Brand: Bulova

Model: Oceanographer "M" Snorkel 666 Feet Diver Automatic Date (Rare); Swiss Made; M9 date code = 1969

Case: Solid stainless steel case with screw-down back is approximately 39mm excluding the original signed Bulova crown

Strap: 19mm royal blue braided nylon "perlon" pass-through strap with polished hardware

Movement: Bulova cal. 11 BLACD self-winding automatic movement (17 jewels) with date at 3 o'clock; 18,000 BPH; Swiss Made; M9 date code = 1969

Features: Stunning original metallic blue dial with applied Bulova logo and creamy Tritium patina; original Tritium handset; original rotating acrylic "Pepsi" (blue/red) bezel displays elapsed time (i.e. during dives); original acrylic crystal with internal date magnifier at 3 o'clock; original date wheel with red numbers

Condition: Fantastic original condition overall with minor honest wear consistent with age and use; solid stainless steel case appears to be completely unpolished with razor-sharp edges and bevels; crisp caseback with all printing clearly visible and a few toolmarks; near-perfect original metallic blue dial with fantastic creamy Tritium patina; original Tritium handset with matching yellow patina; small crack in acrylic bezel near the 25-minute marking; a few minor superficial scratches on the original acrylic crystal with internal date magnifier

Other: "Should you own a watch that can go places you can't? The Bulova Oceanographer "M" will run at 666 feet under the sea. And at Himalayan altitudes. And beyond." What a great advertisement from Bulova! This rare Oceanographer "M" variation was only produced for one year (1969), making it all the more desirable. Everything about it is fantastic and it's the perfect summer or vacation watch. Check out the vibrant blue and red colors on the original acrylic dive bezel. The metallic dial is mesmerizing. And a pop of red color from the date wheel is the cherry on top.