Bulova Deep Sea “666 Feet”

1970s Bulova Deep Sea '666 Feet'

1970s Bulova Deep Sea '666 Feet', $2,500, Why This Watch Matters The Bulova Deep Sea is a cool chrono to begin with, but it gets even better with a tropical dial. The Full Story Originally priced at $100 in the 1970s, the Bulova “B” chronograph boasted a 666 foot water resistance, hence its Deep Sea name. Original documentation shows that it was offered on a tropic strap, with its legible orange seconds hand advertised as a major selling point. The rotating bezel provided another means to measure time, with a 20-minute red zone and a luminous dot at 60. It looked great in the 1970s, but the tropical patina to the dial puts this example on another level entirely. The Fine Print Maker: Bulova Model: Deep Sea Reference: “666 Feet” Year: 1970s Case No: 631934 Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 37mm diameter; 14mm thickness Crystal: Plexiglass Lume: Tritium Caliber: Manual winding chronograph movement Valjoux 7733 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Tan Kangaroo NATO Strap Lug Width: 20mm Box/Papers: N/A What we Love and What You Should Know The glossy dial has taken a wonderful tropical finish, displaying a harmonious brown throughout. The case is extremely well preserved, without any deep scratches. The handset is original and includes the much advertised orange seconds hand. The bezel is missing its lume dot at minute 60 and there is a small scratch to the plexi, but nothing that harms legibility.1970s Bulova Deep Sea '666 Feet' Regular price $2,500 Default Title Default Title - Sold Out Sold Sold See Similar watches Why This Watch Matters The Bulova Deep Sea is a cool chrono to begin with, but it gets even better with a tropical dial. The Full Story Originally priced at $100 in the 1970s, the Bulova “B” chronograph boasted a 666 foot water resistance, hence its Deep Sea name. Original documentation shows that it was offered on a tropic strap, with its legible orange seconds hand advertised as a major selling point. The rotating bezel provided another means to measure time, with a 20-minute red zone and a luminous dot at 60. It looked great in the 1970s, but the tropical patina to the dial puts this example on another level entirely. The Fine Print Maker: Bulova Model: Deep Sea Reference: “666 Feet” Year: 1970s Case No: 631934 Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 37mm diameter; 14mm thickness Crystal: Plexiglass Lume: Tritium Caliber: Manual winding chronograph movement Valjoux 7733 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Tan Kangaroo NATO Strap Lug Width: 20mm Box/Papers: N/A What we Love and What You Should Know The glossy dial has taken a wonderful tropical finish, displaying a harmonious brown throughout. The case is extremely well preserved, without any deep scratches. The handset is original and includes the much advertised orange seconds hand. The bezel is missing its lume dot at minute 60 and there is a small scratch to the plexi, but nothing that harms legibility.