While Carevelle may be a lesser-known name in the world of vintage watches, Bulova certainly isn't. The latter's unique and funky watches from the '60s, '70s, and '80s are always cause for conversation. Ranging from colorful diving chronographs to eccentric electric watches like the famous Accutron. 

In the early '60s, Bulova introduced Caravelle as a sister brand, featuring jeweled watches that would quickly go on to become the biggest selling jeweled watch on the American market. Designed to compete in price with other non-jeweled brands at the time, Caravelle was a smashing success. With numerous space-aged inspired designs, Caravelle proved their understanding of the modernist aesthetic takeover of the times. 

This particular model is, on its own, a beautiful, albeit subdued, watch. But what makes it especially exciting is its black world-time bezel, which rotates bi-directionally and features 19 different cities from across the globe, written in contrasting silver and orange font. It not only makes this piece a must for any world traveler, but also makes it worthy of conversation in even the most discerning of watch collector circles. 

SPECS

CASE & BRACELET

The stainless steel case has been lightly polished in the past and shows minimal signs of honest use throughout. The original bezel is in excellent condition, showing no major fading and very subtle signs of use in just a few areas. The case retains its original Bulova-signed crown. The case back retains all of its original factory markings in deep and crisp condition. The watch comes supplied on a two-piece handmade leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The original glossy black dial is excellent, showing almost no marks from age and no notable damage. The tritium lume plots all remain intact and have taken on a charming cream coloration and exhibit no degradation under UV light inspection. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly and show no degradation under UV light inspection 

ACCESSORIES 

None. The watch is keeping time and functioning perfectly, previous service history is unknown.