This legendary watch will doubtless thus regain the place it deserves among the most desirable 1960s chronographs. It is intended both as an initiation for connoisseurs of exceptional watches and as a reference guide for collectors. Thanks to the authors' trademark rigorous methodology, the signature of the 'ONLY' reference works, this book reveals the incredible diversity of the Chronomaster models. This led to some of its dials bearing probably the most complicated name in watchmaking history: CROTON NIVADA GRENCHEN Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver. Created in 1961, this chronograph was produced for around ten years under several brand names, through a partnership between the Swiss company NIVADA SA and the American firm CROTON WATCH CO. Byrd reported that despite intense cold, harsh impacts, high magnetism and altitude the watches performed perfectly.- The first complete book dedicated to one of the most desirable chronographs of the 1960s, Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver by NIVADA, CROTON Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver: this singular name belongs to one of the most original professional watches of the 1960s, combining an unparalleled number of functions with a timeless design. Renowned explorer Admiral Richard Byrd wore a Croton during Operation Deep Freeze, a 1955 expedition to the Antarctic. Many watch companies quickly rose to meet that challenge, including Croton. The mid 1900’s were a time rich with exploration and adventurers had very specific requirements for their watches. The roots of the Croton Watch Company can be traced to the city of Crotone in southern Italy. In 2020, Nivada returned with a new edition of its flagship watch, the Chronomaster, which was then followed by the Depthmaster and Antarctic. Grenchen Depthomatic Style 2 Crown Vintage Diver. This model utilizes a Valjoux 92 movement. Croton Chronomaster CASD - 105/9870 - 60s - Serviced 9,854. The components were being manufactured in Switzerland, but the watches were assembled in the Croton, NY factory leading Croton to be regarded as an American watch brand. Revolutionary for its day, the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver includes: a chronograph, a tachymeter scale, a rotating bezel for diving, a second time zone on the bezel and a sailing regatta countdown. They relocated to New York City in 1928 and finally settled in the Hudson Valley town of Croton, New York in 1963. Nivada/Croton watches has an interesting history. This model features a Valjoux 7733 movement. Almost all Chronomaster models have a consistent feature which consist of your typical chronograph, water resistance for upto 200m, tachymeter scale, a rotating bezel for diving, a secondary time zone (on the bezel), and a regatta countdown timer (the red triangle marker) on the 3 oclock sub dial. This Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver includes: a chronograph, a tachymeter scale, a rotating bezel for diving, a second time zone on the bezel and a sailing regatta countdown. No two watches will turn tropical the exact same way. The enticing colors and organic textures seen here adds a distinct personality to any time piece- differentiating one watch from others of the same model. A tropical dial is a black face watch which has changed color over time due to the substances used inside the dial markers and/or inside the hands of the watch. All watch enthusiasts know that there is one thing no watchmaker can plan, predict, or intentionally replicate - the coveted “tropical dial”.
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