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June 28, 2025 
When it comes to the Windup Watch Fair, each stop on the tour has its own distinct personality—and for Chicago, it’s all about bold character, deep history, and a certain cool confidence that comes from being the cultural capital of the Midwest. To celebrate both 150 years of their company and 10 years of the Windup Watch Fair, Bulova returns with another exclusive timepiece from its new, cult-favorite Snorkel series. This time, the brand turns its eye to the Windy City with a striking charcoal grey colorway that captures the urban elegance of downtown Chicago and reflects the sleek contours of one of its most iconic landmarks: Cloud Gate.
Windup Watch Fair Chicago
Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13, 2024
Venue West
221 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612
Free and open to the public.
Much like its Windup San Francisco sibling, this Bulova Snorkel edition is based on the beloved “Devil Diver” platform, a nickname earned thanks to its original 666-foot (200-meter) depth rating. The case is a familiar and retro-friendly tonneau shape, paired with a sharply defined bezel and a no-nonsense layout that balances sport and style. But the real magic lies in the dial—a deep grey mirror finish, echoing the mirror-polished surfaces of Cloud Gate. Flip the watch over and you’ll find a stunning caseback illustration of Cloud Gate by the talented Alex Asfour (@Alex247), whose artwork captures the soul of the city with vibrant, stylized flair.
Limited to 50 pieces, this Snorkel isn’t just any watch—it’s a collectible memento of heritage, design, and community. Based on the brand’s iconic Oceanographer line of sport and dive watches, the new Snorkel collection blends vintage design with modern materials. With an innovative new Hybrid Ceramic 41mm case, classic has met contemporary all while maintaining an affordable price point. With 100m of water resistance and an appropriately vintage-inspired tropic-style rubber strap, the Snorkel is ready for whatever aquatic adventure awaits. Powering the Bulova Snorkel is the Japanese-made Miyota 2115, a quartz movement accurate to approximately +/- 20 seconds per month, featuring hour, minute, seconds, and date.
PRICING: $425
limited to 50 pieces
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Case: Ceramic
- Dial: Mirrored Charcoal
- Movement: Miyota 2115
- Complications: Date
- Lens: Double Domed Mineral
- Strap: Tropic-Style Rubber
- Water Res.: 100m
- Diameter: 41mm
- Length: 44.6mm
- Thickness: 15.1mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Warranty: Three Year Limited
- Ref Number: 98B454
- Bonus Strap: ADPT US-Made Single Pass in Denim
- Bonus Bag: NOMATIC Navigator Collapsable Sling
Packaged in a custom-designed box that mirrors Asfour’s illustration, the presentation feels just as special as what’s inside. The exclusive bundle also includes an ADPT watch strap as well as a Navigator Collapsable Sling by our pals at NOMATIC, perfectly curated to complete the look and experience. Available only at Windup Watch Fair Chicago, this release is for enthusiasts who value storytelling, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to both time and place. Be sure to swing by the Bulova booth at the fair to pick up this unique Limited Edition!
