The Chronomaster range of watches from Nivada Grenchen and Croton were produced in a time when adventures and exploration were at the forefront of what was happening in the world and within the pop culture of the 1960s.  Within the expansive world of vintage timepieces, there is no uncertainty that vintage tool watches hold a particular position within the minds of numerous collectors. 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 adventures that the watch was created for. Nivada Grenchen or Croton in the States was founded in Grenchen, Switzerland in the 1920s by Jacob Schneider, Nivada Grenchen was actually one of the first watch brands to manufacture automatic watches. Nevada encompassed another modern wristwatch innovation as well, creating waterproof and “rustless” watches that would stand up to the rigors of the outdoor adventures they were creating a watch for.

SPECS

CASE & BRACELET

The excellent case is believed to remain unpolished showing sharp angles with light signs of honest use. The original bezel is in great condition, showing minimal signs of use and no fading. The case retains its original unsigned crown and pushers. The case back is unpolished as well as retains all of its factory engravings in deep and legible condition. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The matte black, luminous dial is in excellent condition showing very limited signs of age, with all fonts remaining bright and legible. The lume plots have aged to a creamy yellow patina, and show no degradation when inspected under U.V. light. The original broad-arrow tritium hands match the dial and exhibit no degradation under U.V. light inspection. The original hands on the sub-dials are original and in excellent condition. 

ACCESSORIES 

None. The watch was recently serviced, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.