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Bulova - Snorkle Automatic - Waterproof Devil Diver - 666 Feet - With Bulova Box - c.1960s

Discover this vintage Bulova Devil Diver Snorkel automatic watch with tropical dial, rotating bezel and original Bulova box.

Case
Stainless Steel
Box
Yes
Dial
Tropical
Papers
No
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£1,350.00GBP

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Bulova has a long history of producing practical, reliable tool watches, with its dive watch models gaining popularity during the 1960s and 1970s as recreational diving became more mainstream. Known for combining robust construction with accessible pricing, Bulova dive watches often featured bold dials, rotating bezels and strong water resistance. Vintage examples are now increasingly collectible, appreciated for their distinctive styling and dependable movements. Today, Bulova continues to revisit many of its classic dive designs through modern reissues and heritage-inspired collections.

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Fresh to stock is this wonderfully characterful Bulova Snorkel “Devil Diver”, dating to the late 1960s and presented with its original Bulova box. A cult favourite among vintage dive watch collectors, the Devil Diver earned its nickname from the bold “666 Feet” water resistance marking on the dial — a detail that has made these watches instantly recognisable and highly sought after.

This example features a beautifully aged tropical dial, with warm patina developing evenly across the surface over time, giving the watch a unique vintage appearance that simply cannot be replicated. The dial is complemented by bold luminous markers, oversized Arabic numerals at 12, 6 and 9, and the original “Snorkel Automatic Waterproof 666 Feet” text that defines the model.

Housed in a stainless steel case with rotating dive bezel, the watch retains plenty of period charm and honest wear consistent with age and use. Powered by the automatic Bulova calibre 11 ALACD movement, this piece captures the adventurous spirit of late-1960s dive watches perfectly. Fitted to a black rubber Tropic-style strap, it remains an effortlessly cool and highly wearable vintage diver today.

Case
Stainless Steel
Box
Yes
Dial
Tropical
Papers
No
Crystal
Plexiglass
Model Ref
386-3MLB
Winding
Automatic
Bracelet
Black Rubber
Movement Type
Mechanical
Condition
8/10
Calibre
11 ALACD
Date of Issue
c.1968
Jewels
17j
Warranty
12 Months
Power Reserve
42 Hours
Lug Height
43mm
Width
35mm
Lug width
18mm
Wrist Size
Adjustable

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