This rare Bulova Oceanographer 333 wears boldly, with a colorful ‘Pepsi’ bi-directional bezel and broad cushion case with remarkably modern proportions. Legibility is a clear priority throughout—from the applied markers and high-contrast silver-on-black handset to the contrasting white outer minute track. On the wrist, it feels like a tool meant to be used, from the solid 2-piece case construction to the easily accessible large crown. The dial is marked “P – JAPAN – P,” a charming period designation indicating a promethium-lumed dial—an alternative to radium and a precursor to the later tritium. Lastly, the case back is stamped “9N”, signifying a production year of 1979 (reference Bulova data codes).
Bulova Oceanographer
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference |
Bulova Oceanographer 333 |
| Movement |
Manual |
| Caliber |
N/A |
| Approximate Age |
Late 1970s |
| Case Size |
39 mm |
| Lug Width |
18 mm |
| Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Dial Color |
Black |
| Bracelet |
Black Silicone Strap by Barton |
Movement is running well and keeping time +/- 1 minute per day. Time sets without issue, no grittiness or issues with manual winding. Bi-directional bezel is in great shape and adjusts smoothly. Steel case shows minor wear with only superficial scratching on the high-polish finish.
Founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova in New York City, Bulova is known for both practicality and inventive timepieces. Beginning as a small downtown workshop, the company quickly distinguished itself in the 1930s by fully embracing Art Deco design, resulting in the creation of many beautiful men’s and women’s dress watches.
Into the mid-century, the brand introduced landmark innovations like the Accutron, the first fully electronic watch, and the Precisionist, a high-accuracy quartz model, cementing its reputation for technical leadership. Its tuning-fork electronic watch set new standards for accuracy, while its innovations extended beyond watchmaking into sports timing and space exploration, including NASA missions and lunar instrumentation.
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