![]() ![]() Furthermore, to find one in this condition? Not so easy. ![]() ![]() While Chronomasters are fairly common, it is much harder to find the higher quality Croton variant. With its deep black bezel in an almost unused condition, the unpolished stainless steel case along with a perfect dial, this is what the term ‘collectors grade’ means. This example is particular is in particular collectable as it is in exceptional condition. The 1960s and 1970s were what we now know as the golden era of sports watch design where the form of a watch needed to meet its intended function to support the. While the others used lower grade movements, the American bound watches were powered by the industry-leading column wheel Valjoux 23. Some were branded under the Nivada Grenchen name which was powered by the Valjoux 92, but the Chronomasters that went to the US were branded Croton and this variant is by far the highest quality. The matte black dial is in overall exceptionally vintage condition, exhibiting only. The Chronomaster came in several variants. The watch will come supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap. This is exactly what the current market loves and it is no wonder the Chronomaster is a perennial favourite. It has a large 38mm stainless steel case with bevelled lugs, an aluminium minute/hour bi-directional bezel and of course, large broad arrow hands. With this example, it is all about the aesthetics- a first execution model that features a classically 60s sports chronograph styling. The Chronomaster came about during a time where adventures and exploration was a hot topic and many watch manufacturers took advantage of this, releasing multiple sports watches. Quite the mouthful, but talk about tapping into as many demographics as you can! THIS IS SUCH A PERFECT ALL-ROUNDER VINTAGE WHICH CAN EASILY BE A DRESS DIVER OR A WEEKEND WARRIOR.This is perhaps one of the most epic watch model names to have come out of the 20th century- the Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver. Croton cannot guarantee that the replacement will be the original watch model. I JUST LOVE THE CONTRAST WITH THOSE WHITE HANDS AGAINST THAT INKY DIAL. Croton Sea Diver Black Case with Black Rubber Strap Green Dial. THIS HAPPENS TO BE MY PREFERRED VARIANT OF THE LINE. THE NIVADA AND CROTON CHRONOMASTER AVIATOR SEA DIVERS HAVE TAKEN ON A SOMEWHAT LEGENDARY STATUS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS AND HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY MORE VALUABLE, SCARCE, AND COLLECTIBLE. THIS CROTON IS MOUNTED ON A RUE WATCHES MINIMALIST BROWN STRAP WHICH LOOKS REALLY BADASS ON THIS DIVER.SERVICE HISTORY IS UNKNOWN BUT MY WATCHMAKER DID PERFORM SOME MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO MAKE THE CHRONO EXTRA SNAPPY. ALL FUNCTIONS WORK PERFECTLY AND WATCH HAS BEEN KEEPING EXCELLENT TIME. MOVEMENT: THIS SLEEK DIVE CHRONO IS POWERED BY A SWISS 17J LANDERON 248. Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver for sale via Analog/Shift, New York City-based purveyor of fine vintage and superlative contemporary.EVEN THE TRITIUM LUME IS IN SUPER CLEAN SHAPE ONLY SHOWING THE FAINTEST HINT OF CUSTARD PATINA. ![]() YOU DO GET THAT RICH POP OF BLOOD RED ON THE MINUTE TOTALIZER AND THE SWEEP HAND. SO MONOCHROMATIC WITH THAT VIVID WHITE PRINT AND THOSE MINTY STICK WHITE HANDS. CHECK OUT THAT DEEP INKY GLOSS BLACK DIAL WITH THOSE SUNKEN SUBDIALS. DIAL: POSSIBLY MY FAVORITE VARIANT OF ALL THE NIVADA/CROTON CASD VARIANTS.THE ROTATING MILITARY STYLE DUAL SCALE BEZEL IS IN REALLY CLEAN SHAPE WITH ONLY SOME MILD SCRATCHES SEEN BUT NO SIGNS OF WEAR OR FADE. THERE ARE MINOR HAIRLINES THROUGHOUT AND SOME SMALL DINGS ON THE LUGS, BUT AS CAN BE SEEN, THIS ONE LOOKS PRETTY GOOD. THIS ONE IS IN HONEST UNPOLISHED CONDITION MAINTAINING ALL ITS SHARP LINES. THIS GUY MEASURES A NICE 38mm ACROSS NOT INCLUDING CROWN BY 46.5mm LUG TO LUG. I LOVE THESE CASD CASES WHICH HAVE THOSE SUPER COOL BEVELED EDGES. CASE: HEFTY SOLID STEEL CASE IN VERY GOOD UNPOLISHED CONDITION.item 2 Croton Sport Sea Diver CA301303SLBL Wrist Watch Croton Sport Sea Diver CA301303SLBL Wrist Watch. 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings Expand: Ratings. IT IS MY PLEASURE TO OFFER UP FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION THIS REALLY NICE 60s CROTON CHRONOMASTER AVIATOR SEA DIVER IN FANTASTIC CONDITION. Croton Sea Diver Black Stainless Steel 42mm Mens Watch CA301303BKBK. ![]()
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