The short version of its history is it was purchased in a PX in Vietnam by someone in the service (could not find out which branch), was worn during his time there, came home with him and eventually given to his son...
The short version of its history is it was purchased in a PX in Vietnam by someone in the service (could not find out which branch), was worn during his time there, came home with him and eventually given to his son...
Just got this back after an overhaul. Was at the watchmaker for about 12 weeks. Running as good as new now. The short version of its history is it was purchased in a PX in Vietnam by someone in the service (could not find out which branch), was worn during his time there, came home with him and eventually given to his son and eventually picked up by a watch dealer in Raleigh, where I got it from. The strap is not original, but off a watch I already had. It came on a stainless steel Bulova bracelet that was not original to the watch, but had the original owner's initials on the buckle. I have the bracelet in my watch box as it doesn't fit me as I would like it to.
It's a 1968 Bulova Snorkel H, commonly known as a "Devil Diver" because of being waterproof to 666 feet and being noted as such on the dial. The "tropical" patina on the dial is all original and the lume is a nice creamy color. It does still glow a bit, but fades shortly after.
The SKX gets a lot of love on the "Affordable Watches / Divers and Others (AWDO)" Facebook group.I gotta tell you. I almost wear an SKX exclusively for 3 years. I’ve worn it hiking, rock climbing, swimming , water sports, boating, shooting all kinds of firearms and heavy defensive training. These things are tanks and after all that the synthetic crystal is scratch free. The only time I take it off is if I’ll be working at night and ill put on a Gshock. Or if it’s a nice occasion and I’ll put on something a bit smaller and formal.
The SKX gets a lot of love on the "Affordable Watches / Divers and Others (AWDO)" Facebook group.I gotta tell you. I almost wear an SKX exclusively for 3 years. I’ve worn it hiking, rock climbing, swimming , water sports, boating, shooting all kinds of firearms and heavy defensive training. These things are tanks and after all that the synthetic crystal is scratch free. The only time I take it off is if I’ll be working at night and ill put on a Gshock. Or if it’s a nice occasion and I’ll put on something a bit smaller and formal.
I gotta tell you. I almost wear an SKX exclusively for 3 years. I’ve worn it hiking, rock climbing, swimming , water sports, boating, shooting all kinds of firearms and heavy defensive training. These things are tanks and after all that the synthetic crystal is scratch free. The only time I take it off is if I’ll be working at night and ill put on a Gshock. Or if it’s a nice occasion and I’ll put on something a bit smaller and formal.
I have a 009 and a 173. The only mod i can imagine is maybe upgrading to the NH-36 to add hacking and hand winding. Otherwise it may just be the perfect tool watch.
Haven't visited this thread in a while. My high dollar watches are gone and I've successfully fought the itch for a while now.
This Bulova Lunar Pilot is now my most frequent edc watch.
I bought a Luminox blackout watch about two months ago. I wore it every day and night, taking it off in the shower, for about a month and a half and then I began developing a nasty rash on the side of my wrist where the band was contacting me. I stopped wearing it for two weeks and it healed up. Then I wore it the past three days on a trip to Germany and I had to take it off and put it away today because me wrist is breaking out in that rash again. I've tried scrubbing the band with soap and hot water. Any other ideas or do I need to find a band that is made out of a different material?
The SKX gets a lot of love on the "Affordable Watches / Divers and Others (AWDO)" Facebook group.
I know they are rugged, and they do have a classic look to them, but I've always felt that Seiko could do a bit better with them aesthetically. Then again, they are a great choice for anyone into doing watch mods, as is the SNZ series. I've asked for an SNZH57 for Christmas with the idea of turning it into a Blanc Pain 50 Fathoms homage.
Basically swap out the dial, hands and bracelet so that this:
becomes this: