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Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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==Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster==

Nivada hit a legal hurdle when trying to sell in the USA, thanks to Movado who felt that their names were too similar and would confuse consumers. A judge ruled that adding ‘Grenchen’ to the title would suffice, and so watches sold thereafter are labeled as such.

In 1940 Croton was formed to distribute Nivada watches to US retailers, and subsequent watches could be found bearing the name ‘Croton’, or ‘Croton Nivada’ or even ‘Croton Nivada Grenchen’. By the ‘60s, Nivada had hit their stride with watches like the Chronomaster, Aviator, Sea Diver. The unique design and functionality of these watches struck a high note with consumers, and Nivada saw their exports go from 52,000 in 1964 to 173,000 in 1969 as a result. Croton also worked with jewellry stores to promote their wares, with a number of shop branded examples shown below.

The CASD is a classic 1960s diver going through several iterations (like the [[Omega Speedmaster]]), with tritium, radium, broad arrow and baton hands, brown chocolate aged dials etc etc. They now have a big following, greatly enhanced by the recent Chronomaster Only book in 2018. The model has recently been reissued by Nivada in both manual and automatic versions but retaining a faithful appearance to the original.

==The Chronomaster Riddle==
All early versions bore the name ChronoGRAPH Aviator SeaDiver on the dial up to 1965. This has always been a subject of confusion as the marketing materials for adverts in the US bore the name Chronomaster, as seen in period magazines such as Sports Illustrated, from end of 1960 onwards. After some digging with fellow members of the Nivada Watches Whatapp group, we think an answer has been found.
[[File:Chrono ad .jpg|thumb]]

Looking at when the name Chronomaster was registered by various watch companies provided valuable information. It seems Croton were first in 1960. In the US only however. Nivada did not register the same name until 1965. For what reason there was a delay of 5 years is lost in the mists of time. However it is possibly due to an informal agreement with Omega who in 1957 had launched the Speedmaster. In 1965 the Speedmaster Professional appeared. This may have allowed Nivada the opportunity to finally legally secure the name. However Movado beat them to it! An odd decision as there is no record of Movado using the name, although Zenith did register it in 1984. Movado and Zenith were partners in the 1970s. This is of course conjecture. If anyone can provide more information please do so.

[[File:Reise.jpg|thumb]]

What is clear is that Nivada, via the Croton registration, intended from inception in 1960 to use the Chronomaster as a brand name. In 1965 they could finally use it on the dial…

After the quartz crisis of the late 1970s and financial issues in the 1980s the re-registration was not done and the name ceased as part of Nivada. Croton continued to use it on various models post 1968.

Zenith and Movado merged in 1968 to form Movado-Zenith. They later merged with Mondia in 1969 to become Movado-Zenith-Mondia. This allowed Movado to sell in Europe. Which they did. Movado with Turler branding has been seen for example. This then negated the reason for Nivada not being allowed to sell in the US. The two companies Croton and Nivada then began to market separately although they continued to share the same DNA in the watch range with Antarctic and CASD models.

[[File:Reg Nivada .jpg|thumb]]

==Model One - straight lugs 1961 to circa 1971==
This is the version covered in the Chronomaster Only book and most popular with collectors. They will appear with a variety of brand names. There are 5 main versions depending on the movement:
===Venus 210===
The very earliest versions have Chronograph rather than Chronomaster on the dial. Up to 1963 the dials and hands are radium with no T on dial. They are often found with browning dials due to a faulty lacquer used by Singer, the dial manufacturer. See also the VJ7733 models for the same problem in late 1969/70.

===Valjoux 92===
Short term replacement for the old Venus 210 movement. Quickly replaced by the VJ23

===Valjoux 23===
[[File:Casd 105 9870.jpg|thumb|105-9870 VJ23 Croton only tritium dial circa 1966 ]]
The movement seen in most Nivada versions from 1963 to late 1960s.

===Landeron 248===
Used by Croton post 1966.

===Valjoux 7733===
Seen in all the late 1960s models onwards. Robust reliable movement used by hundreds of watch manufacturers and retailers.

==Other Branded Versions==
The CASD has been seen with the following company names, all being done with Croton in the USA and normally local jewelry stores:

===Rudolph's Dependable===
Jewellry chain in upstate New York near Albany. Close to the Croton headquarters. VCery rare model made in 1961-62 only with radium dial and hands. Dial marked Chronograph and not Chronometer. Seen with Venus 210 and Valjoux 92 movements.
[[File:Rudolphs dependable.jpg|thumb|Rudolphs CASD with Venus 210 - Richard Phillips Collection]]

===Pierre Vallee===
Trademark first used anywhere: : 12/14/1966 - possibly a Chicago-based jewellry chain
[[File:PIERRE VALLEE CASD.jpg|thumb|Pierre Vallee CASD - on RalStra Strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

===Austin Premier===
The brand Austin was created by Gordon Jewelers of Austin Texas.

===GUILDCREST===
Southwestern Wholesale Jewelry Company.

===SUSSEX===

[[File:SUSSEX.jpg|thumb|Sussex CASD = on RalStra strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

Read more about Sussex [[Sussex|here]]

===LE MARC 100===
[[File:Lemarc100.jpg|thumb|LeMarc100 tropical brown dial 1969 VJ7733 - Richard Phillips Collection]]
LeMarc's were sold exclusively by the Jewel Box - a southern USA regional jewellery chain. This example has a very brown tropical dial, typical of those black dials made by Singer circa 1969-1970.

===PAUL DUPREE===
Believed to be a subsiduary of Croton. Valjoux 7733. Ref 107- ***?

[[File:Dup.jpg|thumb|Dupree CASD. RICHARD PHILLIPS COLLECTION]]

===Film and TV appearances===
[[File:Chronomaster film.jpg|thumb|Around The World Under The Sea Lobby Card with CASD - RICHARD PHILLIPS COLLECTION]]
The CASD was seen regularly on the wrist of Brian Kelly, star of the Flipper films and TV series. He also wore it in several films including "Around The World Under The Sea".

==Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-78==
Most with similar dials but in new background colourways such as green and red. Valjoux 7733 found in most examples.
For more on the Series Two CASDs please click [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-1978|here]].

==[[ Nivada Chronoking]]==
The Chronoking was a date version using the Landeron 234 with a 45minute register. It has the same case dimensions and appearance as the Valjoux 23 CASD version from the mid-1960s. Click on the link above to discover more.

==Links==

* [[Croton]]
* [[Croton Chronograph 1878]]
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Diving Watches]]

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-1978

2025-01-16T17:17:06Z

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==Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-1978==
* Croton and Croton branded examples are seen.
* VJ7733 and Landeron 248 movements
* Squared cases

[[File:1970scasd.jpg|thumb|1970s CASD - Croton branded - Richard Phillips Collection]]

==Links==
* [[Croton]]
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Croton_Nivada_Grenchen_Chronomaster]]

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-1978

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Nivada Chronoking

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* The Chronoking appeared 1974-77.
* Valjoux 234 movement.
* Manual wind with 45 minute register and date.
* Same case as normal CASD but crystal has magnifier at 12 for date and is thicker than normal.

[[File:1974 chronoking.jpg|thumb|Nivada Chronoking 1974 - Richard Phillips Collection]]

==Links==

* [[Croton]]
* [[Croton Chronograph 1878]]
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Croton_Nivada_Grenchen_Chronomaster]]

Nivada Chronoking

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File:1974 chronoking.jpg

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Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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ChronoAdmin: /* Nivada Chronoking */

[[File:Croton casd.png|thumb]]
[[File:Crotoncasdbox.jpg|thumb]]

==Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster==

Nivada hit a legal hurdle when trying to sell in the USA, thanks to Movado who felt that their names were too similar and would confuse consumers. A judge ruled that adding ‘Grenchen’ to the title would suffice, and so watches sold thereafter are labeled as such.

In 1940 Croton was formed to distribute Nivada watches to US retailers, and subsequent watches could be found bearing the name ‘Croton’, or ‘Croton Nivada’ or even ‘Croton Nivada Grenchen’. By the ‘60s, Nivada had hit their stride with watches like the Chronomaster, Aviator, Sea Diver. The unique design and functionality of these watches struck a high note with consumers, and Nivada saw their exports go from 52,000 in 1964 to 173,000 in 1969 as a result. Croton also worked with jewellry stores to promote their wares, with a number of shop branded examples shown below.

The CASD is a classic 1960s diver going through several iterations (like the [[Omega Speedmaster]]), with tritium, radium, broad arrow and baton hands, brown chocolate aged dials etc etc. They now have a big following, greatly enhanced by the recent Chronomaster Only book in 2018. The model has recently been reissued by Nivada in both manual and automatic versions but retaining a faithful appearance to the original.

==The Chronomaster Riddle==
All early versions bore the name ChronoGRAPH Aviator SeaDiver on the dial up to 1965. This has always been a subject of confusion as the marketing materials for adverts in the US bore the name Chronomaster, as seen in period magazines such as Sports Illustrated, from end of 1960 onwards. After some digging with fellow members of the Nivada Watches Whatapp group, we think an answer has been found.
[[File:Chrono ad .jpg|thumb]]

Looking at when the name Chronomaster was registered by various watch companies provided valuable information. It seems Croton were first in 1960. In the US only however. Nivada did not register the same name until 1965. For what reason there was a delay of 5 years is lost in the mists of time. However it is possibly due to an informal agreement with Omega who in 1957 had launched the Speedmaster. In 1965 the Speedmaster Professional appeared. This may have allowed Nivada the opportunity to finally legally secure the name. However Movado beat them to it! An odd decision as there is no record of Movado using the name, although Zenith did register it in 1984. Movado and Zenith were partners in the 1970s. This is of course conjecture. If anyone can provide more information please do so.

[[File:Reise.jpg|thumb]]

What is clear is that Nivada, via the Croton registration, intended from inception in 1960 to use the Chronomaster as a brand name. In 1965 they could finally use it on the dial…

After the quartz crisis of the late 1970s and financial issues in the 1980s the re-registration was not done and the name ceased as part of Nivada. Croton continued to use it on various models post 1968.

Zenith and Movado merged in 1968 to form Movado-Zenith. They later merged with Mondia in 1969 to become Movado-Zenith-Mondia. This allowed Movado to sell in Europe. Which they did. Movado with Turler branding has been seen for example. This then negated the reason for Nivada not being allowed to sell in the US. The two companies then began to market separately although they continued to share the same DNA in the watch range with Antarctic and CASD models.

[[File:Reg Nivada .jpg|thumb]]

==Model One - straight lugs 1961 to circa 1971==
This is the version covered in the Chronomaster Only book and most popular with collectors. They will appear with a variety of brand names. There are 5 main versions depending on the movement:
===Venus 210===
The very earliest versions have Chronograph rather than Chronomaster on the dial. Up to 1963 the dials and hands are radium with no T on dial. They are often found with browning dials due to a faulty lacquer used by Singer, the dial manufacturer. See also the VJ7733 models for the same problem in late 1969/70.

===Valjoux 92===
Short term replacement for the old Venus 210 movement. Quickly replaced by the VJ23

===Valjoux 23===
[[File:Casd 105 9870.jpg|thumb|105-9870 VJ23 Croton only tritium dial circa 1966 ]]
The movement seen in most Nivada versions from 1963 to late 1960s.

===Landeron 248===
Used by Croton post 1966.

===Valjoux 7733===
Seen in all the late 1960s models onwards. Robust reliable movement used by hundreds of watch manufacturers and retailers.

==Other Branded Versions==
The CASD has been seen with the following company names, all being done with Croton in the USA and normally local jewelry stores:

===Rudolph's Dependable===
Jewellry chain in upstate New York near Albany. Close to the Croton headquarters. VCery rare model made in 1961-62 only with radium dial and hands. Dial marked Chronograph and not Chronometer. Seen with Venus 210 and Valjoux 92 movements.
[[File:Rudolphs dependable.jpg|thumb|Rudolphs CASD with Venus 210 - Richard Phillips Collection]]

===Pierre Vallee===
Trademark first used anywhere: : 12/14/1966 - possibly a Chicago-based jewellry chain
[[File:PIERRE VALLEE CASD.jpg|thumb|Pierre Vallee CASD - on RalStra Strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

===Austin Premier===
The brand Austin was created by Gordon Jewelers of Austin Texas.

===GUILDCREST===
Southwestern Wholesale Jewelry Company.

===SUSSEX===

[[File:SUSSEX.jpg|thumb|Sussex CASD = on RalStra strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

Read more about Sussex [[Sussex|here]]

===LE MARC 100===
[[File:Lemarc100.jpg|thumb|LeMarc100 tropical brown dial 1969 VJ7733 - Richard Phillips Collection]]
LeMarc's were sold exclusively by the Jewel Box - a southern USA regional jewellery chain. This example has a very brown tropical dial, typical of those black dials made by Singer circa 1969-1970.

===PAUL DUPREE===
Believed to be a subsiduary of Croton. Valjoux 7733. Ref 107- ***?

[[File:Dup.jpg|thumb|Dupree CASD. RICHARD PHILLIPS COLLECTION]]

===Film and TV appearances===
[[File:Chronomaster film.jpg|thumb|Around The World Under The Sea Lobby Card with CASD - RICHARD PHILLIPS COLLECTION]]
The CASD was seen regularly on the wrist of Brian Kelly, star of the Flipper films and TV series. He also wore it in several films including "Around The World Under The Sea".

==[[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-78|Model Two - cushion case circa 1971 to 1978]]==
Most with similar dials but in new background colourways such as green and red. Valjoux 7733 found in most examples.
For more on the Series Two CASDs please click [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-1978|here]].

==[[ Nivada Chronoking]]==
The Chronoking was a date version using the Landeron 234 with a 45minute register. It has the same case dimensions and appearance as the Valjoux 23 CASD version from the mid-1960s. Click on the link above to discover more.

==Links==

* [[Croton]]
* [[Croton Chronograph 1878]]
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Diving Watches]]

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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ChronoAdmin: /* The Chronomaster Riddle */

[[File:Croton casd.png|thumb]]
[[File:Crotoncasdbox.jpg|thumb]]

==Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster==

Nivada hit a legal hurdle when trying to sell in the USA, thanks to Movado who felt that their names were too similar and would confuse consumers. A judge ruled that adding ‘Grenchen’ to the title would suffice, and so watches sold thereafter are labeled as such.

In 1940 Croton was formed to distribute Nivada watches to US retailers, and subsequent watches could be found bearing the name ‘Croton’, or ‘Croton Nivada’ or even ‘Croton Nivada Grenchen’. By the ‘60s, Nivada had hit their stride with watches like the Chronomaster, Aviator, Sea Diver. The unique design and functionality of these watches struck a high note with consumers, and Nivada saw their exports go from 52,000 in 1964 to 173,000 in 1969 as a result. Croton also worked with jewellry stores to promote their wares, with a number of shop branded examples shown below.

The CASD is a classic 1960s diver going through several iterations (like the [[Omega Speedmaster]]), with tritium, radium, broad arrow and baton hands, brown chocolate aged dials etc etc. They now have a big following, greatly enhanced by the recent Chronomaster Only book in 2018. The model has recently been reissued by Nivada in both manual and automatic versions but retaining a faithful appearance to the original.

==The Chronomaster Riddle==
All early versions bore the name ChronoGRAPH Aviator SeaDiver on the dial up to 1965. This has always been a subject of confusion as the marketing materials for adverts in the US bore the name Chronomaster, as seen in period magazines such as Sports Illustrated, from 1960 onwards. After some digging with a fellow member of the Nivada Watches Whatapp group, we think an answer has been found.

==Model One - straight lugs 1961 to circa 1971==
This is the version covered in the Chronomaster Only book and most popular with collectors. They will appear with a variety of brand names. There are 5 main versions depending on the movement:
===Venus 210===
The very earliest versions have Chronograph rather than Chronomaster on the dial. Up to 1963 the dials and hands are radium with no T on dial. They are often found with browning dials due to a faulty lacquer used by Singer, the dial manufacturer. See also the VJ7733 models for the same problem in late 1969/70.

===Valjoux 92===
Short term replacement for the old Venus 210 movement. Quickly replaced by the VJ23

===Valjoux 23===
[[File:Casd 105 9870.jpg|thumb|105-9870 VJ23 Croton only tritium dial circa 1966 ]]
The movement seen in most Nivada versions from 1963 to late 1960s.

===Landeron 248===
Used by Croton post 1966.

===Valjoux 7733===
Seen in all the late 1960s models onwards. Robust reliable movement used by hundreds of watch manufacturers and retailers.

==Other Branded Versions==
The CASD has been seen with the following company names, all being done with Croton in the USA and normally local jewelry stores:

===Rudolph's Dependable===
Jewellry chain in upstate New York near Albany. Close to the Croton headquarters. VCery rare model made in 1961-62 only with radium dial and hands. Dial marked Chronograph and not Chronometer. Seen with Venus 210 and Valjoux 92 movements.
[[File:Rudolphs dependable.jpg|thumb|Rudolphs CASD with Venus 210 - Richard Phillips Collection]]

===Pierre Vallee===
Trademark first used anywhere: : 12/14/1966 - possibly a Chicago-based jewellry chain
[[File:PIERRE VALLEE CASD.jpg|thumb|Pierre Vallee CASD - on RalStra Strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

===Austin Premier===
The brand Austin was created by Gordon Jewelers of Austin Texas.

===GUILDCREST===
Southwestern Wholesale Jewelry Company.

===SUSSEX===

[[File:SUSSEX.jpg|thumb|Sussex CASD = on RalStra strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

Read more about Sussex [[Sussex|here]]

===LE MARC 100===
[[File:Lemarc100.jpg|thumb|LeMarc100 tropical brown dial 1969 VJ7733 - Richard Phillips Collection]]
LeMarc's were sold exclusively by the Jewel Box - a southern USA regional jewellery chain. This example has a very brown tropical dial, typical of those black dials made by Singer circa 1969-1970.

===PAUL DUPREE===
Believed to be a subsiduary of Croton. Valjoux 7733. Ref 107- ***?

[[File:Dup.jpg|thumb|Dupree CASD. RICHARD PHILLIPS COLLECTION]]

===Film and TV appearances===
[[File:Chronomaster film.jpg|thumb|Around The World Under The Sea Lobby Card with CASD - RICHARD PHILLIPS COLLECTION]]
The CASD was seen regularly on the wrist of Brian Kelly, star of the Flipper films and TV series. He also wore it in several films including "Around The World Under The Sea".

==[[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-78|Model Two - cushion case circa 1971 to 1978]]==
Most with similar dials but in new background colourways such as green and red. Valjoux 7733 found in most examples.
For more on the Series Two CASDs please click [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-1978|here]].

==Links==

* [[Croton]]
* [[Croton Chronograph 1878]]
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Diving Watches]]

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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ChronoAdmin: /* Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster */

[[File:Croton casd.png|thumb]]
[[File:Crotoncasdbox.jpg|thumb]]

==Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster==

Nivada hit a legal hurdle when trying to sell in the USA, thanks to Movado who felt that their names were too similar and would confuse consumers. A judge ruled that adding ‘Grenchen’ to the title would suffice, and so watches sold thereafter are labeled as such.

In 1940 Croton was formed to distribute Nivada watches to US retailers, and subsequent watches could be found bearing the name ‘Croton’, or ‘Croton Nivada’ or even ‘Croton Nivada Grenchen’. By the ‘60s, Nivada had hit their stride with watches like the Chronomaster, Aviator, Sea Diver. The unique design and functionality of these watches struck a high note with consumers, and Nivada saw their exports go from 52,000 in 1964 to 173,000 in 1969 as a result. Croton also worked with jewellry stores to promote their wares, with a number of shop branded examples shown below.

The CASD is a classic 1960s diver going through several iterations (like the [[Omega Speedmaster]]), with tritium, radium, broad arrow and baton hands, brown chocolate aged dials etc etc. They now have a big following, greatly enhanced by the recent Chronomaster Only book in 2018. The model has recently been reissued by Nivada in both manual and automatic versions but retaining a faithful appearance to the original.

==The Chronomaster Riddle==
All early versions bore the name ChronoGRAPH Aviator SeaDiver up to 1965. This has always been a subject of confusion as the marketing materials for adverts in the US bore the name Chronomaster, as seen in period magazines such as Sports Illustrated from 1960 onwards.

==Model One - straight lugs 1961 to circa 1971==
This is the version covered in the Chronomaster Only book and most popular with collectors. They will appear with a variety of brand names. There are 5 main versions depending on the movement:
===Venus 210===
The very earliest versions have Chronograph rather than Chronomaster on the dial. Up to 1963 the dials and hands are radium with no T on dial. They are often found with browning dials due to a faulty lacquer used by Singer, the dial manufacturer. See also the VJ7733 models for the same problem in late 1969/70.

===Valjoux 92===
Short term replacement for the old Venus 210 movement. Quickly replaced by the VJ23

===Valjoux 23===
[[File:Casd 105 9870.jpg|thumb|105-9870 VJ23 Croton only tritium dial circa 1966 ]]
The movement seen in most Nivada versions from 1963 to late 1960s.

===Landeron 248===
Used by Croton post 1966.

===Valjoux 7733===
Seen in all the late 1960s models onwards. Robust reliable movement used by hundreds of watch manufacturers and retailers.

==Other Branded Versions==
The CASD has been seen with the following company names, all being done with Croton in the USA and normally local jewelry stores:

===Rudolph's Dependable===
Jewellry chain in upstate New York near Albany. Close to the Croton headquarters. VCery rare model made in 1961-62 only with radium dial and hands. Dial marked Chronograph and not Chronometer. Seen with Venus 210 and Valjoux 92 movements.
[[File:Rudolphs dependable.jpg|thumb|Rudolphs CASD with Venus 210 - Richard Phillips Collection]]

===Pierre Vallee===
Trademark first used anywhere: : 12/14/1966 - possibly a Chicago-based jewellry chain
[[File:PIERRE VALLEE CASD.jpg|thumb|Pierre Vallee CASD - on RalStra Strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

===Austin Premier===
The brand Austin was created by Gordon Jewelers of Austin Texas.

===GUILDCREST===
Southwestern Wholesale Jewelry Company.

===SUSSEX===

[[File:SUSSEX.jpg|thumb|Sussex CASD = on RalStra strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

Read more about Sussex [[Sussex|here]]

===LE MARC 100===
[[File:Lemarc100.jpg|thumb|LeMarc100 tropical brown dial 1969 VJ7733 - Richard Phillips Collection]]
LeMarc's were sold exclusively by the Jewel Box - a southern USA regional jewellery chain. This example has a very brown tropical dial, typical of those black dials made by Singer circa 1969-1970.

===PAUL DUPREE===
Believed to be a subsiduary of Croton. Valjoux 7733. Ref 107- ***?

[[File:Dup.jpg|thumb|Dupree CASD. RICHARD PHILLIPS COLLECTION]]

===Film and TV appearances===
[[File:Chronomaster film.jpg|thumb|Around The World Under The Sea Lobby Card with CASD - RICHARD PHILLIPS COLLECTION]]
The CASD was seen regularly on the wrist of Brian Kelly, star of the Flipper films and TV series. He also wore it in several films including "Around The World Under The Sea".

==[[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-78|Model Two - cushion case circa 1971 to 1978]]==
Most with similar dials but in new background colourways such as green and red. Valjoux 7733 found in most examples.
For more on the Series Two CASDs please click [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 1971-1978|here]].

==Links==

* [[Croton]]
* [[Croton Chronograph 1878]]
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Diving Watches]]

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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ChronoAdmin: /* LE MARC 100 */

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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ChronoAdmin: /* PAUL DUPREE */

File:Pauldupree.jpg

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Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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ChronoAdmin: /* LE MARC 100 */

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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Sussex

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==Sussex==
[[File:1040BABB-53EC-4A51-816F-3944600AA526.jpg|thumb|Sussex Chronomaster. Richard Phillips collection]]

US Jewelry chain in the 1960s that would rebrand Swiss and French products and retail them through their outlets. Croton did a range for them based on Nivada models. Most notable is the [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster|Croton Chronomaster]].

[[File:SUSSEX.jpg|thumb|Sussex CASD = on RalStra strap - Richard Phillips Collection]]

==Links==
[[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster]]

File:SUSSEX.jpg

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Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

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ChronoAdmin: /* Pierre Vallee */

File:PIERRE VALLEE CASD.jpg

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Nivada Antarctic

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[[File:Clippermenu1.jpg|thumb|A Group of Antarctic Watches on a Menu from the First Flight to Antarctica 1957 - Richard Phillips Collection]]
==Nivada Antarctic and Operation Deep Freeze==
[[File:Antarcticad2-440x1061.jpg|thumb]]
In 1957/58, a group of about forty countries, including the US, Soviet Union, and most of Europe came together to declare the International Geophysical Year (IGY). It was a scientific collaborative effort to explore the Earth’s poles, climb the tallest mountains and advance the exploration of space. This was a time of burgeoning scientific progress, and the watch industry was right there too.

Wristwatches were becoming more capable of highly accurate timekeeping, as well as being exposed to extremes of temperature and water depth. This made the IGY a perfect opportunity for watch manufactures to tie in their products with these scientific endeavors. Earlier in the decade, some of the big Swiss companies had already had their watches tied to famous explorations. [[Rolex]] sent their Explorer with Hillary and Norgay on their ascent of Everest in 1953, [[Vulcain]] accompanied the assault on K2 in 1954, and [[Enicar]] was there for the climbing of Lhotse in 1956. Rolex had great success tying their Explorer to the Everest expedition, and they and other watch manufactures wanted to take advantage by advertising their exploits and attaching themselves to the popularity of the IGY. Two manufactures in particular took advantage of the IGY: [[Jaeger-LeCoultre]] (JLC) and [[Nivada]].

In 1958, JLC sent their now famous Geophysic Chronometer with the USS Nautilus nuclear submarine on its journey under the North Pole, while [[Nivada]] sent a watch to the Antarctic in 1957. Admiral Byrd and the US Navy went to the Antarctic under the name Operation Deep Freeze, and Nivada created the waterproof and anti-magnetic Antarctic model to go with them. They used this in all their advertising at the time, and were quite successful. [[Nivada]] ended up having trouble with [[Movado]] regarding their name, and were forced to change it to Nivada Grenchen. They then teamed up with [[Croton]] for distribution. That’s why you’ll see watches branded Nivada, Nivada Grenchen, and Croton Nivada Grenchen. Nivada (et al) produced different Antarctic variants—some with date, some without, as well as several different dial designs.
[[File:Croton antarctice date.jpg|thumb]]
Since the Antarctic got its name and purpose from the Operation Deep Freeze expedition to the South Pole, it was necessarily designed to be waterproof and anti-magnetic. It survived the rigors of the frozen South, and lived to tell the tale—in advertising. The ads touting this connection were numerous, and apparently quite successful as the Antarctic became one of Nivada’s most well-known models, along with the [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chonomaster|Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver]]. One print ad in particular said it all in reference to the Antarctic’s performance on the expedition: “They were subjected to prolonged immersion, extreme altitude and high-magnetism. They were dropped and knocked against ice. They were never wound. Through all these tests, Nivada’s Antarctics kept perfect time.”

The original first issue Antarctic is small by today’s standards, with the stainless steel case measuring 34mm wide by 43mm long with 18mm lugs. The case back screws in, and has a polygon shaped ridge for the back removal tool. This is a great design if you have the exact tool, but can be problematic for those not using the proper wrench, which leaves this style of case back susceptible to marks and gouges. The lugs are very distinctive. At first glance they look a little like bombe lugs, but they are quite different. They are rounded on the side with a flat cut on top that gives them their unique angular look.

==Nivada Antarctic Models==
* [[Nivada Antarctic Models|Antarctic Series One to Four]] - Click here to read more about the early models from 1956 to 1964.
* [[Nivada Antarctic Late Models]] - Antarctic named models 1964 to 1978
* [[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]
*[[Nivada Antarctic Diver Models]]

[[File:CFD5362F-1FD4-41CD-B10A-F056F2F5B8A4.jpg|thumb|First series gold with later Antarctic font]]
CREDIT - https://wornandwound.com/affordable-vintage-croton-nivada-grenchen-antarctic/
[[File:Late+antarctic+advert.jpg|thumb]]

==Links==
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Croton]]
* [[Nivada Grenchen]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]

Credits and Further Reading - https://www.vintagenivada.com/

[[File:Clippermenu2.jpg|thumb|Trip of Antarctic watches on the menu from PanAm first flight to Operation Deep Freeze 1957- Richard Phillips Collection]]

[[File:Antarctic.JPG|thumb|CNG Antarctic mid size model, 30mm in diameter, with all stainless steel case, automatic ETA 2451 movement, dauphine hands with blued seconds hand and radium dial with vertical striated grain pattern. Original crown replaced, otherwise a very nice example.]]

Nivada Antarctic

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[[File:Clippermenu1.jpg|thumb|A Group of Antarctic Watches on a Menu from the First Flight to Antarctica 1957 - Richard Phillips Collection]]
==Nivada Antarctic and Operation Deep Freeze==
[[File:Antarcticad2-440x1061.jpg|thumb]]
In 1957/58, a group of about forty countries, including the US, Soviet Union, and most of Europe came together to declare the International Geophysical Year (IGY). It was a scientific collaborative effort to explore the Earth’s poles, climb the tallest mountains and advance the exploration of space. This was a time of burgeoning scientific progress, and the watch industry was right there too.

Wristwatches were becoming more capable of highly accurate timekeeping, as well as being exposed to extremes of temperature and water depth. This made the IGY a perfect opportunity for watch manufactures to tie in their products with these scientific endeavors. Earlier in the decade, some of the big Swiss companies had already had their watches tied to famous explorations. [[Rolex]] sent their Explorer with Hillary and Norgay on their ascent of Everest in 1953, [[Vulcain]] accompanied the assault on K2 in 1954, and [[Enicar]] was there for the climbing of Lhotse in 1956. Rolex had great success tying their Explorer to the Everest expedition, and they and other watch manufactures wanted to take advantage by advertising their exploits and attaching themselves to the popularity of the IGY. Two manufactures in particular took advantage of the IGY: [[Jaeger-LeCoultre]] (JLC) and [[Nivada]].

In 1958, JLC sent their now famous Geophysic Chronometer with the USS Nautilus nuclear submarine on its journey under the North Pole, while [[Nivada]] sent a watch to the Antarctic in 1957. Admiral Byrd and the US Navy went to the Antarctic under the name Operation Deep Freeze, and Nivada created the waterproof and anti-magnetic Antarctic model to go with them. They used this in all their advertising at the time, and were quite successful. [[Nivada]] ended up having trouble with [[Movado]] regarding their name, and were forced to change it to Nivada Grenchen. They then teamed up with [[Croton]] for distribution. That’s why you’ll see watches branded Nivada, Nivada Grenchen, and Croton Nivada Grenchen. Nivada (et al) produced different Antarctic variants—some with date, some without, as well as several different dial designs.
[[File:Croton antarctice date.jpg|thumb]]
Since the Antarctic got its name and purpose from the Operation Deep Freeze expedition to the South Pole, it was necessarily designed to be waterproof and anti-magnetic. It survived the rigors of the frozen South, and lived to tell the tale—in advertising. The ads touting this connection were numerous, and apparently quite successful as the Antarctic became one of Nivada’s most well-known models, along with the [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chonomaster|Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver]]. One print ad in particular said it all in reference to the Antarctic’s performance on the expedition: “They were subjected to prolonged immersion, extreme altitude and high-magnetism. They were dropped and knocked against ice. They were never wound. Through all these tests, Nivada’s Antarctics kept perfect time.”

The original first issue Antarctic is small by today’s standards, with the stainless steel case measuring 34mm wide by 43mm long with 18mm lugs. The case back screws in, and has a polygon shaped ridge for the back removal tool. This is a great design if you have the exact tool, but can be problematic for those not using the proper wrench, which leaves this style of case back susceptible to marks and gouges. The lugs are very distinctive. At first glance they look a little like bombe lugs, but they are quite different. They are rounded on the side with a flat cut on top that gives them their unique angular look.

==Nivada Antarctic Models==
* [[Nivada Antarctic Models|Antarctic Series One to Four]] - Click here to read more about the early models from 1956 to 1964.
* [[Nivada Antarctic Late Models]] - Antarctic named models 1964 to 1978
* [[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]
*[[Nivada Antarctic Diver Models]]

[[File:CFD5362F-1FD4-41CD-B10A-F056F2F5B8A4.jpg|thumb|First series gold Antarctic]]
CREDIT - https://wornandwound.com/affordable-vintage-croton-nivada-grenchen-antarctic/
[[File:Late+antarctic+advert.jpg|thumb]]

==Links==
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Croton]]
* [[Nivada Grenchen]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]

Credits and Further Reading - https://www.vintagenivada.com/

[[File:Clippermenu2.jpg|thumb|Trip of Antarctic watches on the menu from PanAm first flight to Operation Deep Freeze 1957- Richard Phillips Collection]]

[[File:Antarctic.JPG|thumb|CNG Antarctic mid size model, 30mm in diameter, with all stainless steel case, automatic ETA 2451 movement, dauphine hands with blued seconds hand and radium dial with vertical striated grain pattern. Original crown replaced, otherwise a very nice example.]]

Chronopedia:About

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==The Chronopedia Club==
[[File:Omega sm300 diver.jpg|thumb]]
The Chronopedia Club was started by Richard Phillips in March 2020. The world had become a strange place, closed to all. A virus had swept the world and left almost everyone in not-so-splendid isolation. It was at this moment Richard decided to bring the world of watch collectors a little closer together. As he sat at home, working on his laptop and sharing some enjoyment with others by chatting on watch forums, he wondered if a central resource, a WikiPedia for Watches, would appeal to other like-minded individuals. The rest is history...

If you would like to contact us directly then please mail to:chronopedia.club@gmail.com and a real human being will respond is due course.

Enjoy those watches!

PS This photo shows a sponge washed up on the beach after a tornado on Easter Monday 2020 in South Carolina. Richard put his trusty Omega SM300 in the pic.

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

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== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model sold originally had a paper certificate which matched the serial number on the movement. Most of the paperwork has been lost over time, sadly. However the majority of observed examples do carry a 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472, engraved on the movement which enables us to catalogue and date them. This is also a good way to assess that the watch is original and has not been altered or made up from lesser parts.

The NAOCC model seems to have been issued late 1958 and was still being marketed in 1965. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples carry the number. The Rudolphs Dependable OCC version, marketed by Croton in US, does not have an individual number on the movement.

It seems the NAOCC was sold both in North America and Europe with the Nivada Grenchen name and not the Croton Nivada Grenchen branding more typical of the North American market. Note also the spelling of Chronometre in European style.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List for NAOCC (Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre)
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452, black on silver date wheel
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
|-
| 3938|| steel|| gold || ETA 2472 -case 186502 - black date wheel
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you are already a member of Chronopedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:6F5086FB-1A1B-445F-AC98-1BE18CF000F0.jpeg|thumb]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Antarctic Models

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==Nivada Antarctic Watches - an introduction==
[[File:Antarctic logo hangtag.jpg|thumb]]

Author: [[User:Richard|Richard Phillips]]

For the history of these models read [[Nivada Antarctic|here]]. The Nivada Antarctics are a fascinating subject for collectors. With a seemingly never-ending variety since 1956, there is something for everyone. Please note that for the purposes of simplicity, Croton, Nivada and other permutations of CNG are assumed to be all interchangeable on the dial, rotor, crown, box etc. By definition given Croton was the US distributor of Nivada, more Croton examples will be seen in North America, and likewise Nivada Grenchen will predominate in Europe.

There are additional links at the top of each section which will go to further pages for reading and examples on specific model ranges within the huge Antarctic continent of watches.

[[File:Croton blu hand.jpg|thumb]]

==Nivada Antarctic Early Models==
The very first models appear without the Antarctic name - this appears post 1957, after the IGY US Navy [[Nivada Antarctic|Deep Freeze expedition]]. The original watch model itself appears around 1954/55. There is a great deal of cross-referencing with the Aquamatic models of the same period and the two names appear interchangeable on some models. Between 1957 and 1964 there are a wide variety of model ranges and styles using the Antarctic nomenclature. from rugged explorer watches, to divers and all the way up to dress watches and expensive certified gold chronometers. Nivada and Croton used the marketing kudos of association with the US Navy Deep Freeze expedition to its fullest and it even continues to this day with the new company offering an Antarctic in its range, alongside the famous [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chonomaster|Chronomaster]].

Movements will carry the ''COW'' stamp on US imported models. This denotes a Nivada Grenchen SA movement, imported by Croton.

This cataloguing of Antarctic models finds a natural break at the start of 1964. The reason for this is the appearance of the ''T'' denoting tritium dials and/or hands is made compulsory in Switzerland after this date. It makes dating a watch slightly easier. The absence of any company history and inability to produce extracts from any archives makes precise dating and chronology of the range an inexact science at best. This is entirely a work in progress and as more collectors provide information we can begin to fill in the gaps and establish a fuller history of these amazing watches.

Early models are most popular with collectors having the distinctive hour markers, blued second hand, flat lugs and white sometimes textured dials, known as tundra and glacier. They capture the purity of the original concept of a rugged accurate waterproof watch able to withstand the elements.

==[[Croton Nivada Grenchen - Flat Top Lug Antarctic Models 1954-64|First Series Flat Top Lug Models]]==
====AO V.1a Early Model - Sterile Dial circa 1954-57====
[[File:CNG antarctic date.jpg|thumb]]
With the same flat lug case and big crown as the first series, these contain an ETA with and without date dial and no Antarctic subtext. It is assumed that these were made before the US Navy 1957 DeepFreeze tour as Nivada certainly used the marketing coup associated with the expedition to its maximum on a huge variety of dials after this date. The same watch also appears with the Antarctic name in an advert. This ETA movement is mostly associated with models circa 1950-1954. The casebacks appear with various permutations of 61 and 63 so it is assumed this is the reference and the case type and movement (eg date or no date), 63L steel etc although this may be some kind of other case coding or year dating.
* Radium dial and hands
*Domed crystal with cyclops (square or round)
* 17.5mm lug width
* ETA 1258 with signed rotor
* White dial, silver furniture, blued second hand (steel on gold-cased models)
* 34mm width ex crown
* screw dodecahedron caseback with 61 or 63L engraved (steel) 63Y (20micron rolled gold)
*Larger winding crown

====AO V.1a Early Model - Tundra Dial circa 1954-61====
[[File:Cng tundra dial.jpg|thumb|CNG Tundra Dial Aquamatic/Antarctic - Richard Phillips]]
The tundra dial is a rippled effect, unique to Nivada and not seen by this author on any other manufacturers watches. It supposedly replicated snow drifts. These are most commonly seen with Antarctic script but also, in this example, with Aquamatic script and Croton Nivada Grenchen (CNG). They share the same flat lug case and big crown as the first series, ETA and normally no date. It is assumed that these were made before the US Navy 1957 DeepFreeze tour as Nivada certainly used the marketing coup associated with the expedition to its maximum on a huge variety of dials after this date. The same watch also appears with the Antarctic name in an advert. This ETA movement is mostly associated with models circa 1950-1954. The distinctive lug shape, blue second hand and silvered numerals make these popular with collectors.
* Radium dial and handswith cyclops (square or round)
* 17.5mm lug width
* ETA 1256 with signed rotor
* White dial, silver furniture, blued second hand
* 34mm width ex crown
* screw dodecahedron caseback with 61
*Larger winding crown
[[File:Antarcticripple.jpg|thumb|Antarctic Ripple Tundra Dials - Richard Phillips Collection ]]

====AO V.1b - Circa 1956 to 1964====
The Antarctic signed dial first appears, in conjunction with the US Navy Deep Freeze expedition.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 35mm
* Lug to lug: 42mm
* Lug width: 18mm
* Large crown for ease of winding whilst wearing gloves in cold conditions
* Movement: Various automatic ETA 1256, 23xx, 24xx.
* Power reserve: ~40 hours
* Case: All stainless steel, later gold plated available.
*White dial with radium lume and steel hands with lume
*Blued second hand
* Most non-date, some date versions - see below.
*Dial lettering can contain Croton, Nivada Grenchen combinations.

====AO V.1c - Circa 1963 onwards====
[[File:Anarctic S1 wavy font.jpg|thumb|Antarctic First Case with later font (Source 7A28-7T27, MWR)]]
Same bevelled case but change of logo and font indicate a later model.
* SWISS MADE but no T on the dial.
* Different crown to original issue.
* Nivada only on dial and 21 Jewel count.
* Stylised Antarctic font.
* Different hour markers and no numbers.
* Gold plated version also seen with gold hands and simple baton markers

====AO V.2 Antarctic D dial====
It may be that the additional D stands for Date on these models.
* Circa 1960-64. No T on dial.
* A different case with straight beveled lugs and screw caseback
* Partially concealed crown
* Linen dial and slightly different hour markers. Blue second hand remains on steel version with lumed hands.
* Gold 20 micron version with linen dial. gold markers and hands - layout as per steel version.
* Crystals can have both round and square cyclops.
[[File:Nivada antarctic D.jpg|thumb|Antarctic D dial]]

==Straight Lug Antarctic Models==

====AO V.3 Antarctic Glacier Dial====
[[File:Antartic 3 in box.jpg|thumb|Glacier Dial Antarctic in Croton box circa 1960 (Richard Phillips)]]
Very unusual and distinctive styling gives this rare model a unique appearance and appeal to collectors. The dial has a hatched linen appearance which is echoed with the thin outer bezel. The polished markers and hands are set off by the polished steel case ring outside the crystal. A 6 point caseback, red dial wheel with trapezoid window and very thin lugs give this example a real dress feel, one to slip on under a tuxedo. It is quite mesmeric to look at and changes colour depending on the light. Estimated manufacture period 1960-64.
* 34mm width ex crown
* 17.6mm lug width
* 39mm lug to lug
*small lugs with delicate faceting
*6 point screwback case
*Domed crystal with cyclops
* Pre 1963-4 SWISS marked with no T on dial.

[[File:Nivada-grenchen-antarctic-linen dial.jpg|thumb|Glacier Dial Antarctic Circa 1960s (Richard Phillips]]

==[[Nivada Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models|The Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models]]==
===Antarctic II===
MORE INFORMATION REQUIRED

===Antarctic III===

Additional variety was introduced by with Version 3. A move towards a more formal dress style saw thinner lugs and bezels and away from the original explorer concept. The crowns are unsigned and less substantial than the original scallop shape (which had first been seen on the original Aquamatics from the early 1950s).

Most dials have been observed with some marking- they are very prone to wear, damage and water ingress sadly. The unsmooth surface of the linen dial attracts dust and traps moisture. Pristine examples command a premium and will normally be NOS unworn. Another factor is the lacquer or varnish used on dials in this period by Nivada. It is prone to yellowing and discolouring as well as crazing, particularly if there has been any damp ingress, a distinct possibility with the non screwdown crown and a model marketed as waterproof. Very often a white dial (the Antartctic default dial colour) will appear at first glance to be cream or yellow. This can have a charm all its own - all dependent on the individual collectors eye for patina.

At some point around 1960 the font changed from a straight simple uppercase san serif to a stylised wavy written style for the word Antarctic. This is also seen in adverts at the time.

The automatic calibers are normally ETA movements with signed rotor and COW stamped on US models marketed by Croton.

====ARNIII V1 Straight Text====
[[File:Antarctic3 2.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic III with Linen Dial (Richard Phillips)]]
* Circa 1959-1964
* Normally seen with linen dial, silver markers and lumed silver hands, radium or tritium. Models post 1963 have T on the dials.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 35mm
* Lug to lug: 42mm
* Lug width: 18mm
* Height: 10mm
* Movement: ETA 2451 and 2651 with various jewel counts including 17, 21 and 30 which may also appear on dial.
* Power reserve: ~40 hours
* Case: All stainless steel with 6 point screwback
* Straight lugs with bevel edge and drilled holes
* Plain unsigned crown
* Domed Crystal

====ARNIII V2 Wavy Text====
[[File:Nivada antarctic 3 front.jpg|thumb|Antarctic III circa 1961 with Wavy Font (Richard Phillips)]]
* Circa 1959-1964
* Normally seen with plain dial where the lacquer has discoloured to yellow from original white.
* Silver baton markers and lumed silver hands. ''Swiss Made'' on dial at 6.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 34.6mm
* Lug to lug: 40.6mm
* Lug width: 17.8mm
* Height: 9.6mm
* Movement: ETA 2451 21 jewel count on dial.
* Case: All stainless steel with 6 point screwback marked A6 (ref?) and Antarctic engraved
* Straight lugs with bevel edge and drilled holes
* Plain unsigned crown
* Domed Crystal

===Antarctic IV===
Gold plated version of the Antarctic III. Same font style, linen dial and gold markers. Crown slightly larger than the steel version in some cases depending on movement. ETA movement again with 17, 21 or 30 jewel count. Note dial does not have automatic on it but it has self-winding on screwed caseback, together with an astonishing typo with the misspelling of ANTARCTIC with ANTARTIC! 34mm x 41mm approx.
[[File:Nivada Antarctic 4 .jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic IV pre 1964 Richard Phillips Collection]]
[[File:Nivant4rear.jpg|thumb|Antarctic IV - case back ]]
[[File:Antarctic 4.jpg|thumb|Antarctic IV on linen dial in gold case (wpybus-Instagram)]]

===Antarctic V===
[[File:ANTARCTIC 5.jpg|thumb]]
Steel version of the VI. Example has radium burn on dial. Seen here with a strap from [http://www.rallystraps.com Ralstra]
From Richard Phillips Collection.

===Antarctic VI===
Square man's dress watch in compressor style Aquadatic case with 4 screws holding gold plated outer case. A small automatic movement with scallop crown. Seen with two different dial configurations - one a segemnted two tone and the other a brushed vertical linen.
* Automatic
* 28.4mm width ex crown
* 35mm length
[[File:816D4E64-EBB2-4250-BF55-CA5098CB422C.jpg|thumb|Antarctic VI (Richard Phillips) ]]
[[File:Ant 6 2.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic VI linen dial - Richard Phillips]]

===Antarctic VII===
A black dial with gold case has been seen once. Clearly a rare model.
[[File:A6401486-DB1C-4374-BA6A-C6E1E97E89EE.jpg|thumb|Unknown source. Please supply credit ]]
A square gold plated dress watch has also been seen with this name.

==[[Nivada Antarctic Late Models|Post 1964 models]]==
For more about the Antarctic models released after 1964 please read here - [[Nivada Antarctic Late Models]]

==[[Nivada Antarctic Diver Models]]==
Although the original Antarctic watches are waterproof and fairly rugged, there was clearly a marketing push to appeal to a wider audience with diving watches being a logical move away from the more formal dress nature of the 1957/57 line. An entire range of diver models are seen with the Antarctic name, including Submarino, Antarctic 200, Super Antarctic from the early 1960s onwards and the name has continued in some form or other with Quartz and lesser models. Read more about the original and collectible models [[Nivada Antarctic Diver Models|here]].

==[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]==
Rare chronometer version of the standard watch - sometimes seen in solid gold
[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre|Click to read here about this special model]]

At Chronopedia we are trying to collate the Chronometre certificate numbers for this model. Click here if you wish to add yours. [[Nivada_Chronometre_Serial_Numbers]]

==Links==
*[[Nivada Aquamatic]]
* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen - Flat Top Lug Antarctic Models 1954-64]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models]]

* [[Nivada]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Late Models]]
* [[Croton]]
* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen]]

Credits and Further Reading - https://www.vintagenivada.com/

Nivada Antarctic Models

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ChronoAdmin: /* Antarctic VII */

==Nivada Antarctic Watches - an introduction==
[[File:Antarctic logo hangtag.jpg|thumb]]

Author: [[User:Richard|Richard Phillips]]

For the history of these models read [[Nivada Antarctic|here]]. The Nivada Antarctics are a fascinating subject for collectors. With a seemingly never-ending variety since 1956, there is something for everyone. Please note that for the purposes of simplicity, Croton, Nivada and other permutations of CNG are assumed to be all interchangeable on the dial, rotor, crown, box etc. By definition given Croton was the US distributor of Nivada, more Croton examples will be seen in North America, and likewise Nivada Grenchen will predominate in Europe.

There are additional links at the top of each section which will go to further pages for reading and examples on specific model ranges within the huge Antarctic continent of watches.

[[File:Croton blu hand.jpg|thumb]]

==Nivada Antarctic Early Models==
The very first models appear without the Antarctic name - this appears post 1957, after the IGY US Navy [[Nivada Antarctic|Deep Freeze expedition]]. The original watch model itself appears around 1954/55. There is a great deal of cross-referencing with the Aquamatic models of the same period and the two names appear interchangeable on some models. Between 1957 and 1964 there are a wide variety of model ranges and styles using the Antarctic nomenclature. from rugged explorer watches, to divers and all the way up to dress watches and expensive certified gold chronometers. Nivada and Croton used the marketing kudos of association with the US Navy Deep Freeze expedition to its fullest and it even continues to this day with the new company offering an Antarctic in its range, alongside the famous [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chonomaster|Chronomaster]].

Movements will carry the ''COW'' stamp on US imported models. This denotes a Nivada Grenchen SA movement, imported by Croton.

This cataloguing of Antarctic models finds a natural break at the start of 1964. The reason for this is the appearance of the ''T'' denoting tritium dials and/or hands is made compulsory in Switzerland after this date. It makes dating a watch slightly easier. The absence of any company history and inability to produce extracts from any archives makes precise dating and chronology of the range an inexact science at best. This is entirely a work in progress and as more collectors provide information we can begin to fill in the gaps and establish a fuller history of these amazing watches.

Early models are most popular with collectors having the distinctive hour markers, blued second hand, flat lugs and white sometimes textured dials, known as tundra and glacier. They capture the purity of the original concept of a rugged accurate waterproof watch able to withstand the elements.

==[[Croton Nivada Grenchen - Flat Top Lug Antarctic Models 1954-64|First Series Flat Top Lug Models]]==
====AO V.1a Early Model - Sterile Dial circa 1954-57====
[[File:CNG antarctic date.jpg|thumb]]
With the same flat lug case and big crown as the first series, these contain an ETA with and without date dial and no Antarctic subtext. It is assumed that these were made before the US Navy 1957 DeepFreeze tour as Nivada certainly used the marketing coup associated with the expedition to its maximum on a huge variety of dials after this date. The same watch also appears with the Antarctic name in an advert. This ETA movement is mostly associated with models circa 1950-1954. The casebacks appear with various permutations of 61 and 63 so it is assumed this is the reference and the case type and movement (eg date or no date), 63L steel etc although this may be some kind of other case coding or year dating.
* Radium dial and hands
*Domed crystal with cyclops (square or round)
* 17.5mm lug width
* ETA 1258 with signed rotor
* White dial, silver furniture, blued second hand (steel on gold-cased models)
* 34mm width ex crown
* screw dodecahedron caseback with 61 or 63L engraved (steel) 63Y (20micron rolled gold)
*Larger winding crown

====AO V.1a Early Model - Tundra Dial circa 1954-61====
[[File:Cng tundra dial.jpg|thumb|CNG Tundra Dial Aquamatic/Antarctic - Richard Phillips]]
The tundra dial is a rippled effect, unique to Nivada and not seen by this author on any other manufacturers watches. It supposedly replicated snow drifts. These are most commonly seen with Antarctic script but also, in this example, with Aquamatic script and Croton Nivada Grenchen (CNG). They share the same flat lug case and big crown as the first series, ETA and normally no date. It is assumed that these were made before the US Navy 1957 DeepFreeze tour as Nivada certainly used the marketing coup associated with the expedition to its maximum on a huge variety of dials after this date. The same watch also appears with the Antarctic name in an advert. This ETA movement is mostly associated with models circa 1950-1954. The distinctive lug shape, blue second hand and silvered numerals make these popular with collectors.
* Radium dial and handswith cyclops (square or round)
* 17.5mm lug width
* ETA 1256 with signed rotor
* White dial, silver furniture, blued second hand
* 34mm width ex crown
* screw dodecahedron caseback with 61
*Larger winding crown
[[File:Antarcticripple.jpg|thumb|Antarctic Ripple Tundra Dials - Richard Phillips Collection ]]

====AO V.1b - Circa 1956 to 1964====
The Antarctic signed dial first appears, in conjunction with the US Navy Deep Freeze expedition.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 35mm
* Lug to lug: 42mm
* Lug width: 18mm
* Large crown for ease of winding whilst wearing gloves in cold conditions
* Movement: Various automatic ETA 1256, 23xx, 24xx.
* Power reserve: ~40 hours
* Case: All stainless steel, later gold plated available.
*White dial with radium lume and steel hands with lume
*Blued second hand
* Most non-date, some date versions - see below.
*Dial lettering can contain Croton, Nivada Grenchen combinations.

====AO V.1c - Circa 1963 onwards====
[[File:Anarctic S1 wavy font.jpg|thumb|Antarctic First Case with later font (Source 7A28-7T27, MWR)]]
Same bevelled case but change of logo and font indicate a later model.
* SWISS MADE but no T on the dial.
* Different crown to original issue.
* Nivada only on dial and 21 Jewel count.
* Stylised Antarctic font.
* Different hour markers and no numbers.
* Gold plated version also seen with gold hands and simple baton markers

====AO V.2 Antarctic D dial====
It may be that the additional D stands for Date on these models.
* Circa 1960-64. No T on dial.
* A different case with straight beveled lugs and screw caseback
* Partially concealed crown
* Linen dial and slightly different hour markers. Blue second hand remains on steel version with lumed hands.
* Gold 20 micron version with linen dial. gold markers and hands - layout as per steel version.
* Crystals can have both round and square cyclops.
[[File:Nivada antarctic D.jpg|thumb|Antarctic D dial]]

==Straight Lug Antarctic Models==

====AO V.3 Antarctic Glacier Dial====
[[File:Antartic 3 in box.jpg|thumb|Glacier Dial Antarctic in Croton box circa 1960 (Richard Phillips)]]
Very unusual and distinctive styling gives this rare model a unique appearance and appeal to collectors. The dial has a hatched linen appearance which is echoed with the thin outer bezel. The polished markers and hands are set off by the polished steel case ring outside the crystal. A 6 point caseback, red dial wheel with trapezoid window and very thin lugs give this example a real dress feel, one to slip on under a tuxedo. It is quite mesmeric to look at and changes colour depending on the light. Estimated manufacture period 1960-64.
* 34mm width ex crown
* 17.6mm lug width
* 39mm lug to lug
*small lugs with delicate faceting
*6 point screwback case
*Domed crystal with cyclops
* Pre 1963-4 SWISS marked with no T on dial.

[[File:Nivada-grenchen-antarctic-linen dial.jpg|thumb|Glacier Dial Antarctic Circa 1960s (Richard Phillips]]

==[[Nivada Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models|The Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models]]==
===Antarctic II===
MORE INFORMATION REQUIRED

===Antarctic III===

Additional variety was introduced by with Version 3. A move towards a more formal dress style saw thinner lugs and bezels and away from the original explorer concept. The crowns are unsigned and less substantial than the original scallop shape (which had first been seen on the original Aquamatics from the early 1950s).

Most dials have been observed with some marking- they are very prone to wear, damage and water ingress sadly. The unsmooth surface of the linen dial attracts dust and traps moisture. Pristine examples command a premium and will normally be NOS unworn. Another factor is the lacquer or varnish used on dials in this period by Nivada. It is prone to yellowing and discolouring as well as crazing, particularly if there has been any damp ingress, a distinct possibility with the non screwdown crown and a model marketed as waterproof. Very often a white dial (the Antartctic default dial colour) will appear at first glance to be cream or yellow. This can have a charm all its own - all dependent on the individual collectors eye for patina.

At some point around 1960 the font changed from a straight simple uppercase san serif to a stylised wavy written style for the word Antarctic. This is also seen in adverts at the time.

The automatic calibers are normally ETA movements with signed rotor and COW stamped on US models marketed by Croton.

====ARNIII V1 Straight Text====
[[File:Antarctic3 2.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic III with Linen Dial (Richard Phillips)]]
* Circa 1959-1964
* Normally seen with linen dial, silver markers and lumed silver hands, radium or tritium. Models post 1963 have T on the dials.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 35mm
* Lug to lug: 42mm
* Lug width: 18mm
* Height: 10mm
* Movement: ETA 2451 and 2651 with various jewel counts including 17, 21 and 30 which may also appear on dial.
* Power reserve: ~40 hours
* Case: All stainless steel with 6 point screwback
* Straight lugs with bevel edge and drilled holes
* Plain unsigned crown
* Domed Crystal

====ARNIII V2 Wavy Text====
[[File:Nivada antarctic 3 front.jpg|thumb|Antarctic III circa 1961 with Wavy Font (Richard Phillips)]]
* Circa 1959-1964
* Normally seen with plain dial where the lacquer has discoloured to yellow from original white.
* Silver baton markers and lumed silver hands. ''Swiss Made'' on dial at 6.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 34.6mm
* Lug to lug: 40.6mm
* Lug width: 17.8mm
* Height: 9.6mm
* Movement: ETA 2451 21 jewel count on dial.
* Case: All stainless steel with 6 point screwback marked A6 (ref?) and Antarctic engraved
* Straight lugs with bevel edge and drilled holes
* Plain unsigned crown
* Domed Crystal

===Antarctic IV===
Gold plated version of the Antarctic III. Same font style, linen dial and gold markers. Crown slightly larger than the steel version in some cases depending on movement. ETA movement again with 17, 21 or 30 jewel count. Note dial does not have automatic on it but it has self-winding on screwed caseback, together with an astonishing typo with the misspelling of ANTARCTIC with ANTARTIC! 34mm x 41mm approx.
[[File:Nivada Antarctic 4 .jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic IV pre 1964 Richard Phillips Collection]]
[[File:Nivant4rear.jpg|thumb|Antarctic IV - case back ]]
[[File:Antarctic 4.jpg|thumb|Antarctic IV on linen dial in gold case (wpybus-Instagram)]]

===Antarctic V===
[[File:ANTARCTIC 5.jpg|thumb]]
Steel version of the VI. Example has radium burn on dial. Seen here with a strap from [http://www.rallystraps.com Ralstra]
From Richard Phillips Collection.

===Antarctic VI===
Square man's dress watch in compressor style Aquadatic case with 4 screws holding gold plated outer case. A small automatic movement with scallop crown. Seen with two different dial configurations - one a segemnted two tone and the other a brushed vertical linen.
* Automatic
* 28.4mm width ex crown
* 35mm length
[[File:816D4E64-EBB2-4250-BF55-CA5098CB422C.jpg|thumb|Antarctic VI (Richard Phillips) ]]
[[File:Ant 6 2.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic VI linen dial - Richard Phillips]]

===Antarctic VII===
A black dial with gold case has been seen once. Clearly a rare model.
[[File:A6401486-DB1C-4374-BA6A-C6E1E97E89EE.jpg|thumb|Unknown source. Please supply credit ]]
A square gold plated dress watch has also been seen with this name.

==[[Nivada Antarctic Late Models|Post 1964 models]]==
For more about the Antarctic models released after 1964 please read here - [[Nivada Antarctic Late Models]]

==[[Nivada Antarctic Diver Models]]==
Although the original Antarctic watches are waterproof and fairly rugged, there was clearly a marketing push to appeal to a wider audience with diving watches being a logical move away from the more formal dress nature of the 1957/57 line. An entire range of diver models are seen with the Antarctic name, including Submarino, Antarctic 200, Super Antarctic from the early 1960s onwards and the name has continued in some form or other with Quartz and lesser models. Read more about the original and collectible models [[Nivada Antarctic Diver Models|here]].

==[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]==
Rare chronometer version of the standard watch - sometimes seen in solid gold
[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre|Click to read here about this special model]]

==Links==
*[[Nivada Aquamatic]]
* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen - Flat Top Lug Antarctic Models 1954-64]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models]]

* [[Nivada]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Late Models]]
* [[Croton]]
* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen]]

Credits and Further Reading - https://www.vintagenivada.com/

Nivada Antarctic Models

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ChronoAdmin: /* Antarctic VI */

==Nivada Antarctic Watches - an introduction==
[[File:Antarctic logo hangtag.jpg|thumb]]

Author: [[User:Richard|Richard Phillips]]

For the history of these models read [[Nivada Antarctic|here]]. The Nivada Antarctics are a fascinating subject for collectors. With a seemingly never-ending variety since 1956, there is something for everyone. Please note that for the purposes of simplicity, Croton, Nivada and other permutations of CNG are assumed to be all interchangeable on the dial, rotor, crown, box etc. By definition given Croton was the US distributor of Nivada, more Croton examples will be seen in North America, and likewise Nivada Grenchen will predominate in Europe.

There are additional links at the top of each section which will go to further pages for reading and examples on specific model ranges within the huge Antarctic continent of watches.

[[File:Croton blu hand.jpg|thumb]]

==Nivada Antarctic Early Models==
The very first models appear without the Antarctic name - this appears post 1957, after the IGY US Navy [[Nivada Antarctic|Deep Freeze expedition]]. The original watch model itself appears around 1954/55. There is a great deal of cross-referencing with the Aquamatic models of the same period and the two names appear interchangeable on some models. Between 1957 and 1964 there are a wide variety of model ranges and styles using the Antarctic nomenclature. from rugged explorer watches, to divers and all the way up to dress watches and expensive certified gold chronometers. Nivada and Croton used the marketing kudos of association with the US Navy Deep Freeze expedition to its fullest and it even continues to this day with the new company offering an Antarctic in its range, alongside the famous [[Croton Nivada Grenchen Chonomaster|Chronomaster]].

Movements will carry the ''COW'' stamp on US imported models. This denotes a Nivada Grenchen SA movement, imported by Croton.

This cataloguing of Antarctic models finds a natural break at the start of 1964. The reason for this is the appearance of the ''T'' denoting tritium dials and/or hands is made compulsory in Switzerland after this date. It makes dating a watch slightly easier. The absence of any company history and inability to produce extracts from any archives makes precise dating and chronology of the range an inexact science at best. This is entirely a work in progress and as more collectors provide information we can begin to fill in the gaps and establish a fuller history of these amazing watches.

Early models are most popular with collectors having the distinctive hour markers, blued second hand, flat lugs and white sometimes textured dials, known as tundra and glacier. They capture the purity of the original concept of a rugged accurate waterproof watch able to withstand the elements.

==[[Croton Nivada Grenchen - Flat Top Lug Antarctic Models 1954-64|First Series Flat Top Lug Models]]==
====AO V.1a Early Model - Sterile Dial circa 1954-57====
[[File:CNG antarctic date.jpg|thumb]]
With the same flat lug case and big crown as the first series, these contain an ETA with and without date dial and no Antarctic subtext. It is assumed that these were made before the US Navy 1957 DeepFreeze tour as Nivada certainly used the marketing coup associated with the expedition to its maximum on a huge variety of dials after this date. The same watch also appears with the Antarctic name in an advert. This ETA movement is mostly associated with models circa 1950-1954. The casebacks appear with various permutations of 61 and 63 so it is assumed this is the reference and the case type and movement (eg date or no date), 63L steel etc although this may be some kind of other case coding or year dating.
* Radium dial and hands
*Domed crystal with cyclops (square or round)
* 17.5mm lug width
* ETA 1258 with signed rotor
* White dial, silver furniture, blued second hand (steel on gold-cased models)
* 34mm width ex crown
* screw dodecahedron caseback with 61 or 63L engraved (steel) 63Y (20micron rolled gold)
*Larger winding crown

====AO V.1a Early Model - Tundra Dial circa 1954-61====
[[File:Cng tundra dial.jpg|thumb|CNG Tundra Dial Aquamatic/Antarctic - Richard Phillips]]
The tundra dial is a rippled effect, unique to Nivada and not seen by this author on any other manufacturers watches. It supposedly replicated snow drifts. These are most commonly seen with Antarctic script but also, in this example, with Aquamatic script and Croton Nivada Grenchen (CNG). They share the same flat lug case and big crown as the first series, ETA and normally no date. It is assumed that these were made before the US Navy 1957 DeepFreeze tour as Nivada certainly used the marketing coup associated with the expedition to its maximum on a huge variety of dials after this date. The same watch also appears with the Antarctic name in an advert. This ETA movement is mostly associated with models circa 1950-1954. The distinctive lug shape, blue second hand and silvered numerals make these popular with collectors.
* Radium dial and handswith cyclops (square or round)
* 17.5mm lug width
* ETA 1256 with signed rotor
* White dial, silver furniture, blued second hand
* 34mm width ex crown
* screw dodecahedron caseback with 61
*Larger winding crown
[[File:Antarcticripple.jpg|thumb|Antarctic Ripple Tundra Dials - Richard Phillips Collection ]]

====AO V.1b - Circa 1956 to 1964====
The Antarctic signed dial first appears, in conjunction with the US Navy Deep Freeze expedition.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 35mm
* Lug to lug: 42mm
* Lug width: 18mm
* Large crown for ease of winding whilst wearing gloves in cold conditions
* Movement: Various automatic ETA 1256, 23xx, 24xx.
* Power reserve: ~40 hours
* Case: All stainless steel, later gold plated available.
*White dial with radium lume and steel hands with lume
*Blued second hand
* Most non-date, some date versions - see below.
*Dial lettering can contain Croton, Nivada Grenchen combinations.

====AO V.1c - Circa 1963 onwards====
[[File:Anarctic S1 wavy font.jpg|thumb|Antarctic First Case with later font (Source 7A28-7T27, MWR)]]
Same bevelled case but change of logo and font indicate a later model.
* SWISS MADE but no T on the dial.
* Different crown to original issue.
* Nivada only on dial and 21 Jewel count.
* Stylised Antarctic font.
* Different hour markers and no numbers.
* Gold plated version also seen with gold hands and simple baton markers

====AO V.2 Antarctic D dial====
It may be that the additional D stands for Date on these models.
* Circa 1960-64. No T on dial.
* A different case with straight beveled lugs and screw caseback
* Partially concealed crown
* Linen dial and slightly different hour markers. Blue second hand remains on steel version with lumed hands.
* Gold 20 micron version with linen dial. gold markers and hands - layout as per steel version.
* Crystals can have both round and square cyclops.
[[File:Nivada antarctic D.jpg|thumb|Antarctic D dial]]

==Straight Lug Antarctic Models==

====AO V.3 Antarctic Glacier Dial====
[[File:Antartic 3 in box.jpg|thumb|Glacier Dial Antarctic in Croton box circa 1960 (Richard Phillips)]]
Very unusual and distinctive styling gives this rare model a unique appearance and appeal to collectors. The dial has a hatched linen appearance which is echoed with the thin outer bezel. The polished markers and hands are set off by the polished steel case ring outside the crystal. A 6 point caseback, red dial wheel with trapezoid window and very thin lugs give this example a real dress feel, one to slip on under a tuxedo. It is quite mesmeric to look at and changes colour depending on the light. Estimated manufacture period 1960-64.
* 34mm width ex crown
* 17.6mm lug width
* 39mm lug to lug
*small lugs with delicate faceting
*6 point screwback case
*Domed crystal with cyclops
* Pre 1963-4 SWISS marked with no T on dial.

[[File:Nivada-grenchen-antarctic-linen dial.jpg|thumb|Glacier Dial Antarctic Circa 1960s (Richard Phillips]]

==[[Nivada Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models|The Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models]]==
===Antarctic II===
MORE INFORMATION REQUIRED

===Antarctic III===

Additional variety was introduced by with Version 3. A move towards a more formal dress style saw thinner lugs and bezels and away from the original explorer concept. The crowns are unsigned and less substantial than the original scallop shape (which had first been seen on the original Aquamatics from the early 1950s).

Most dials have been observed with some marking- they are very prone to wear, damage and water ingress sadly. The unsmooth surface of the linen dial attracts dust and traps moisture. Pristine examples command a premium and will normally be NOS unworn. Another factor is the lacquer or varnish used on dials in this period by Nivada. It is prone to yellowing and discolouring as well as crazing, particularly if there has been any damp ingress, a distinct possibility with the non screwdown crown and a model marketed as waterproof. Very often a white dial (the Antartctic default dial colour) will appear at first glance to be cream or yellow. This can have a charm all its own - all dependent on the individual collectors eye for patina.

At some point around 1960 the font changed from a straight simple uppercase san serif to a stylised wavy written style for the word Antarctic. This is also seen in adverts at the time.

The automatic calibers are normally ETA movements with signed rotor and COW stamped on US models marketed by Croton.

====ARNIII V1 Straight Text====
[[File:Antarctic3 2.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic III with Linen Dial (Richard Phillips)]]
* Circa 1959-1964
* Normally seen with linen dial, silver markers and lumed silver hands, radium or tritium. Models post 1963 have T on the dials.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 35mm
* Lug to lug: 42mm
* Lug width: 18mm
* Height: 10mm
* Movement: ETA 2451 and 2651 with various jewel counts including 17, 21 and 30 which may also appear on dial.
* Power reserve: ~40 hours
* Case: All stainless steel with 6 point screwback
* Straight lugs with bevel edge and drilled holes
* Plain unsigned crown
* Domed Crystal

====ARNIII V2 Wavy Text====
[[File:Nivada antarctic 3 front.jpg|thumb|Antarctic III circa 1961 with Wavy Font (Richard Phillips)]]
* Circa 1959-1964
* Normally seen with plain dial where the lacquer has discoloured to yellow from original white.
* Silver baton markers and lumed silver hands. ''Swiss Made'' on dial at 6.
* Diameter (excluding crown): 34.6mm
* Lug to lug: 40.6mm
* Lug width: 17.8mm
* Height: 9.6mm
* Movement: ETA 2451 21 jewel count on dial.
* Case: All stainless steel with 6 point screwback marked A6 (ref?) and Antarctic engraved
* Straight lugs with bevel edge and drilled holes
* Plain unsigned crown
* Domed Crystal

===Antarctic IV===
Gold plated version of the Antarctic III. Same font style, linen dial and gold markers. Crown slightly larger than the steel version in some cases depending on movement. ETA movement again with 17, 21 or 30 jewel count. Note dial does not have automatic on it but it has self-winding on screwed caseback, together with an astonishing typo with the misspelling of ANTARCTIC with ANTARTIC! 34mm x 41mm approx.
[[File:Nivada Antarctic 4 .jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic IV pre 1964 Richard Phillips Collection]]
[[File:Nivant4rear.jpg|thumb|Antarctic IV - case back ]]
[[File:Antarctic 4.jpg|thumb|Antarctic IV on linen dial in gold case (wpybus-Instagram)]]

===Antarctic V===
[[File:ANTARCTIC 5.jpg|thumb]]
Steel version of the VI. Example has radium burn on dial. Seen here with a strap from [http://www.rallystraps.com Ralstra]
From Richard Phillips Collection.

===Antarctic VI===
Square man's dress watch in compressor style Aquadatic case with 4 screws holding gold plated outer case. A small automatic movement with scallop crown. Seen with two different dial configurations - one a segemnted two tone and the other a brushed vertical linen.
* Automatic
* 28.4mm width ex crown
* 35mm length
[[File:816D4E64-EBB2-4250-BF55-CA5098CB422C.jpg|thumb|Antarctic VI (Richard Phillips) ]]
[[File:Ant 6 2.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic VI linen dial - Richard Phillips]]

===Antarctic VII===

[[File:A6401486-DB1C-4374-BA6A-C6E1E97E89EE.jpg|thumb|Unknown source. Please supply credit ]]
A square gold plated dress watch has also been seen with this name.

==[[Nivada Antarctic Late Models|Post 1964 models]]==
For more about the Antarctic models released after 1964 please read here - [[Nivada Antarctic Late Models]]

==[[Nivada Antarctic Diver Models]]==
Although the original Antarctic watches are waterproof and fairly rugged, there was clearly a marketing push to appeal to a wider audience with diving watches being a logical move away from the more formal dress nature of the 1957/57 line. An entire range of diver models are seen with the Antarctic name, including Submarino, Antarctic 200, Super Antarctic from the early 1960s onwards and the name has continued in some form or other with Quartz and lesser models. Read more about the original and collectible models [[Nivada Antarctic Diver Models|here]].

==[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]==
Rare chronometer version of the standard watch - sometimes seen in solid gold
[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre|Click to read here about this special model]]

==Links==
*[[Nivada Aquamatic]]
* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen - Flat Top Lug Antarctic Models 1954-64]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Roman Numeral (ARN) models]]

* [[Nivada]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Late Models]]
* [[Croton]]
* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen]]

Credits and Further Reading - https://www.vintagenivada.com/

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Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

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ChronoAdmin: /* NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS */

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model sold originally had a paper certificate which matched the serial number on the movement. Most of the paperwork has been lost over time, sadly. However the majority of observed examples do carry a 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472, engraved on the movement which enables us to catalogue and date them. This is also a good way to assess that the watch is original and has not been altered or made up from lesser parts.

The NAOCC model seems to have been issued late 1958 and was still being marketed in 1965. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples carry the number. The Rudolphs Dependable OCC version, marketed by Croton in US, does not have an individual number on the movement.

It seems the NAOCC was sold both in North America and Europe with the Nivada Grenchen name and not the Croton Nivada Grenchen branding more typical of the North American market. Note also the spelling of Chronometre in European style.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List for NAOCC (Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre)
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452, black on silver date wheel
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
|-
| 3938|| steel|| gold || ETA 2472 -case 186502 - black date wheel
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|-
| Example || Example || Example ||
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you are already a member of Chronopedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

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ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model sold originally had a paper certificate which matched the serial number on the movement. Most of the paperwork has been lost over time, sadly. However the majority of observed examples do carry a 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472, engraved on the movement which enables us to catalogue and date them. This is also a good way to assess that the watch is original and has not been altered or made up from lesser parts.

The NAOCC model seems to have been issued late 1958 and was still being marketed in 1965. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples carry the number. The Rudolphs Dependable OCC version, marketed by Croton in US, does not have an individual number on the movement.

It seems the NAOCC was sold both in North America and Europe with the Nivada Grenchen name and not the Croton Nivada Grenchen branding more typical of the North American market. Note also the spelling of Chronometre in European style.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List for NAOCC (Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre)
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452, black on silver date wheel
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
|-
| 3938|| steel|| gold || ETA 2472 -case 186502
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you are already a member of Chronopedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T15:38:44Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model sold originally had a paper certificate which matched the serial number on the movement. Most of the paperwork has been lost over time, sadly. However the majority of observed examples do carry a 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472, engraved on the movement which enables us to catalogue and date them. This is also a good way to assess that the watch is original and has not been altered or made up from lesser parts.

The NAOCC model seems to have been issued late 1958 and was still being marketed in 1965. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples carry the number. The Rudolphs Dependable OCC version, marketed by Croton in US, does not have an individual number on the movement. It seems the watch was sold both in North America and Europe with the Nivada Grenchen name and not the Croton Nivada Grenchen branding more typical of the North American market. Note also the spelling of Chronometre in European style.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List for NAOCC (Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre)
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452, black on silver date wheel
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you are already a member of Chronopedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T15:22:06Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model sold originally had a paper certificate which matched the serial number on the movement. Most of the paperwork has been lost over time, sadly. However the majority of observed examples do carry a 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472, engraved on the movement which enables us to catalogue and date them. This is also a good way to assess that the watch is original and has not been altered or made up from lesser parts.

The NAOCC model seems to have been issued late 1958 and was still being marketed in 1965. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples carry the number. The Rudolphs Dependable OCC version, marketed by Croton in US, does not have an individual number on the movement. It seems the watch was sold both in North America and Europe with the Nivada Grenchen name and not the Croton Nivada Grenchen branding more typical of the North American market. Note also the spelling of Chronometre in European style.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List for NAOCC (Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre)
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452, black on silver date wheel
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Antarctic Chronometre

2024-03-26T15:21:30Z

ChronoAdmin:

[[File:Rudolph oc.jpg|thumb|Rudolph version. Credit IG @viva_schweiz]]
[[File:Nivada gold chrono 1.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic Chronometre Gold]]
==Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre (NAOCC)==
This particular model is part of Nivada’s Antarctic line, which reflects the brand’s support for the US Navy during “Operation Deep Freeze' for IGY in 1957/58 and was very much the top of the line watch for the company. It can be found in steel, gold plate and (very rarely) solid 18k gold. Most notable is the case back with a beautiful gold medallion commemorating the expedition itself. The watch was issued circa 1957/8 and available for a few years, but based on observation, it is a rare thing indeed and very collectible now.

Most versions seen are powered by the ETA 2452 or 2472, an advanced movement in its day and quite similar to today’s 2824. Although just 18,000 A/h, it features bi-directional winding and “quickset” date (though not crown-set date like modern watches). It was tuned to chronometer specification at the factory, a prime selling point for this watch, similar to the [[Omega Constellation]]s of the same period. The movements carry an engraved 4 digit number unique to each one and corresponding to the certificate accompanying the watch. If you have a NAOCC, please add your details to the serial number list here: [[Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers]]

The dials are seen brushed, with the larger hour markers and dauphin hands seen on the other Antarctic models. A blue second hand as per the first Antarctic models has been seen on the Rudolphs Dependable examples but most hands are non lume with matching silver or gold second hand. Dials are seen with and without 12 at top and minute markers in Calatrava style. Steel versions also seen with gold markers and hands in early serial numbers. Crown is unsigned certainly in the early models pre 1964.

The gold one appear to be a no-date version which is perhaps more elegant and formal as befitting its 18k status, and with more simple dial and hand configuration. It is also a later model as shown here and indicated by the use of the Nivada logo-style script. What is slightly confusing is the use of Aquamatic rather than Antarctic on the dial!

These watches were also marketed by Croton in the US and Canada. They do not appear to carry the Croton name however. A version for the Rudolph’s Dependable department store in upstate New York has also been identified but it does appear to carry a certificate number on the movement.

[[File:Nivada gold chrono 2.jpg|thumb]]

[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb|Nivada Chronometre Antarctic with Date]]
[[File:Novada medallion rear.jpg|thumb|Steel case with gold medallion]]

[[File:6F5086FB-1A1B-445F-AC98-1BE18CF000F0.jpeg|thumb|Croton Catalogue 1960 - from IG @nivadamuseum ]]

==Links==
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Croton]]
* [[Nivada Grenchen]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]

Credits and Further Reading -
* https://www.vintagenivada.com/
* https://grail-watch.com/2018/04/26/nivada-antarctic-chronometer-forgotten-importance/

Nivada Antarctic Chronometre

2024-03-26T15:20:55Z

ChronoAdmin:

[[File:Rudolph oc.jpg|thumb|Rudolph version. Credit IG @viva_schweiz]]
[[File:Nivada gold chrono 1.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic Chronometre Gold]]
==Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre==
This particular model is part of Nivada’s Antarctic line, which reflects the brand’s support for the US Navy during “Operation Deep Freeze' for IGY in 1957/58 and was very much the top of the line watch for the company. It can be found in steel, gold plate and (very rarely) solid 18k gold. Most notable is the case back with a beautiful gold medallion commemorating the expedition itself. The watch was issued circa 1957/8 and available for a few years, but based on observation, it is a rare thing indeed and very collectible now.

Most versions seen are powered by the ETA 2452 or 2472, an advanced movement in its day and quite similar to today’s 2824. Although just 18,000 A/h, it features bi-directional winding and “quickset” date (though not crown-set date like modern watches). It was tuned to chronometer specification at the factory, a prime selling point for this watch, similar to the [[Omega Constellation]]s of the same period. The movements carry an engraved 4 digit number unique to each one and corresponding to the certificate accompanying the watch. If you have a NOCC, please add your details to the serial number list here: [[Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers]]

The dials are seen brushed, with the larger hour markers and dauphin hands seen on the other Antarctic models. A blue second hand as per the first Antarctic models has been seen on the Rudolphs Dependable examples but most hands are non lume with matching silver or gold second hand. Dials are seen with and without 12 at top and minute markers in Calatrava style. Steel versions also seen with gold markers and hands in early serial numbers. Crown is unsigned certainly in the early models pre 1964.

The gold one appear to be a no-date version which is perhaps more elegant and formal as befitting its 18k status, and with more simple dial and hand configuration. It is also a later model as shown here and indicated by the use of the Nivada logo-style script. What is slightly confusing is the use of Aquamatic rather than Antarctic on the dial!

These watches were also marketed by Croton in the US and Canada. They do not appear to carry the Croton name however. A version for the Rudolph’s Dependable department store in upstate New York has also been identified but it does appear to carry a certificate number on the movement.

[[File:Nivada gold chrono 2.jpg|thumb]]

[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb|Nivada Chronometre Antarctic with Date]]
[[File:Novada medallion rear.jpg|thumb|Steel case with gold medallion]]

[[File:6F5086FB-1A1B-445F-AC98-1BE18CF000F0.jpeg|thumb|Croton Catalogue 1960 - from IG @nivadamuseum ]]

==Links==
* [[Nivada]]
* [[Croton]]
* [[Nivada Grenchen]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]

Credits and Further Reading -
* https://www.vintagenivada.com/
* https://grail-watch.com/2018/04/26/nivada-antarctic-chronometer-forgotten-importance/

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T15:16:57Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model sold originally had a paper certificate which matched the serial number on the movement. Most of the paperwork has been lost over time, sadly. However the majority of observed examples do carry a 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472, engraved on the movement which enables us to catalogue and date them. This is also a good way to assess that the watch is original and has not been altered or made up from lesser parts.

The NOCC model seems to have been issued late 1958 and was still being marketed in 1965. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples carry the number. The Rudolphs Dependable OCC version, marketed by Croton in US, does not have an individual number on the movement. It seems the watch was sold both in North America and Europe with the Nivada Grenchen name and not the Croton Nivada Grenchen branding more typical of the North American market. Note also the spelling of Chronometre in European style.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List for NOCC (Nivada Officially Certified Chronometre)
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452, black on silver date wheel
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T15:07:08Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452, black on silver date wheel
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T15:05:39Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T15:04:14Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T01:54:40Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452, later 2472.

The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

File:1664 LOATION.jpg

2024-03-26T01:53:53Z

ChronoAdmin:

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T01:48:38Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452.
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T01:47:28Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452.
[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible of the movement to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T01:34:10Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible to
mail to: chronopedia.club@gmail.com. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T01:30:36Z

ChronoAdmin:

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible to
[http://chronopedia.club@gmail.com chronopedia.club@gmail.com]. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T01:29:05Z

ChronoAdmin: /* NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS */

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1 to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference, normally the ETA 2452.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible to
[[chronopedia.club@gmail.com]]. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

2024-03-26T01:25:28Z

ChronoAdmin: /* NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS */

== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==

It is hoped that here on Chronopedia we can create a list of serial numbers issued to these watches. Each model had a certificate which matched the serial number engraved on the movement. There are exceptions to this but the majority of observed examples do carry this 1to 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Serial Number List
|-
! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
|-
| 960|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 989|| gold 18k|| gold
|-
| 1007|| steel|| rose gold
|-
| 1664|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2207|| steel|| silver
|-
| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
|-
| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

If you have a model and wish to be added to this list please send the information and a photo if possible to
[[chronopedia.club@gmail.com]]. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.

[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg|thumb|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Links

[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

[[Nivada Antarctic]]