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This vintage 1970 Bulova Sea King is a wonderfully distinctive piece featuring a rich blue dial, classic Whale emblem, and Bulova’s 11BLL manual-wind movement.
What makes this watch especially intriguing is the personal engraving on the case back. It appears to read:
“Specs, Sinish & Rigger Buddies”
The exact wording and history behind the engraving are unknown, but it gives the watch a genuine human connection and a mystery that has survived for more than 50 years. It may have been presented as a friendship or retirement gift, though no specific military, naval, or occupational history can be verified.
The watch shows honest vintage wear consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the dial, case, crystal, engraving, and overall condition.
A character-filled vintage Bulova for the Sea King collector—or for someone who appreciates watches with a story still waiting to be discovered.
Brand: Bulova
Model: Sea King “Whale”
Approximate year: 1970
Movement: Bulova 11BLL manual wind
Dial: Blue
Case back: Personally engraved
Condition: Vintage/pre-owned
Sold as pictured. No claims are made regarding the undocumented history of the engraving.
