Caravelle Automatic – Vintage Swiss Made – ETA 2472 – Champagne Dial – Gold-Tone Case A charming vintage Caravelle Automatic, featuring an elegant champagne-coloured sunburst dial, applied gold-tone hour markers, matching hands and a framed date window at 3 o’clock. The warm champagne dial complements the gold-tone case beautifully, creating a refined and timeless appearance, enhanced by the classic black leather strap. Caravelle was a watch brand associated with Bulova, offering Swiss-made mechanical timepieces that combined traditional watchmaking with accessible design. This example is fitted with the well-regarded Swiss ETA 2472 automatic movement, a vintage calibre equipped with automatic winding and a date complication. Technical Specifications - Brand: Caravelle - Movement: Swiss automatic - Calibre: ETA 2472 - Movement markings: Caravelle Watch, 11UPACD, unadjusted, 17 jewels - Additional marking: M9, visible on the case back and movement - Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date - Dial: Champagne-coloured sunburst finish - Hour markers: Applied gold-tone indices - Date display: Framed window at 3 o’clock - Case: Gold-tone finish with stainless-steel screw-back - Case diameter: 34 mm, excluding the crown and 43 mm lug to lug - Strap: Black leather strap - Origin: Swiss Made Condition and Operation The watch is in very attractive vintage condition and presents beautifully. The champagne dial displays an elegant sunburst effect, complemented by the gold-tone markers and case. The case shows signs of age and wear, including marks and wear but nothing serious at all, as shown in the photographs. The automatic movement is currently functioning and keeps good time. The service history is unknown. Date Adjustment – Semi-Quickset Function The ETA 2472 / Caravelle 11UPACD calendar mechanism uses a semi-quickset procedure rather than a conventional quickset date position. To advance the date: 1. Pull the crown fully out to the time-setting position. 2. Turn the hands forward past midnight until the date changes. 3. Turn the hands backwards to approximately 8:30–9:00 PM. 4. Turn the hands forward past midnight again to advance the date by one day. 5. Repeat this procedure until the correct date is displayed. 6. Finally, advance the hands to the correct time. For afternoon or evening settings, ensure the hands pass midnight an additional 12 hours. A Classic Vintage Collectible Combining a warm champagne dial, elegant gold-tone details and a Swiss automatic movement, this Caravelle is an appealing addition to a collection of vintage Swiss watches. Its understated styling makes it suitable for both everyday wear and collectors who appreciate the character of classic mechanical timepieces. The watch will be carefully packaged for shipping. Please examine all photographs closely, as they form an integral part of the description and accurately show the watch's visible condition. Fast delivery 2-3 working days with DHL Express!