Bulova Accutron Deep Sea 'Devil Diver' 666ft Ref. 702
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1969
This Bulova Accutron Deep Sea 'Devil Diver' 666ft wristwatch dates to circa 1969 according to the seller. Housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case with an 18 mm lug width, the watch is reported to feature an electronic 13-jewel calibre 2181 tuning fork movement.
The black dial presents a central crosshair motif, aged luminous hour markers, and markings reading 'ACCUTRON' and 'DEEP SEA 666 FEET'. A date aperture with red numerals is positioned at 3 o'clock, complementing the rotating bi-colour black and red 'coke' bezel. The timepiece is fitted with an acrylic crystal and paired with a stainless steel multi-link bracelet.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Electronic diver wristwatch
- Jewels
- 13
- Calibre
- 2181
- Case Width
- 40mm
- Dial Colour
- Black
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel
- Date of Issue
- c. 1969
- Movement Type
- Tuning Fork
- Model Reference
- 702
- Maker / attribution
- Bulova
Design
- Dial and Display
- The black dial features a white central crosshair and pale yellow luminous hour markers. Visible dial text includes the brand and model designations 'ACCUTRON' and 'DEEP SEA 666 FEET'. A framed date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position, displaying a red numeral against a light background.
- Visible features
- • Black dial with pale yellow luminous hour markers, white central crosshair, and printed text reading 'ACCUTRON' and 'DEEP SEA 666 FEET'. • Bi-colour rotating bezel featuring a black insert with a red sector between 12 and 3 o'clock. • Framed date window at 3 o'clock showing a red date numeral. • Offset crown positioned at approximately 4 o'clock on the stainless steel case. • Fitted with a stainless steel multi-link bracelet.
- Case and Bezel Construction
- The watch features a stainless steel case reported by the seller with a width of 40 mm, a lug height of 45 mm, and an 18 mm lug width. Direct observation reveals an offset crown positioned at approximately 4 o'clock, an acrylic crystal, and an attached multi-link stainless steel bracelet. A bi-colour rotating bezel encircles the dial, noted by the vendor as a 'coke' bezel. Observation confirms a black insert featuring a contrasting red sector spanning between the 12 and 3 o'clock positions.
- Reported Movement and Technical Characteristics
- The seller describes the watch as being powered by an electronic calibre 2181 tuning fork movement fitted with 13 jewels. Because the movement is not visible in the provided imagery, these internal mechanical specifications remain unverified seller claims. The date of production is inconsistent across the source text, cited variously as 'c.1969', 'Year 1960s', and 'Date of Issue 1960s (approx)'. Accompanying box and papers are not included according to the vendor.
Identification
- Reference
- 702
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and case back are not pictured in the provided source image.
- Research required: Dating is variously cited in the source text as c.1960s, c.1969, and '1960s (approx)'.