Vintage Caravelle Swiss Pocket Watch – AS 1950/51 – 17 Jewels – Working

Description

A smart vintage Caravelle pocket watch, Swiss made and dating to around the 1970s. The watch is in good working order at the time of listing, winding smoothly and ticking along nicely.

It is fitted with a Swiss AS 1950/51 manual-wind movement, a reliable 17-jewel calibre widely used in mid-to-late 20th-century Swiss pocket watches. The watch features a clean silvered dial with applied gilt batons, Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, a centre seconds hand, and a date aperture at 3 o’clock.

The case is gold plated, showing honest wear consistent with age and use. Overall, this is a well-presented and practical vintage pocket watch with classic styling.

Brief History

Caravelle was a Swiss watch brand producing dependable mechanical watches during the mid-to-late 20th century. Many examples were fitted with robust movements supplied by manufacturers such as A. Schild, whose calibres were widely respected for their reliability and ease of servicing.

Key Details

• Maker: Caravelle

• Type: Pocket watch

• Origin: Swiss made

• Movement: Swiss mechanical, manual wind

• Calibre: AS 1950/51

• Jewels: 17 jewels

• Approximate date: c.1970s

• Case: Gold plated

• Dial: Silvered with applied gilt markers

• Date window at 3 o’clock

• Condition: Working

Dimensions

• Case diameter: approx. 41 mm (excluding crown)

Condition

• Movement is running at the time of listing

• Dial in good overall condition with light age-related marks visible on close inspection

• Crystal shows light surface marks consistent with age

• Gold plating shows wear to edges and high points

• Case back marked “Base Metal”

• Overall good vintage condition, commensurate with age

Summary

A genuine vintage Swiss Caravelle pocket watch from the 1970s, fitted with a reliable AS 1950/51 17-jewel movement. A solid, usable vintage piece with classic design, suitable for a collection or occasional use.

As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.

Important Vintage Watch Disclaimer

Please note this is a vintage mechanical watch. While it is running at the time of listing, no guarantee is given regarding long-term accuracy or reliability. Service history is unknown, and a routine service is recommended if the watch is to be used regularly. This item is sold as a vintage collectible rather than a modern timepiece.