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== NIVADA OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETRE SERIAL NUMBERS ==
 
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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 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 4 digit code in addition to the movement reference.  
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The number is engraved in the location shown in the movement shot here:
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[[File:1664 LOATION.jpg|thumb|Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)]]
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[[File:Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg|thumb]]
  
 
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|+ Serial Number List for NAOCC (Nivada Antarctic Officially Certified Chronometre)
 
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! Serial Number!! Case Style !! Hands colour !! Other Information
 
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| 1664|| steel|| silver
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| 960|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
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| 2207|| steel|| silver
 
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| 2343|| gold cap|| gold
 
 
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| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||1964
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| 989|| gold 18k|| gold ||ETA2452
 
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| 1007|| steel|| rose gold ||ETA2452
 
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| 1664|| steel|| silver ||ETA2452 - case 185445 - black on silver date wheel
 
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| 3103|| steel|| silver || ETA 2472 red date wheel
 
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| 3368|| gold cap|| gold ||ETA 2472 OCT 1964
 
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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 to  
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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  
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[[chronopedia.club@gmail.com]]. If you already a member of Chronpedia you may add it directly.  
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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 ]]
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[[File:6F5086FB-1A1B-445F-AC98-1BE18CF000F0.jpeg|thumb]]
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[[File:Can advert .png|thumb]]
  
 
[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]
 
[[File:FD4F67C5-5B3C-4E25-B1D6-CEA5203576A8.jpg|thumb|Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre]]

Latest revision as of 16:07, 19 November 2024

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:

Chronometre Certificate Number - Nivada OCC (Richard Phillips)
Chronometer nivada steel front.jpg
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 - case 185445 - 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.

Example of chronometre certificate
6F5086FB-1A1B-445F-AC98-1BE18CF000F0.jpeg
Can advert .png
Paperwork included in original box for Nivada Official Chronometre

Links

Nivada Antarctic Chronometre

Nivada Antarctic

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