1983 Caravelle Octagonal Ladies Quartz Ref. M83613
1983 Caravelle Octagonal Ladies Quartz Ref. M83613
Reference Number: M83613
Manufactured Date: 1983
This 1983 Caravelle Ladies Quartz Ref. M83613 captures the understated elegance of early 1980s wristwatch design. Its distinctive octagonal silver-tone case frames a crisp white dial adorned with flowing Arabic numerals and contrasting black hands, creating a refined yet highly legible appearance.
The watch features a compact case, a prominent ridged crown, and a silver-tone expandable bracelet that complements its vintage styling. Its caseback bears the Bulova Watch Co. name and identifies a Swiss movement, reflecting Caravelle's connection to Bulova's longstanding watchmaking heritage.
With its geometric case, traditional dial layout, and delicate proportions, this Caravelle offers a charming example of everyday ladies' watches from the 1980s. Please note, there are visible scratches on the crystal, around the 2:00 marker.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 19mm
Dial: 16mm
Lug-to-Lug: 24mm
Thickness: 7.75mm
Strap: 15.3cm
Strap Style: Metal expansion band
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz
Watch Movement: Swiss C863003
Watch Complications:
- None
Movement Caliber: Swiss Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: White
Strap: Silver
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- Distinctive Octagonal Case – Features an eight-sided, silver-tone case with angular lugs and a compact, elegant profile characteristic of 1980s ladies' watches.
- Classic Arabic Numeral Dial – A clean white dial features stylized black Arabic numerals, slender black hands, and a traditional railroad-inspired minute track.
- - Vintage Bulova Heritage – Produced under Bulova's Caravelle brand, this watch combines accessible American watchmaking heritage with a Swiss-made quartz movement, as indicated by its caseback.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1983): N/A
Original Retail Price (1983): N/A
