The Bulova Oceanographer “Devil Diver” Watch Review

The Bulova Oceanographer “Devil Diver” Watch Review

The Bulova Oceanographer “Devil Diver” Watch Review

When TAG Heuer announced the Heuer Autavia Cup back in the summer of 2016

It had been recognized being an intriguing new method for hardcore Heuer enthusiasts to possess a voice with what vintage model the 2017 Autavia reissue would take its design from. Pointless to state, it discontinued with no hitch and also the watch that became released at Baselworld this past year grew to become a popular for a lot of. It also was nominated for that GPHG award to find the best chronograph. So, as a direct consequence of TAG Heuer’s success in crowdsourcing its selection, it had been more an issue of when another brand would try such like instead of when they would.

The Bulova Oceanographer “Devil Diver” Watch Review

In October, we finally got our answer after receiving word that Bulova was partnering with Analog/Transfer of a voting contest that will determine the following accessory for the brand’s Archive Series (we’ve already seen the loyal Chronograph C from this past year and also the Lunar Pilot Chronograph from 2016). The contestants? The Bulova Oceanographer Demon Diver, the 1970 Surf-Board Chronograph A, along with a Bull-Mind Chronograph from 1970. In the end the votes were counted from Bulova fans around the globe, the Demon Diver was announced because the champion in December. The best a part of all of this? Bulova made the decision to own see a mechanical movement.

From the 666 orange dial versions, 30 is going to be engraved using the Analog/Shift emblem around the situation back and includes a unique Analog/Shift strap.

Originally released in 1972, the Devil Diver grew in popularity and earned its nickname thanks to the 666 feet water resistance rating printed on the dial. The new version remains mostly accurate to its ‘70’s forebear in its design including a deliciously-vintage crosshair. Inside the watch, we have the automatic SW-220-1 AIG5 caliber, which uses a reliable Sellita movement as its base. There will be two different versions of this watch, the one pictured above is limited to 666 pieces and comes with a bright orange dial that is immediately recognizable. The second (pictured below) will be a general release model that features the Devil Diver’s iconic red and blue bezel.