Bulova Sea Hunter 1000m

[Steve O.]

I've always found dive watches without rotating bezels interesting, but with the exception of an Ennebi Fondale that I had for a while, I've never really considered pursuing one. When I came across this vintage Bulova Sea Hunter (c. early 1970's), I thought how cool is that? A simple, no nonsense tool diver, and check out that domed crystal! There's not a lot of info out there about these, other than it shares the same case as some other contemporary divers such as Squale and Blancpain. From what I understand, because of the 1000m water resistance, it is technically classified as a saturation diver, which according to ISO standards, does not require a rotating elapsed time bezel. Although, also according to those standards, a helium escape valve is, which this watch does not have. This is just what I've read on the net, and may or may not be correct. Later versions of this model were equipped with rotating bezels with a locking mechanism.

Thanks for looking!

[CGSshorty]

That's one of the coolest vintage divers I've seen. I love that dome.

[hoppyjr]

That's a great looking piece, congrats.

It could be the grandfather to the Ægir CD-1.

[River Rat]

Nice watch saw this version of it on ebay with dual crowns with a rotating bezel ring
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bulova-Sea-H ... 3f4c833ba5

[aikiman44]

Very cool Bulova.

[demer03]

Nice Steve. Glad to see you grabbed it. Tyler is a good dude.

[homathetes]

Too cool! First time I've seen that

[BBK357]

Hot dang I love that

[mellonb1]

Right on, Steve. Love the case.

[jswing]

Super cool, love it!

[Steve O.]

Thanks guys.

[Steve O.]

Nice Steve. Glad to see you grabbed it. Tyler is a good dude.

He is. Transaction was smooth and easy. Thanks again.

[andrema]

Looks like the same case as the Heuer Deep Dive?

[rpmooreii]

Awesome piece and I love the vintage dome.

If I may ask, what is the dia (w/o crown) and the lug to lug distance?

Thanks!

...Roger

[Steve O.]

Awesome piece and I love the vintage dome.

If I may ask, what is the dia (w/o crown) and the lug to lug distance?

Thanks!

...Roger

Thanks. Diameter w/out crown is 41mm, and length is 49mm lug to lug.

[59yukon01]

Nice looking watch! I've read a helium escape valve isn't really necessary for saturation diving. Just need to unscrew the crown to accomplish the same thing. Not a plug for Scurfa, but this is where I read it.

OceanicTime: SCURFA Watches Diver ONE [built for North Sea diving]
http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2014/01 ... r.html?m=1

[T.R.]

[Steve O.]

Nice looking watch! I've read a helium escape valve isn't really necessary for saturation diving. Just need to unscrew the crown to accomplish the same thing. Not a plug for Scurfa, but this is where I read it.

OceanicTime: SCURFA Watches Diver ONE [built for North Sea diving]
http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2014/01 ... r.html?m=1

Thanks for the link. Very informative. Other than the Rolex Sea-Dweller and Doxa Conquistador, I don't believe many watches (if any) of the era were equipped with HRVs.

[gr8sw]

that's pretty boss, Steve

no nonsense... love the dome

[Sidheguitarist]

I absolutely love the looks of that. Nice.

[jtbenson]

super!
case looks very much like the squales i've owned in the past.
great dial, that is really unique.

[Pasquale]

Dam thats cool.
Wana trade for a bunch of new bulovas?
=)