Caravelle Day-Date Automatic ref. 7098 c.1971
Caravelle Day-Date Automatic ref. 7098 c.1971
It’s hard to get away from the funky, colorful models of the 1970’s, and this model is no exception.
Bringing plenty funk, and modest chunk, this watch is unique in that it is one of the few that is slightly wider than it is long. It comes in just under 40mm wide, sans crown, but is not overly thick — even though it houses an A. Schild-based automatic movement. Throw in the sunburst aqua-blue dial and poppin’ orange sweep hand, this watch is waiting and willing to add some needed, seldom seen colorway to your watch box.
Quickset date (by pushing the crown in) is the cherry on top of this Caravelle pie.
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Case: Solid, substantially thick stainless case that shows some wear without the abuse. Unpolished, just like we like it.
Dial: Excellent shape with scalloped indices and aged lume plots.
Hands: Great shape with original lume.
Movement: Running smoothly and keeping acceptable time.
Movement: Caravelle 11UKACB (AS 1916), 17 jewels, 21,600 bph - quickset date
Case: Signed stainless steel
Powered: Mechanical - Automatic
Case Width: 39.1 mm (41.1mm incl. crown)
Case Length: 37.9 mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Thickness: 12.6mm
Crystal: Domed acrylic
Crown: Non-screw down
Band: New, tropic sport-style dive band
Boxes: None
Function - This watch is wound automatically by the natural motion of your arm. It is recommended to wind the crown 10-15 times to typically give an initial power reserve to last throughout the day.
[All vintage watches are expected to function as described. However, due to age and generally unknown service history (unless otherwise stated), these watches may not keep time as accurately as new or quartz (battery) watches. This is completely normal and does not indicate that there is a major problem. Like your automobile, all mechanical watches will likely need to be serviced at some point in time. Please keep this in mind, as there is no guarantee regarding when these vintage watches may need standard maintenance. Every watch sold by Buying On Time is done so with the expectation that it is not currently in need of service or repair, unless noted. We guarantee that all watches sold are accurately described and in the stated condition when they leave our hands.]