1975 Caravelle by Bulova Manual Wind Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1975
This vintage manual wind wristwatch produced under the Caravelle brand by Bulova is dated to 1975 via its 'N5' caseback code. It features a round base metal case measuring 32.6 mm in diameter paired with a stainless steel back.
The black dial is marked with stylized silver Arabic numerals, a perimeter minute track, luminous dots, and luminous baton hands alongside a central sweep second hand. The dial is signed 'CARAVELLE' and 'WATER RESISTANT', and the source reports the watch is fitted with a replacement two-piece brown leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Strap
- New-old-stock brown genuine leather two-piece strap
- Date code
- N5 (1975)
- Case diameter
- 32.6 mm
- Movement type
- Manual wind
- Case materials
- Base metal bezel with stainless steel back
- Maker / attribution
- Caravelle by Bulova
Design
- Visible features
- • Black dial with stylized silver Arabic numeral hour markers. • Perimeter luminous dot markers and white outer minute track. • Luminous-filled baton hands with a central sweep seconds hand. • Polished silver-tone base metal case showing fine hairline scratches and minor surface wear. • Fitted with a brown leather strap with visible stitching.
- Identity and Dating
- This manual-wind wristwatch is attributed to the Caravelle line by Bulova. The watch is dated to 1975 based on the 'N5' date code inscribed on the caseback. The case is constructed from a base metal bezel with a stainless steel back. The dial is signed 'CARAVELLE' and 'Water Resistant', though the specific internal movement caliber remains undocumented in the source.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The timepiece features a black dial with silver-tone Arabic numeral hour markers. The layout includes a perimeter minute track and luminous dot markers. Timekeeping functions are displayed via luminous-filled baton hands and a central sweep seconds hand. The polished silver-tone case shows fine hairline scratches and minor surface wear.
- Construction and Configuration
- The circular case measures 32.6 mm in diameter. Additional recorded measurements include a lug-to-lug length of 38.4 mm, a case thickness of 10.1 mm, and a lug width of 17 mm. The watch is equipped with a brown, two-piece genuine leather strap, described by the source as new-old-stock.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber is not reported in the source text.
- Research required: Caseback and movement are not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: Reference number 'WA-3158' represents the seller's inventory SKU rather than an original factory reference.