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Bulova

Vintage Bulova Diver with Ghosted Bezel Watch, 1979 (Ref: 962.006)

Vintage Bulova Diver with Ghosted Bezel Watch, 1979 (Ref: 962.006)

£449.99
£449.99
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The 1979 Bulova Diver with Ghosted Bezel (Ref: 962.006) is a remarkable blend of history, durability, and design. Renowned for its pioneering approach to watchmaking since 1875, Bulova offers this unique timepiece that perfectly encapsulates its dedication to quality and functionality.

The standout feature of this watch is its 'Ghosted Bezel', a testament to its vintage heritage. Over the years, the bezel has undergone natural ageing, resulting in a ghosted aesthetically captivating appearance and a marker of its authenticity and age.


This Bulova Diver is encased in a sturdy stainless-steel frame, ensuring it meets the demands of daily wear and underwater activities. Essential features for divers include luminescent hour markers and hands, ensuring clear visibility in low-light or underwater conditions.

A testament to Bulova's commitment to precision, this watch boasts a reliable movement and the robust build quality that the brand is celebrated for. If you're seeking a functional, durable, and historically rich timepiece, the Bulova Diver with Ghosted Bezel from 1979 is an excellent choice for avid collectors and everyday enthusiasts.

Watch specifications

Brand: Bulova
Model: Diver
Reference: 962.006
Year: 1979
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 38mm
Movement: Automatic
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless Steel
Box/Papers: No
Service History: Serviced (2022)
Accuracy: -10 s/d

Types of Watch Movement

  • Manual – Never require batteries because they require periodical hand-winding to operate.
  • Automatic – Store energy automatically by utilising the movement of your wrist.
  • Quartz – Uses electronic circuits regulated by quartz crystal. Requires a battery to function.
  • Solar – Powered solely by any light. Doesn't require battery replacements.

Condition & Care

All of the watches we source are vintage (pre-2000). As such, you're buying a piece of history – in some cases an item up to 70 years old! We do our best to list the condition of all watches but please be aware you're buying an item that likely comes with age-related wear.

We test and clean all our watches to ensure they are in the best condition possible and telling good time but recommend a formal service for manual and automatic vintage watches. Please find details of the test in the Watch specification for all mechanical watches, given that these are Vintage Watches we consider anything within 2 minutes a day +/- to be acceptable, although recognise the more accurate the better. Watches have therfore had price adjusted based on accuracy, If the watch has been serviced we make note of it in the description.

Shipping & Returns

We offer express delivery worldwide and always use Tracked services. If you're not 100% satisfied, we offer a return window of five days upon receiving your watch.

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At Understated Watches, we are here to help you find the best vintage timepiece for your collection. Whether its your first or hundreth watch, we'll help ensure it is the perfect one for you to cherish for years to come.

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The Understated team,

Alfie & Miles