***PROVENANCE*** The year is 1979, The hazy haze and disco craze are long gone. It’s the 80s baby, time for social elevation and new money making. Within this transition is where we find our protagonist with paycheck in hand and a determined stride, there’s only one thing on his mind, Bulova’s Brand New “Devil Diver” Oceanographer 12503. With fire in his eyes and cash in hand, he walks in to the jewelry store and walks out with his watch. The Oceanographer was exactly what he was looking for. Big, bold, and GOLD. The beauty was getting to him, though. “Is this too much to wear every day? What if I scratch it?” These questions were eating away at him and he decided to keep his watch in his safe. Little did he know that he would leave that watch there for the next 44 years. Untouched and unworn until now. These stories are few and far between, especially for a piece as beautiful and important as this one. Never has a Bulova Oceanographer 12503 been sold in such impeccable condition and probably never will again. ​ ***HISTORY*** At first glance, the Oceanographer looks like another Submariner knock off. But the history of the watch goes deeper (pun intended) than a homage to Rolex’s design. First introduced as the “Snorkel” in 1968, the watch quickly became a favorite amongst the diving community. [https://mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage\_ads/Bulova\_AD\_1968\_1.jpg](https://mybulova.com/sites/default/files/vintage_ads/Bulova_AD_1968_1.jpg) (Bulova Ad from 1968 promoting the first ever Snorkel model. Picture From [mybulova.com](https://mybulova.com) Throughout the years, we begin to see name changes and different models pop up with the Accutron series getting the Deep Sea in 1969 and later models being known as the oceanographer and the deep sea snorkel in the 70’s. All of them though, have one thing in common… 6. 6. 6… Feet. All of these watches were rated for a depth of 666 feet. To be a part of the big boys during this era of watches, you had to have at least one watch in your line to have a depth rating of 200 Meters. Since Bulova is an American company first and foremost and the metric system isn’t even real, they went with the imperial equivalent which is 666 feet. With all of these watches having that signature on the dial they all eventually fell under the same banner of the Bulova “Devil Diver” and the legend was born. ​ **So to sum things up, this is not your average vintage watch post. Not only is this a rare Devil Diver, it comes as a full set, original bracelet, fully linked, and about as new as a pre-owned 44 year old watch can get with only minimal scratches on the bracelet. A watch like this truly only comes by about once a year and here’s your chance to own it!** ​ ***Tech Specs:*** **Model**: Bulova Oceanographer 12503 **Country of Manufacture**: Germany **Case size:** 37.5mm **Lug Width**: 18mm **Lug to Lug**: 44.6mm ***Thiccness***: 12.4mm **Water Resistance**: Splash Resistant (Pressure Tested) **Movement**: PUW 1661S - 25 Jewel German Automatic Movement **Crystal**: Acrylic Low Top Hat Crystal **Material**: Base Metal Case and Stainless Steel Bracelet ​ ***Condition*** **Case**: Impeccable. Zero Scratches throughout case and bracelet. Basically Mint. Small Scratches on crystal due to transport of watch in case. Can be professionally polished off at no extra charge.**Bracelet:** All Original to the watch with no stretch and fully linked for up to an 8” Wrist. And again, ZERO SCRATCHES.**Accessories**: Outer Box, Box, Warranty papers and Manual Papers. All original to the watch.**Service**: Movement Serviced in May 2023. Cleaned, oiled, and regulated. Running at +/- 15 Seconds a day. Incredibly accurate for it’s age I’m asking ***$1950 Or The Best Offer*** for this piece via Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle. CONUS Insured Shipping included. International shipping is available at the buyer’s expense. Only looking for sale. NO TRADES. If you have any questions, please do let me know! Follow me on Instagram! Instagram.com/gregoandcoshop