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

Bracelet: Rare vintage 19mm stainless steel linked bracelet with folding clasp

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

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; rare vintage bracelet; workhorse Valjoux 7733 movement; 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 the original finishes 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 with its original lume pip present and one small ding on the outer edge near 47-minute marker; clean original acrylic super-dome crystal; vintage bracelet matches the overall condition of the watch

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 extremely difficult to find this reference in this type of condition... It's also quite rare to see one of these with such a flawless mirror glossy black dial and no de-lamination around the hour markers. 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 sharp case bevels and the crisp original caseback finishes. As an added bonus, the watch comes fitted on a really cool period-correct vintage stainless steel linked bracelet. In case you missed out on our last example from 1970, don't sleep on this one...