1968 Bulova Snorkel Skindiver (Ref. 386-4) “Devil Diver”

The vintage Bulova obsession in the watch community is very real and here to stay! The unique and funky watches that Bulova made from the 60s-80s are always a cause for conversation. Ranging from colorful diving chronographs to eccentric electric watches like the famous Accutron.

This diver, nicknamed the "Devil Diver" because of its depth rating of an oddly specific 666 feet (which, for those on the metric system, is roughly 202 meters) was actually designed for skin diving and snorkeling rather than deep-sea diving, which meant that Bulova could make the case less chunky – and thus more naturally wearable and aesthetically pleasing. And at 36mm, it's a small-by-today-standards dive watch that will look great on just about anyone's wrist, even if they're only desk diving.

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This 1968 Bulova Snorkel ref. 386-4 Skin Diver has all of the elements we love about the mid to early "Golden Era" divers. Not only has it aged to reflect a beautiful patina, but it's also a devilishly attractive watch, hosting an occult-inspired depth rating of 666 feet.

SPECS

Stock #		BLV3684-3
Brand		Bulova
Style		Snorkel "Devil Diver"
Model		368- 4
Serial		M8
Size		Men's
Material		Stainless Steel
Dial		Glossy Black
Millimeters		36
Strap		2pc Handmade Leather Strap

CASE & BRACELET

The excellent stainless steel case remains in very strong overall condition showing only light signs of honest use with minimal evidence of previous polishing present. The ratcheting bezel is also in excellent condition showing minimal wear though the factory black enamel is partially missing. The case retains its original Bulova-signed crown. The case back exhibits minimal wear and retains its original Bulova medallion. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The original glossy black dial with applied logo is in excellent vintage condition, retaining an even, mirror-like glossy finish throughout with minor spots of age present. The tritium lume plots and Arabic numerals have achieved a vivid custard-yellow patina and exhibit no degradation when inspected under UV light. The original tritium lume hands match the dial almost perfectly and show no degradation under UV light inspection.