Vintage Caravelle Pocket Watch – Gold Tone Case – 7 Jewel Japanese Movement – Working
Description:
A vintage Caravelle pocket watch fitted with a reliable Japanese-made mechanical movement. The watch is currently working and presents very well, with a clean silver-tone dial, applied Arabic numerals, and gold-tone hands. Housed in a gold-tone case with engine-turned detailing to the bezel, this is a classic mid-20th-century pocket watch with understated styling.
Caravelle is a sub-brand of Bulova, introduced to offer well-made, accessible timepieces using dependable Swiss and later Japanese movements. These watches were designed for everyday reliability rather than high complication, making them robust and practical vintage pieces today.
Movement History:
This example is powered by a Japanese 7-jewel mechanical movement, typical of Caravelle pocket watches produced from the late 1960s through the 1970s. During this period, Japanese manufacturers gained a strong reputation for producing durable, accurate, and cost-effective mechanical movements. While not highly jewelled, these movements are known for their simplicity, ease of servicing, and long-term reliability when properly maintained.
Key Details:
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Brand: Caravelle
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Movement: Mechanical, hand-wound
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Jewels: 7
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Origin: Japan-made movement
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Case: Gold-tone base metal
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Dial: Silver-tone with applied Arabic numerals
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Hands: Gold-tone
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Case maker: Lust & Co., West Germany
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Condition: Working
Dimensions:
Condition:
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The watch is running at time of listing
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Dial is clean with light age-related marks
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Case shows surface scratches consistent with age
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Movement appears clean and complete
Summary:
A smart, vintage Caravelle pocket watch offering classic styling and dependable Japanese mechanical engineering. Ideal as an entry-level vintage pocket watch, a display piece, or a practical collectible with everyday charm.
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
