Is it possible to make a vintage Bulova Oceanographer waterproof again? Are the needed gaskets available anywhere?

Thanks,
Dana

YES YES YES. You should be able to order the gaskets you need from any major supply house. Jules Borel, Casker. and list goes on. You will need to have the size. Which means you will have to buy a Digital Mic. $24.00. Its would be a good time also to buy a new crystal for the watch.

Dana,

A lot will depend on the condition of the watch to start with, but if its seals and testing it should be.
And has it shown signs of water damage or moisture ingress to address first, I am asking how do you know it’s not water resistant in its current state .

I suspect that it is still water 'resistant' but have never really put it to the test. I just assumed that 40 year old gaskets might be questionable.

Good point Chris. There are 3 main points of entrance for moisture. The crystal , crown, case back gasket. Unless it is a chronograph. then you would have 2 more pusher that needs gasket replacement. Cost always plays the most. In repairability. In other word is the case in such bad condition that there is wear through.

Eugene,
If I am right it’s a time only with date similar to the Seiko diver watch style of the era, as you say 3 main areas of concern. A removal of the movement and a test should show any immediate problems, from there it may only need new tube and case back seal, not seeing the watch it could have suffered erosion and the case been eaten away are critical points or been damage while been chiseled open in a previous repair and seal points damaged (I had photos of such ) you can never really know until in hand. This would also be a perfect time to have the movement check and case/band refinished.

I agree with everything you say. Chris.