What? It's not a Heuer?

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What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by Mr Rick » Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:37 pm

No, it's a NOS vintage Caravelle by Bulova with a very rare 3D dial. It measures 38.2 mm by 41.5 mm and is 11.7 mm high. The brushed case is finished in a black that does not appear to be PVD and actually looks like some sort of anodizing. The dial has vertical brushing and a 3D effect that ranges from blue, to grey, to almost black in some lighting.

My understanding is that this watch was manufactured by Bulova in the 1970s and it features an automatic movement. It comes on a thin, glove soft, 19 mm strap.

I have been able to only find one other example that was for sale on WUS some time ago. I doubt I'll ever encounter another person wearing one of these. :grin:

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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by 4pfrench » Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:56 pm

strangely attractive...you find some of the coolest "under the radar" pieces, Rick....i want to know where you shop!
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by rockmastermike » Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:13 pm

Heuer or not, you or on a roll....really like the hands on this, plus the dial is pretty cool, too
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by 9:59 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:19 pm

Nice Rick, mine is here.

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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by toxicavenger » Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:23 pm

that is super trick looking and has a serious retro flavor to it!!
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by Mr Rick » Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:40 am

9:59 wrote:Nice Rick, mine is here.

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Well how about that. I've met another person that owns one. :lol: :cheers:
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by SpaceCowboy » Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:20 am

Fantastic! Never seen before, thanks for introducing! :)
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by River Rat » Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:53 am

Flash back from the 1970's
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by T.R. » Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:47 pm

Never seen that one before.

Incredible dial.... trippy and way cool.

Three fro rating, no question: :fro: :fro: :fro:
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by rosu2012 » Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:24 am

r u sure you dont have 2 left arms:)) both looks pretty the same:)
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by BSears » Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:53 am

rosu2012 wrote:r u sure you dont have 2 left arms:)) both looks pretty the same:)

Hey, rosu2012, how's about an intro to go along with your power posting successes of late? If you really want to sell that watch of yours, you should do yourself the favor of telling us who you are.
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Re: What? It's not a Heuer?

Post by bshappy » Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:59 am

BSears wrote:
rosu2012 wrote:r u sure you dont have 2 left arms:)) both looks pretty the same:)

Hey, rosu2012, how's about an intro to go along with your power posting successes of late? If you really want to sell that watch of yours, you should do yourself the favor of telling us who you are.
Ban this guy already. All these old threads being bumped is a PITA.
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