CARAVELLE

Caravelle watches are often known as Caravelle by Bulova. Bulova, founded in 1875 as J Bulova Company by Joseph Bulova and became under the name Bulova Watch Company in 1923, it is an American timepiece (clocks, watches and accessories) manufacturing company. Since the began, Bulova have been successful in growing and expanding. 

"The visual style of his popular advertising made its watches popular with the American public." 

In 1962, Bulova introduced the Caravelle line of jeweled watches, priced to compete with existing non-jeweled watches in the same market. By 1968, the Caravelle was the largest selling jeweled watch in America. Caravelle has always been an American brand that offers good quality watches that are durable and stylish. These watches have been around for a while and they were very popular when they were newcomer in the market. 

Caravelle watches are everyday timepieces that are practical and functional but still stylish. 

"To wear with style, to wear for life."  

CARAVELLE  
By Bulova  
Pocket Watch   

This is a vintage Caravelle by Bulova pocket watch, dating back to 1964. It features a manual-wind movement, powered by the original Caravelle mechanical caliber 160A (based on the Unitas 6497), with 17 jewels, a sub-second hand, a 50-hour power reserve, and a frequency of 18,000 vph. Swiss-made. 

The original white dial boasts bold Arabic numerals, a minute track with red Arabic numerals marking every five minutes, and matching blue steel hands. The small second hand is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The dial is also signed with the Caravelle name and logo.

Housed in a 45mm gold-tone hunter case, the watch features an engraved design and a double-hinged back (cuvette), with a base metal bezel.

*The pocket watch holder is not included with the purchase of this pocket watch.  
 
The watch is still in good condition! Runs very well and keep great time!

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers. 

Movement:
Caravelle Watch 
Seventeen 17 Jewels 
Cal. 160A 
Swiss  

Case Markings: 
CARAVELLE Watch Division 
Bulova Watch Co. 
Swiss 
Base Metal   

Ancre De Precision 

Measurements (mm): 
Case 45     
Case w/Crown 54.5 
Case Thickness 12.8 

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.  

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. 

The condition is pre-owned.  
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. 

It will be carefully packed. 

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Thank you for looking! 

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