: Solid stainless steel case with screw-down back is approximately 37mm excluding the original unsigned winding crown and pushers

Strap: Rare vintage 19mm genuine Swiss Tropic Star black rubber diver strap with original vintage 16mm stainless steel Bulova "Sun" buckle

Movement: Bulova cal. 14 EB (Valjoux cal. 7733) manual-winding chronograph movement (17 jewels); 18,000 BPH; Swiss Made; serviced

Features: Stunning original glossy black dial with beautiful yellow Tritium lume; original handset with bright orange chronograph sweeping-seconds; 30-minute chronograph recording capability; original elapsed-time diver bezel (red/black); original acrylic super-dome crystal; unpolished stainless steel case with factory original purple protective cover still on the back; workhorse Valjoux 7733 movement (serviced); early first-year example in collector-grade condition

Condition: Mint original condition overall with only very minor honest wear consistent with storage and handling; solid stainless steel case is completely unpolished with razor-sharp edges and bevels; crisp caseback remains clearly legible with most of the factory original purple protective "wax" covering still in tact and one small tool mark on the outer edge; incredible original glossy black dial retains its mirror-like finish with very attractive yellow Tritium lume and no visible wear; excellent original Tritium handset with matching yellow patina; original bright orange chronograph sweeping-seconds hand; original red/black diver bezel is vibrant and in mint condition with its original lume pip present; clean original acrylic super-dome crystal

Other: The Deep Sea Chronograph "B" is our favorite execution of all the Bulova 666 Feet Devil Diver lineup. When we discovered this early first-year example in top condition, it was all original and untouched! It is nearly impossible to find this reference in this type of condition... It's also quite rare to see such a flawless mirror glossy black dial. The red and black "Coke" dive bezel remains bright and vibrant with its original lume pip, which is indicative of this watch sitting in a drawer for most of its life. Even the original domed crystal is clean and clear. Just look at the factory original purple "wax" protective cover on the caseback. As an added bonus, the Bulova 14EB (Valjoux 7733) movement was already completely overhauled by our watchmaker with new gaskets installed at the time of service. The watch comes fitted on a period-correct genuine Swiss Tropic Star diver strap and original vintage Bulova "Sun" buckle - the strap and buckle combo alone would cost you $250-350...