Showing posts with label Bulova watch brands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bulova watch brands. Show all posts

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Wristwatch Review: Caravelle Sports Quartz Men's Watch with Black Nylon & Leather Strap

If you are looking for a great deal on a sinister looking watch designed by Bulova, you'll want to check out this Caravelle Sports Quartz Men's Watch. I've had one for a couple of months now and I really like it.

A Caravelle men's sports watch

Caravelle Watch Design


This Caravelle Sports watch has a black dial with a "carbon fiber" stippled pattern in the center of the dial.  CARAVELLE appears in the top quarter of the dial and 50m denotes the water resistance in the bottom quarter.  A small date window is positioned just above the hour marker at the 6 o'clock position. A smooth track around the perimeter of the dial has raised batons to note the hours.  Each baton is a green color and is outlined in black.  Numerals with the same color and outlining mark the 12 and 6 o'clock positions.  The Bezel has a slight coin edge, but does not rotate.

A look at the nylon strap reinforced with leather on a Caravelle watch


Caravelle Watch Dimensions


This watch has a 41mm diameter case that is 10mm thick.  The strap is 20mm with a very slight taper.  Overall, it's a nice size: substantial but not overwhelming.

Watch Construction


The watch has a black coated stainless steel case and caseback.  I'll ding this watch slightly for workmanship as I did have a quality issue initially in that the crown or stem didn't want to push in completely (not due to a spacer). I was able to pop the case back off, push in the stem, and pop the caseback on again. After that I was able to set the watch and it works perfectly.

Overall Impression

I like this watch.  It fulfills the Caravelle mission of bringing a solid value in for consumers at an affordable price point.  

A Quick Video Look at this Caravelle on X

Here's a video that I posted @the_watch_dude on X.


Unfortunately, this Caravelle watch is no longer available on Amazon.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Caravelle Watches for Christmas

When I go through my watch collection looking for good ideas for Christmas Gifts, one thing in clear:  "C" stands for Caravelle.  Caravelle by Bulova watches provide Bulova style and construction in an affordable package.  

Caravelle by Bulova

One of my favorite diver-style watches is this old Caravelle by Bulova Men's 45B35 Rubber Strap Black Dial Watch (above).

Where a Bulova watch might cost $100 to $600, a Caravelle by Bulova watch can come it at a much more attainable price of $125 or less. Here are some great looking Caravelle watches for men.  (In 2024, I ordered this murdered-out Caravelle on Amazon.)

Caravelle (Model 45B155)

In the spirit of the holiday season, don't overlook Caravelle by Bulova watches for women, they look great and offer a lot of style at a reasonable price. If your lady love likes Swarovski crystal or a old world vintage look, Caravelle watches always let her have the time!

[This article, photos, and links were updated in May 2024.]