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Bulova Accutron Snorkel Compressor Diver

Partially verified

The Bulova Accutron Snorkel Compressor Diver is an electronic wristwatch powered by the Bulova calibre 2182 movement, utilizing a tuning fork mechanism. The dial displays the hour, minute, and second functions, as well as a day-date indicator. The provided information indicates the piece is designated as 'Factory Certified Pre-Owned' and has undergone inspection by the manufacturer's specialists. The overall design incorporates a rotating internal bezel marked with diving numerals, with the primary orange section highlighting the initial 15-minute interval. The watch is equipped with an orange textured strap and retains branding on the crowns.

Front view of the Bulova Accutron Snorkel Compressor Diver showing the dual-crown case, orange strap, and internal rotating bezel.
Front view of the Bulova Accutron Snorkel Compressor Diver showing the dual-crown case, orange strap, and internal rotating bezel. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's watch
Maker / attribution
Bulova
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Design and Configuration

The Bulova Accutron Snorkel Compressor Diver is defined by its compressor-style case, which integrates a dual-crown system. This architecture allows for the manipulation of the internal rotating bezel, which features a prominent orange segment for the first quarter-hour, contrasted against the remaining white-on-black numerical scale. The watch displays a grey dial with luminous markers and a dedicated rectangular window for the day and date at the three o'clock position.

The stainless steel construction provides the necessary casing for the electronic movement, with a signature tuning fork logo situated at the twelve o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساعت با طراحی متمایز دو دسته کوک (Twin Crown)”
  • “این ساعت تحت خانواده نوآورانه «چنگال تنظیم» (Tuning Fork) قرار دارد”

Movement and Functionality

At the core of the watch is the Bulova calibre 2182, an electronic movement that employs a tuning fork for timekeeping. The calibre 2182 enables the display of both the day and the date, adding a practical complication to the high-frequency oscillation of the tuning fork engine.

This specific unit has been subjected to inspection by the brand's technicians, ensuring that the movement meets the requirements for the 'Factory Certified Pre-Owned' classification provided by the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “از موتور کالیبر 2182 بهره می‌برد”
  • “این ساعت تحت خانواده نوآورانه «چنگال تنظیم» (Tuning Fork) قرار دارد”

Provenance and Authentication

The auction description reports that the object belongs to the 'Factory Certified Pre-Owned' program, suggesting that authenticity and functional integrity have been verified by Bulova specialists. This professional certification is presented as the primary basis for the condition and authenticity of the watch, separate from general historical attributes of the brand's past production, such as its contribution to NASA missions or the manufacture of instrument watches for the armed forces.

The source notes that the watch represents a specific intersection of technical functionality and design legacy.

Evidence for this section
  • “به عنوان بخشی از سری «تایید شده کارخانه» (Factory Certified Pre-Owned) توسط متخصصان این کمپانی بازرسی شده و اصالت آن تضمین شده است”
  • “ساعت Bulova Accutron Snorkel Compressor Diver یک نمونه برجسته از میراث این شرکت است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific date of manufacture for this unit based on its serial number?
  • Are all internal movement components confirmed to be original to this specific reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Bulova Accutron Snorkel Compressor Diver
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBulova“برند: Bulova”
Model SeriesAccutron“خانواده محصول: Accutron”
Movement TypeTuning Fork (Electronic)“تکنولوژی موتور: Tuning Fork (الکترونیکی)”
Calibre2182“کالیبر موتور: Calibre 2182”
Crown ConfigurationTwin Crown“چیدمان دسته کوک: دوگانه (Twin Crown)”
Condition StatusFactory Certified Pre-Owned“وضعیت کالا: Factory Certified Pre-Owned”

Visible details

  • Twin-crown case design
  • Orange accent on the rotating inner bezel
  • Day-date window at 3 o'clock position
  • Tuning fork symbol on the dial

Research qualifications

  • Manufacturer-guaranteed status not independently verified
  • Exact production date not stated

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت غواصی Bulova Accutron Snorkel Compressor Diver

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record f1111fe98f

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