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The "666 Feet" Oceanographer is among Bulova's most recognizable tool watches. This Ref. 714 combines a substantial stainless-steel case with a domed crystal, vivid black-and-red "Coke" bezel, high-contrast dial, and the warmly aged tritium that gives an exceptional vintage diver its character. Its appeal extends beyond the famous "666 Feet" signature. The design captures the best of the late 1960s: functional, durable, and visually confident without becoming excessive. The bezel, broad luminous hands, magnified date display, and strongly defined case make it feel purposeful from every angle. This one-owner example was acquired directly from its original owner. It remains unpolished and retains its original dial, handset, tritium lume, bezel, signed crown, Cal. 11BLACD movement, and Kreisler bracelet. Its preservation, originality, and completeness make it one of the finest examples of the reference to pass through the studio.
A complete service of the original Bulova Cal. 11BLACD automatic movement was completed in September 2026. An extremely scarce new-old-stock, high-dome Bulova crystal with the correct integrated date magnifier was installed. All case gaskets were replaced, including the gasket inside the original Bulova-signed crown. The original tritium in the handset was stabilized from behind with clear binder to preserve the existing material and patina. No modern luminous material was added. All other watch components remain original. The watch passed a 6-bar pressure test following service. This documents its performance when tested but does not guarantee continued water resistance.
| Case | Excellent. The stainless-steel case remains unpolished, with light, honest surface wear and no major damage. |
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| Crystal | Excellent new-old-stock Bulova replacement with the correct high-dome profile and integrated date magnifier. It remains clear and free from the substantial wear or crazing often found on surviving examples. |
| Dial and Hands | Excellent. The original dial, handset, bezel, and tritium lume are exceptionally well preserved. The lume has developed an even, warm patina, and the original material in the hands was stabilized from behind during service. |
| Movement | Original Bulova Cal. 11BLACD automatic movement, fully serviced in September 2026 and running strongly. |
| Band / Strap | Original Kreisler bracelet with Bulova-signed clasp. Currently sized for approximately a 7-inch wrist and accompanied by four original spare links, adding roughly three-quarters of an inch. |
| Gaskets / Seals | New case gaskets, including a new gasket inside the original signed crown. The watch passed a 6-bar pressure test following service; continued water resistance is not guaranteed. |
