Bulova/Caravelle-Melody Alarm/World Timer Alarm watch

[LEDman793]

Hello, Anyone out there into LCD's that might know how much a near mint working Bulova/Caravelle-Melody Alarm/World Timer Alarm watch would be worth? I have one that is in super excellent condition that I bought at the flea market from the 'junk' box...


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[LEDman793]

here is another view of the same Bulova/Caravelle LCD watch, does anyone know what its worth?


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[LEDman793]

here is another shot...in the lower left hand corner that is not a scratch it is a reflection of light...


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[Adam]

Is it an exact replica of Seiko A239?


or is it a faux 2 layer lcd?

Does it show you the map?



I can certainly see the red alarm signs on the first screen. Sorry for the questions but it really does make a difference on the price.

regards

Adam

[LEDman793]

Yes it looks very much like that and it does have a map with the divisions on it for each time zone and the display is set up pretty much the same way.

[J Thomas]

[LEDman793]

I just got a new Nikon camera and lens set up recently...and will try to capture a better image of this soon and repost...thanks...

[LEDman793]

Here are some more improved images taken with my new Nikon camera, hope by this we can determine a better judgement of what the watch may be worth....there is even one with the inspection sticker still on the back cover!! here is the first one i took...


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[LEDman793]

here is the second one....


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[LEDman793]

here is the last one...back battery cover..


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[LEDman793]

here is a photo of the 'map' on the watch...the glare in the middle of the crystal is not a scratch, just a reflection from the flash...


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[Adam]

That has to be a seiko module in there although I think Armitron also did a version so it my be an exact copy. Id be interested to see the module back if possible. Anyway price is £70 plus, sorry I cant be more precise. The 2 layer LCD is really cool and very sought after. It wont be as sought after as a Seiko but as its NOS you'll get a good price. Is it OK to use your images to add to digitalwatchlibrary.com. It'd be great to show the comparisons.

regards
Adam

[LEDman793]

Here is the back of the watch module....sure its ok to use the photos for the digitalwatchlibrary, go ahead.... This is as close as i could get without one big blur coming out...


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[Majestyk]

It won't get as much as a Seiko signed one. Caravelle signed watches generally do poorly.

Do a private bidding auction and use a shill bidder to bump the bids. Ebay totally encourages it...Although they don't state it publicly.

[Adam]

Thanks for posting the module, for me its really interesting, I can really see the difference between your and the Seiko module. The Seiko is an pain to work with as the rear module case seems to have always been mended or falling to bits, fortunately the Seiko A258 works just as well, anyway rambling a bit. Good luck with your sale.

Adam

[LEDman793]

Thanks everyone for the information and input. It really helps guys...this is an excellent forum. Im glad to be back...I haven't been able to get on here due to computer technicalities which seemed to have remedied themselves magically!