A beautifully preserved Caravelle from 1977, this military-style dress watch pairs a clean silver-white sunburst dial with an unusual 24-hour inner scale. The gold-faceted hour markers and matching baton hands contrast beautifully against the dial, while the black sweep-seconds hand adds a sharp touch of definition.
Measuring 32.9mm across with a 42.1mm lug-to-lug and 11.2mm thickness, the elongated lugs give this otherwise compact watch a surprisingly substantial presence on the wrist. The original factory caseback is correctly matched to the watch and carries the period markings for waterproofing, anti-magnetism, shock resistance and a stainless steel back.
Inside is the Caravelle Cal. 11DP, a 17-jewel manual-wind movement produced for Caravelle using Citizen architecture. The movement is marked Japan and carries the N7 date code, dating the movement—and this example—to 1977.
The military-style 24-hour track gives the watch a distinctly utilitarian character, while the polished case and sunburst dial keep it firmly in the realm of vintage dress watches. Paired with a modern smooth grey leather strap, it is an understated and very wearable example of late-1970s Caravelle design.
A fantastic original Caravelle with an unusual military-inspired dial, correct factory caseback, and an exact 1977 date code.
A beautifully preserved Caravelle from 1977, this military-style dress watch pairs a clean silver-white sunburst dial with an unusual 24-hour inner scale. The gold-faceted hour markers and matching baton hands contrast beautifully against the dial, while the black sweep-seconds hand adds a sharp touch of definition.
Measuring 32.9mm across with a 42.1mm lug-to-lug and 11.2mm thickness, the elongated lugs give this otherwise compact watch a surprisingly substantial presence on the wrist. The original factory caseback is correctly matched to the watch and carries the period markings for waterproofing, anti-magnetism, shock resistance and a stainless steel back.
Inside is the Caravelle Cal. 11DP, a 17-jewel manual-wind movement produced for Caravelle using Citizen architecture. The movement is marked Japan and carries the N7 date code, dating the movement—and this example—to 1977.
The military-style 24-hour track gives the watch a distinctly utilitarian character, while the polished case and sunburst dial keep it firmly in the realm of vintage dress watches. Paired with a modern smooth grey leather strap, it is an understated and very wearable example of late-1970s Caravelle design.
A fantastic original Caravelle with an unusual military-inspired dial, correct factory caseback, and an exact 1977 date code.