Vintage 1971 Caravelle Day-Date Watch w/Blue Dial,AS 1916 Mvmt FOR PARTS/REPAIR

Description: ***********FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Although the day, date and time can be set and the crown can be smoothly wound the seconds hand won't fire up. At a minimum a complete overhaul is required.***********This seldom seen vintage 1971 Caravelle, which came from the estate of its original owner, has a pristine blue "T SWISS T" signed dial and the original lume, which remains fully intact and no longer glows after being exposed to bright light, has aged gracefully to a toasted buttermilk hue. The vibrant orange seconds hand shows no paint loss. The fixed, fluted bezel presents nicely. The all stainless steel case shows honest wear with insignificant signs of oxidation. The outer edge of the case back is stamped "CARAVELLE - SHOCK RESISTANT - STAINLESS STEEL - AUTOMATIC - ANTI MAGNETIC - WATER RESISTANT" with "N1" stamped along the inner edge. The inside of the case back is stamped "MXF" followed by "824,""CARAVELLE WATCH DIVISION,""BULOVA WATCH Co" and "SWISS." The crystal needs to be replaced.The 17 jewels unadjusted Swiss "CARAVELLE WATCH" and "N1" stamped AS 1916 automatic movement with semi-quickset date function does not run. Although the day, date and time can be set and the crown can be smoothly wound the seconds hand won't fire up. The primary quickset date function, which should work by pushing in on the crown, does not. However, a secondary semi-quickset date function works by manually rolling over a new date and then moving the hour hand repeatedly between the 20.5 and 24 hour marks until the desired date has been reached. The signed, non-screwdown crown winds smoothly. Given that the movement does not run at a minimum a complete overhaul is required.This watch measures approximately 36 mm excluding the crown, approximately 39 mm including the crown and approximately 20 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the fluted bezel, is approximately 9 mm. Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 10.5 mm.Given that the movement does not run and considering its unknown service history a complete overhaul is required. As such there are no warranties, express or implied, attached with the sale of this watch. Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old-school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time. For this watch that time is now. Any servicing costs going forward are your responsibility.Please thoroughly read this entire listing and kindly ask any and all questions you may have prior to buying as this sale is final and no refunds of any kind will be given. And please study the 16 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch.Expedited and insured shipping along with signature confirmation will be provided. Thanks for looking! ***********FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Although the day, date and time can be set and the crown can be smoothly wound the seconds hand won't fire up. At a minimum a complete overhaul is required.***********

Price: 125 USD

Location: Brea, California

End Time: 2024-08-02T23:28:41.000Z

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