Bulova Caravelle Appraisal

Vintage "Caravelle" Ladies' Wristwatch

This is a vintage ladies' wristwatch from the brand 'Caravelle', featuring a small, cushion-shaped silver-tone case and an integrated expandable bracelet. The watch face is a light, possibly cream or ivory, color with black Arabic numerals for the hours (visible 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) and minute markers. The hands appear to be a dark metallic finish, possibly black or blued steel, with a slender hour hand and a slightly broader minute hand, and no visible second hand. The brand name 'Caravelle' is printed below the 12 o'clock position. The crown, positioned at the 3 o'clock mark, is small and knurled, exhibiting a metallic luster consistent with the case. The watch case itself shows some signs of wear typical of an older piece, including minor surface scratching and possibly some loss of plating or tarnishing on the edges and corners, suggesting it is likely made of a base metal with a silver-tone finish. The integrated bracelet is a metal expansion band, common for watches of the mid-20th century, with a series of interlocking, rectangular segments that stretch. The segments of the bracelet also show minor surface wear and some discoloration consistent with age and use. The overall aesthetic points to a style popular in the mid-century, possibly dating from the 1950s to 1970s. The compact size and delicate design indicate it was intended for a woman's wrist. The craftsmanship appears to be standard for an everyday watch from that era, with no immediately discernible high-end complications or embellishments.