Buler - Legend Diver - 1960-1969

Buler Vintage Diver – Swiss Made – Hand-Wound Mechanical – Fully Serviced

Model Overview
A characterful vintage Buler combining classic diver styling with a Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement. Its grey dial features a contrasting inner 24-hour scale, broad luminous-filled hands and aged hour markers. The red central seconds hand and red date numerals add distinctive colour to the otherwise restrained design. A black graduated bezel and prominent crown complete its vintage sporting appearance.
Technical Specifications
Brand: Buler
Model: Vintage diver-style date watch; exact reference unidentified
Movement: Swiss hand-wound mechanical, dial marked “17 Jewels”
Country of manufacture: Switzerland
Case diameter: Approximately 36–37 mm, excluding the crown
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date at 3 o’clock
Case & Bezel
The silver-tone case is paired with a black bezel featuring a 60-minute scale and a triangular reference marker. The caseback is marked “Stainless Steel Back” and “Base Metal Bezel”; the main case material has not been independently confirmed.
The dial bears the historical “5 ATM Waterproof” marking. Current water resistance has not been tested or guaranteed.
Dial & Hands
The grey dial combines Arabic numerals at 12, 6 and 9 with rectangular hour markers and a detailed outer minute track. An inner 13–24 scale allows easy reading of afternoon and evening hours; it is not a separate GMT function.
Broad silver-tone hands contain aged luminous material, complemented by a red seconds hand with a rectangular detail. The framed date window displays red numerals against a light background. Buler branding and “Swiss Made T” markings complete the dial.
Caseback
The metal caseback features an engraved diver motif alongside material and water-resistance inscriptions. Surface scratches and opening marks are visible in the photographs.
Strap
Fitted with a brown crocodile-pattern leather strap with contrasting stitching, suitable for a wrist circumference of up to approximately 20 cm. Strap originality is not confirmed.
Collector Appeal
An appealing choice for collectors of vintage Swiss mechanical watches and compact sports models. The combination of a grey dial, red accents, patinated luminous details and diver-engraved caseback gives this Buler a distinctive period character.
Condition Report
The watch has been fully serviced, as confirmed by the seller. The case, bezel and crystal show visible signs of age and use. The dial and luminous material display patina, while the leather strap shows wear. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
Delivery
Watch only; no box or papers included. The watch will be carefully packed for dispatch.