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==Nivada Antarctic Late Models==
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==Nivada Antarctic Late Models 1964 onwards==
In this section we will cover models with signed T SWISS dials circa 1964-1978. It follows on from the 1956-64 models here - [[Nivada Antarctic Early Models]]
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[[File:Antbrochure.jpg|thumb|Nivada Brochure 1967 - IG @nivadamuseum]]
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[[File:1656FDF3-9CA1-4483-80DA-0ACAADE3CE83.jpg|thumb]]
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In this section we will mainly cover models with signed T SWISS dials circa 1964-1978. There are exceptions to this rule - see the GLACIER models. It follows on from the 1956-64 models here - [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]
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Click on the name of the model to see more information and images.
  
==Croton Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 6D==
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==AO V.2 Antarctic D dial==
[[File:Antartic 6d front.jpg|thumb|CNG Antarctic 6D circa mid-1960s]]
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[[File:B61391A1-43EE-4406-B4D6-F727FABAC088.jpg|thumb|Antarctic D recessed crown (Richard Phillips)]]
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It may be that the additional D stands for Date on these models.
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* Circa 64. No T on dial. 
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* A different case with straight beveled lugs
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* Partially concealed crown
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* Linen dial and slightly different hour markers.
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==[[Croton Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 6D]]==
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[[File:Antartic 6d front.jpg|thumb|CNG Antarctic 6D circa mid-1960s (Richard Phillips)]]
 
Larger appearance with narrow bezel, plain dial. This version has a date and is gold plated with gold dial.  
 
Larger appearance with narrow bezel, plain dial. This version has a date and is gold plated with gold dial.  
 
===Features===
 
===Features===
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* dodecahedron screwback case inner signed 9863
 
* dodecahedron screwback case inner signed 9863
 
* ETA 2552 signed rotor semi quick set date
 
* ETA 2552 signed rotor semi quick set date
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==[[Nivada Antarctic Day Date Ref 67048]]==
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* Square steel brushed case
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* Square compressor in the Zenith respirator style
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* Signed crown
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* Day date quick set movement
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* Silver brushed dial and tritium lume hands
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* NSA folded steel bracelet with signed Nivada clasp
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* 18 mm lugs
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[[File:Antarctic daydate 2.jpg|thumb|Antarctic Day Date - Richard Phillips]]
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[[File:Antarctic nsa clasp.jpg|thumb|NSA Nivada signed clasp  - Richard Phillips]]
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== [[Nivada Antarctic GLACIER]] ==
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This model was first seen in 1967.
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* Square steel cases, integrated lugs with 18mm, screwback case with Pengiun logo. Gold plated cases were an option.
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* Signed crown with N logo - scalloped on earlier examples
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* ETA 2472 date auto
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* Some dials do not have tritium and just have Swiss Made. Possibly for Far Eastern markets.
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A number of dial variations have been identified:
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* White dial (in a gold case)
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* Silver dial with black print and black markers
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* Mottled silver dial with white print and white markers
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* Blue dial - seen with Roman numerals at 6, 9 and 12
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[[File:Glacier4.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic GLACIER - Richard Phillips Collection]]
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[[File:Glacier6.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic GLACIER - Richard Phillips Collection]]
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== [[Nivada Antarctic 21 Square Case - Aqua Line Ref 67004/2427]] ==
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* range of automatic Antarctic models seen with and without date, in steel and gold plated cases
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* Cases are front loading unitary construction
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* Signed crowns
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* White and black dials observed
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* This series was also marketed under the Aqua Line name
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* Reference is 67004 for later models and 2427 for earlier/steel models
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* Click on the heading to read and see more examples
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[[File:Ant6427 ashtray.jpg|thumb|Nivada Antarctic 67004 - gold case - Richard Phillips Collection]]
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
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* [[Nivada]]
 
* [[Nivada]]
 
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]
 
* [[Nivada Antarctic]]
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* [[Nivada Antarctic Day Date Ref 67048]]
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* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen - Flat Top Lug Antarctic Models 1954-64]]
 
* [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]
 
* [[Nivada Antarctic Models]]
 
* [[Croton]]
 
* [[Croton]]
 
* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen]]
 
* [[Croton Nivada Grenchen]]

Latest revision as of 17:51, 8 May 2024

Nivada Antarctic Late Models 1964 onwards

Nivada Brochure 1967 - IG @nivadamuseum
1656FDF3-9CA1-4483-80DA-0ACAADE3CE83.jpg

In this section we will mainly cover models with signed T SWISS dials circa 1964-1978. There are exceptions to this rule - see the GLACIER models. It follows on from the 1956-64 models here - Nivada Antarctic Models Click on the name of the model to see more information and images.

AO V.2 Antarctic D dial

Antarctic D recessed crown (Richard Phillips)

It may be that the additional D stands for Date on these models.

  • Circa 64. No T on dial.
  • A different case with straight beveled lugs
  • Partially concealed crown
  • Linen dial and slightly different hour markers.

Croton Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 6D

CNG Antarctic 6D circa mid-1960s (Richard Phillips)

Larger appearance with narrow bezel, plain dial. This version has a date and is gold plated with gold dial.

Features

  • 16mm lug width
  • 33mm width ex case
  • unsigned crown
  • red date wheel
  • gold hands
  • dodecahedron screwback case inner signed 9863
  • ETA 2552 signed rotor semi quick set date

Nivada Antarctic Day Date Ref 67048

  • Square steel brushed case
  • Square compressor in the Zenith respirator style
  • Signed crown
  • Day date quick set movement
  • Silver brushed dial and tritium lume hands
  • NSA folded steel bracelet with signed Nivada clasp
  • 18 mm lugs
Antarctic Day Date - Richard Phillips
NSA Nivada signed clasp - Richard Phillips


Nivada Antarctic GLACIER

This model was first seen in 1967.

  • Square steel cases, integrated lugs with 18mm, screwback case with Pengiun logo. Gold plated cases were an option.
  • Signed crown with N logo - scalloped on earlier examples
  • ETA 2472 date auto
  • Some dials do not have tritium and just have Swiss Made. Possibly for Far Eastern markets.

A number of dial variations have been identified:

  • White dial (in a gold case)
  • Silver dial with black print and black markers
  • Mottled silver dial with white print and white markers
  • Blue dial - seen with Roman numerals at 6, 9 and 12
Nivada Antarctic GLACIER - Richard Phillips Collection
Nivada Antarctic GLACIER - Richard Phillips Collection

Nivada Antarctic 21 Square Case - Aqua Line Ref 67004/2427

  • range of automatic Antarctic models seen with and without date, in steel and gold plated cases
  • Cases are front loading unitary construction
  • Signed crowns
  • White and black dials observed
  • This series was also marketed under the Aqua Line name
  • Reference is 67004 for later models and 2427 for earlier/steel models
  • Click on the heading to read and see more examples
Nivada Antarctic 67004 - gold case - Richard Phillips Collection

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