Caravelle watches, dressed for every day.
Caravelle watches have been built in the American tradition since 1962: dress, sport, automatic and Light Up styles for men and women, ordered directly from us with the full brand warranty.
- Founded
- 1962, New York City
- Movements
- Jeweled quartz & automatic
- Warranty
- 3-year international
Caravelle bracelet stylesEst. 1962
Since 1962New York CityJeweled movementsAutomatic & quartz3-year warrantyLight Up dialsVintage classics
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Signature pieces and gift sets
Our most requested watches and duo sets: the automatic Sea Hunter, the Light Up field watch, chronographs and a ready-to-gift box set.
Most loved
Watches our customers come back for
Best-selling men’s and ladies’ Caravelle watches, from slim dress pieces to 200m sport divers.
Caravelle Men’s Traditional 3-Hand Day-Date Light Up, 40mm
Men’s classic · light-up dial · Light Up
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Heritage
An American watchmaker’s everyday line, since 1962
Caravelle was launched in 1962 in New York City by Bulova, the American watch company founded in 1875, to bring jeweled-movement quality to a wider audience. By 1968 Caravelle was the best-selling jeweled watch in the United States.
That spirit still runs through the collection: real jewels in the movement, honest materials, and designs that move from the office to the weekend without a second thought. Today you order Caravelle watches directly from the brand on this official website.
1962
Founded in New York City
1968
Best-selling jeweled watch in the US
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Current references in the collection
Why Caravelle
Built like a watch should be
Movement
Jeweled movements, not shortcuts
Caravelle automatics use 21-jewel movements with a 42-hour power reserve. Quartz models run on replaceable batteries you can swap at any watchmaker.
Range
Dress, sport and everything between
From 24mm ladies’ dress watches to 44mm chronographs and 200m Sea Hunter divers, each reference is sized for real wrists and real weeks.
Service
Bands and parts you can actually replace
Quick-release pins on many models make swapping between bracelet, leather and NATO straps a two-minute job. Spare bands and battery service are available through us.
Warranty
3-year warranty, registered in minutes
Every Caravelle watch ships with a 3-year international warranty. Register the serial number on your case back and we add an extra year.
Reviews
Worn and rated by real owners
Unedited words from people who bought directly from the official Caravelle Watch store.
“Bought the Sea Hunter directly from the official store after months of comparing. The bezel action alone tells you this is a real dive watch, not a lookalike. Shipping took four days and the warranty card was inside the box.”
Anna ReimerVerified owner
“I wanted a field watch I could read at 2am and this is it. One press and the whole dial glows. Ordered on a Tuesday from the official website, it was on my wrist Friday.”
Cole WhitakerVerified owner
“The crystal bracelet watch photographs better than it has any right to. It is light, the clasp feels solid, and it goes with everything I own. Support answered my sizing question in a day.”
Meera ShahVerified owner
“Slim enough for a shirt cuff and quiet enough for a meeting room. I docked one star only because I wish the bracelet had micro-adjustment, but for the money this is hard to beat.”
Cian MurphyVerified owner
“Got the retro bracelet watch as a gift for my sister and ended up ordering one for myself a week later. The vintage proportions are exactly right on a smaller wrist.”
Elena RicciVerified owner
FAQ
Questions we hear most
Straight answers about the brand, the watches and ordering from the official website.
Is Caravelle a good watch?
Caravelle is known for jeweled movements and honest value. Automatic references use 21-jewel movements with a 42-hour power reserve, and every watch ships with a 3-year international warranty. For the price segment, owners consistently rate the finishing and accuracy above expectations.
Who makes Caravelle watches?
Caravelle was created in 1962 by Bulova, the American watch company founded by Joseph Bulova in New York in 1875. Caravelle watches are designed and produced under the Bulova Watch Company, now part of Citizen Watch Company of America.
Is Caravelle a good watch brand?
Yes. The brand has been making watches for over 60 years and was the best-selling jeweled-movement watch in the United States by 1968. Today it covers dress, sport, automatic and Light Up styles for men and women.
Is Caravelle owned by Bulova?
Yes. Caravelle is a line of Bulova, which is part of Citizen Watch Company of America. You can read more under “Caravelle by Bulova”, and this is the official Caravelle Watch website where you order directly from the brand.
Where are Caravelle watches made?
Caravelle watches are designed in New York and produced with movements and components sourced through Bulova’s global supply chain, primarily in Japan and China. Assembly standards and quality control follow the Bulova Watch Company, headquartered in New York City.
Are Caravelle watches Swiss made?
No. Caravelle is an American brand with New York roots; most references use Japanese quartz or Miyota automatic movements. Swiss-made lines exist under other Bulova family brands, but Caravelle itself is not labeled Swiss made.
Are Caravelle watches waterproof?
It depends on the reference. Dress and classic models are typically rated 30m (splash resistant), field and Light Up models 50m, and the Sea Hunter diver 200m for swimming and snorkeling. Check the case back or the model page for your reference’s rating.
Are Caravelle watches still being made?
Yes. The Caravelle line is actively produced, with new references added regularly, including the reissued Sea Hunter automatic diver and the Light Up field watch. You can buy current models directly from the official Caravelle Watch store.
Where can I buy Caravelle watches?
Right here. This is the official Caravelle Watch website, and our online store ships directly to you with the full brand warranty, free shipping and 30-day returns. Caravelle is also stocked by selected jewelers and department stores.
What is the warranty on Caravelle watches?
Every new Caravelle watch includes a 3-year international warranty against manufacturing defects. Register your watch with the serial number engraved on the case back and the warranty extends by one additional year.
How do you replace the battery in a Caravelle watch?
Quartz Caravelle watches use a standard cell (often SR626SW or Miyota-compatible). Any watchmaker can swap it in a few minutes, and we recommend having the gasket checked and the case resealed at the same time to keep the water resistance rating. Our service team can do this for you; see the contact page.
Ready when you are.
Browse the full Caravelle range and order directly from the brand, with free shipping, 30-day returns and the 3-year warranty included.