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Specification
- Product Code 40990434
- Manufacturer Product Number 40990434/AS06011
- Guarantee Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee
- Category Watches
- Brand Pre-Owned Bulova
- Watch Markers Non-Luminous
- Water Resistant Not Guaranteed
- Recipient For Him
- Movement Automatic
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Dial Color Black
- Strap Material Rubber
- Diameter 42mm
- Brand Collections Super Compressor
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Pre-Owned Bulova Super Compressor 'Jumbo' 40990434/AS06011
$3,850.00Items in your bag will be held for 1 hour
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- Product Code 40990434
- Manufacturer Product Number 40990434/AS06011
- Guarantee Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee
- Category Watches
- Brand Pre-Owned Bulova
- Watch Markers Non-Luminous
- Water Resistant Not Guaranteed
- Recipient For Him
- Movement Automatic
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Dial Color Black
- Strap Material Rubber
- Diameter 42mm
- Brand Collections Super Compressor
WHY WE LOVE IT
There are lots of Super Compressors out there, but few are truly exceptional.
The JLC Deep Sea Alarm is one. The Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub is another. While Bulova's take on the distinctive dual-crown diver doesn't command the same kind of value, it manages to stand head and shoulders above other Super Compressors from other brands.
The Super Compressor name refers to the innovative case design which utilizes a ‘compressor’ system designed to increase watertightness the deeper the watch dives under the water. As the atmospheric pressure increases, the case back compresses, pushing on the gaskets and creating a tighter seal.
Despite the logic of the design, the compressor case wasn’t any better at preventing water intrusion than the garden variety screw-down crown — in fact, it was less effective in many models — but due to their good looks, compressor cases proved to be wildly popular during the 1960s. Eager to get into the burgeoning dive watch market, many of the best Swiss brands turned to EPSA (Ervin Piquerez, S.A.), the leading manufacturer of compressor cases at the time, for cases upon which to build their divers.
So what’s so special about this Bulova?
We’ve sold other Super Compressors,, but like 99% of examples out there, they were 36mm, the typical size for the era. Bulova produced a very small number of Jumbo Super Compressors, and they’re extremely rare (and sought after) today. The Jumbo's 42mm case feels appropriately hefty compared with the 36mm models, giving the watch the tool-like aspect it was always meant to have.
This particular example features an aforementioned 42mm stainless steel Super Compressor case with an acrylic crystal, dual crowns, a gloss black Tritium dial with printed ‘Arabic’ indices, a matching ‘syringe’ handset, and an internal rotating dive timing bezel. Powered by the automatic Bulova Caliber 11ALAC movement and dating to circa 1971, it’s an awesome piece of horological history that doesn’t often surface.
Nab this one before somebody else gets a similar idea!
OVERALL CONDITION
The case is in very good condition overall showing signs of light previous polishing and normal wear from age and use . Gloss black Tritium dial with printed 'Arabic' indices is in very good condition, showing even color across luminous elements with minor lume loss and matching 'syringe' handset. Dual cross-hatched crowns. Caseback shows wear to engravings.
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Returns Policy
Our commitment to you does not end at delivery. We offer the following return services to make your experience as pleasant as possible.
10-Day Returns For Timepieces:Timepieces purchased online can be returned or exchanged within 10 days from when they are shipped or collected.
30-Day Returns For All Other Purchases:All other online purchases can be returned or exchanged within 30 days from when they are shipped or collected.
On presentation of the original receipt, your purchases may be returned or exchanged at any of our store locations. Alternatively, you may elect shipping to our facility with all the original paperwork. All refunds must be credited to the same tender used for the original purchase. To return the online purchases through secure shipping service, please contact our client service team who will provide you the shipping label.
All returns or exchanges must be in new, unworn condition, with no scratches or markings, not sized or adjusted and in their original packaging and with warranty cards / certificated and instruction booklets.