This vintage Caravelle is a charming example of Bulova’s affordable mechanical watches, featuring a compact case and elegant silver sunburst dial. Caravelle was introduced by Bulova in 1962 as an accessible alternative to more expensive watches, while still offering traditional mechanical movements.
The 31.5mm case measures 37.7mm lug-to-lug and 9.9mm thick, giving it classic vintage proportions and a comfortable presence on the wrist.
The silver sunburst dial features stylized Arabic numerals, tapered dauphine-style hands, and a simple sweep seconds hand. CARAVELLE is signed below 12 o’clock, while WATER RESISTANT appears above 6.
Inside is the 7-jewel Caliber 11DP, a manually wound movement based on Citizen mechanical architecture and produced in Japan. It is marked “CARAVELLE WATCH,” “SEVEN 7 JEWELS,” “11DP,” “JAPAN,” and “UNADJUSTED.” The straightforward design reflects the practical engineering of the Caravelle line.
The use of “WATER RESISTANT” places the watch in the later period of vintage watch terminology, rather than the earlier “WATERPROOF” era. As with any vintage watch, the original water-resistance rating should not be relied upon without modern testing.
A beautifully proportioned vintage Caravelle with an elegant sunburst dial, classic dauphine hands, and a dependable Japanese mechanical movement.
This vintage Caravelle is a charming example of Bulova’s affordable mechanical watches, featuring a compact case and elegant silver sunburst dial. Caravelle was introduced by Bulova in 1962 as an accessible alternative to more expensive watches, while still offering traditional mechanical movements.
The 31.5mm case measures 37.7mm lug-to-lug and 9.9mm thick, giving it classic vintage proportions and a comfortable presence on the wrist.
The silver sunburst dial features stylized Arabic numerals, tapered dauphine-style hands, and a simple sweep seconds hand. CARAVELLE is signed below 12 o’clock, while WATER RESISTANT appears above 6.
Inside is the 7-jewel Caliber 11DP, a manually wound movement based on Citizen mechanical architecture and produced in Japan. It is marked “CARAVELLE WATCH,” “SEVEN 7 JEWELS,” “11DP,” “JAPAN,” and “UNADJUSTED.” The straightforward design reflects the practical engineering of the Caravelle line.
The use of “WATER RESISTANT” places the watch in the later period of vintage watch terminology, rather than the earlier “WATERPROOF” era. As with any vintage watch, the original water-resistance rating should not be relied upon without modern testing.
A beautifully proportioned vintage Caravelle with an elegant sunburst dial, classic dauphine hands, and a dependable Japanese mechanical movement.