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Nivada Antarctic Chronometre

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Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre (NAOCC)

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	If you have a NAOCC, please add your details to the serial number list here: [[Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers]]		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 as 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 capped version has a concealed crown and separate lugs.		The dials are seen brushed, with the larger hour markers and dauphin hands as seen on the other Antarctic models, or linen dials in both gold and steel. A blue second hand as per the first Antarctic models has been seen on one of 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 capped version has a concealed crown and separate lugs.


	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!		The solid 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~~.		These watches were also marketed by Croton in the US and Canada. They do not appear to carry the Croton name . However. two versions for the Rudolph’s Dependable department store in upstate New York have been seen, in gold cap and steel cases.

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

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

CambridgeV8 — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:55:55 GMT

Serial Number List for NAOCC (Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre)

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	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.		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 have an individual number on the movement on the few examples seen. It has a slightly different case with a semi concealed crown.		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 have an individual number on the movement on the few examples seen. It has a slightly different case with a semi concealed crown in the gold plated version and a standard lug steel case version. Both have the gold engraved Antarctic medallion on caseback.

	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.		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:		The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here - do not confuse with the movement number under the balance which will be 2452 or 2472:
	[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg~~\|thumb~~\|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]		[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg\|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]

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	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		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.		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 ]]~~




	==Links==		==Links==

Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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

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Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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	[[File:Ngoc 1960.jpg\|1961 Gold capped Chronometre -Richard Phillips Collection]]		[[File:Ngoc 1960.jpg\|1961 Gold capped Chronometre -Richard Phillips Collection]]

	~~[[File:Rudolph oc.jpg\|thumb\|Rudolph version. Credit IG @viva_schweiz]]~~
	[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg\|Example of chronometre certificate ]]		[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg\|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

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Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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	== Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965 ==		== Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965 ==
			[[File:Ngoc 1960.jpg\|1961 Gold capped Chronometre -Richard Phillips Collection]]

			[[File:Rudolph oc.jpg\|thumb\|Rudolph version. Credit IG @viva_schweiz]]
	[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg\|Example of chronometre certificate ]]		[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg\|Example of chronometre certificate ]]
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Nivada Antarctic Chronometre

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	~~[[File:Ngoc 1960.jpg\|1961 Gold capped Chronometre -Richard Phillips Collection]]~~

	~~[[File:Rudolph oc.jpg\|thumb\|Rudolph version. Credit IG @viva_schweiz]]~~
	[[File:Nivada gold chrono 1.jpg\|thumb\|Nivada Antarctic Chronometre Gold]]		[[File:Nivada gold chrono 1.jpg\|thumb\|Nivada Antarctic Chronometre Gold]]
	==Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre (NAOCC)==		==Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre (NAOCC)==
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	==Links==		==Links==
	* [[Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers]]		* [[Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers]]
			* [[Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965]]

	* [[Nivada]]		* [[Nivada]]
	* [[Croton]]		* [[Croton]]
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	* [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]		* [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]
	* [[Nivada Antarctic]]		* [[Nivada Antarctic]]


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

Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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	== Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965 ==		== Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965 ==

	[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg~~\|thumb~~\|Example of chronometre certificate ]]		[[File:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg\|Example of chronometre certificate ]]
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	[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg~~\|thumb~~\|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]		[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg\|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

	[[File:Nivadabox.jpg\|Nivada Chronometre box ]]		[[File:Nivadabox.jpg\|Nivada Chronometre box ]]

Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965

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== Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965 ==

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[[File:Nivadabox.jpg|Nivada Chronometre box ]]

Nivada Chronometre Serial Numbers

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	[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg\|thumb\|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]		[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg\|thumb\|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]


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	\| 3037 \|\| steel \|\| silver \|\| ETA 2472		\| 3037 \|\| steel \|\| silver \|\| ETA 2472
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			\| 3065 \|\| steel \|\| silver linen dial \|\|
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	\| 3089\|\|18k gold\|\| gold \|\| ETA 2472		\| 3089\|\|18k gold\|\| gold \|\| ETA 2472
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	\| 3286 \|\| Gold capped \|\| gold \|\| Rudolph’s ETA 2472		\| 3286 \|\| Gold capped \|\| gold \|\| Rudolph’s ETA 2472
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			\| 3301\|\| gold cap\|\| gold \|\|ETA 2472 ENGRAVED BACK
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	\| 3368\|\| gold cap\|\| gold \|\|ETA 2472 OCT 1964		\| 3368\|\| gold cap\|\| gold \|\|ETA 2472 OCT 1964
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	\| 3938\|\| steel\|\| gold \|\| ETA 2472 -case 186502 - black date wheel		\| 3938\|\| steel\|\| gold \|\| ETA 2472 -case 186502 - black date wheel
	\|-
	~~\| 3065 \|\| steel \|\| silver linen dial \|\|~~
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	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		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.		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:77FFBAC1-829D-4040-8CDE-9D7B49B2440B.jpg\|thumb\|Example of chronometre certificate ]]

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

	~~[[File:Can advert .png\|thumb]]~~

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

	~~[[File:Nivadabox.jpg\|Nivada Chronometre box ]]~~		==Links==

	~~Links~~		[[Examples of Officially Certified Chronometers 1960-1965]]

	[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]		[[Nivada Antarctic Chronometre]]

	[[Nivada Antarctic]]		[[Nivada Antarctic]]