Short term replacement for the old Venus 210 movement. See also the VJ7733 models for the same problem in late 1969/70. They are often found with browning dials due to a faulty lacquer used by Singer, the dial manufacturer. Mens Vintage Croton Chronomaster Aviator 38mm Black Chronograph Stainless WatchSKU: C0221EXX105 Brand CROTON (Guaranteed Authentic) Model Chronomaster. Up to 1963 the dials and hands are radium with no T on dial. The very earliest versions have Chronograph rather than Chronomaster on the dial. There are 5 main versions depending on the movement: They will appear with a variety of brand names. Nivada Croton Chronomaster CASD - 105/9870 - 60s - Serviced Caliber. This is the version covered in the Chronomaster Only book and most popular with collectors. Model One - straight lugs 1961 to circa 1971 Nivada Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver 2-counter chronograph in stainless steel equipped with the Valjoux 92 caliber signed Croton on the bridge. The model has recently been reissued by Nivada in both manual and automatic versions but retaining a faithful appearance to the original. They now have a big following, greatly enhanced by the recent Chronomaster Only book in 2018. 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. Croton also worked with jewellry stores to promote their wares. 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. By the ‘60s, Nivada had hit their stride with watches like the Chronomaster, Aviator, Sea Diver. croton j139029 set of 3 womens watch leather bands snake pattern strap 14mm. 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’. Vintage Croton Chronomaster 38mm Steel Black Silicone Manual Wind Wrist Watch. A judge ruled that adding ‘Grenchen’ to the title would suffice, and so watches sold thereafter are labeled as such. 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. Case Dimensions: Height: 50 mm (1.97 in) Depth: 6 mm (0.24 in) Diameter: 38 mm (1.5 in) Length: 43 mm (1. Croton Chronomaster Aviator Seadiver, circa 1960. 4 Model Two - cushion case circa 1971 to 1978 Croton Chronomaster aviator seadiver Around 1960 Steel case Hand-wound mechanical movement Calibre Valjoux 23 Diam: 38mm Steel bracelet signed Nivada 3200 euros. Croton Chronomaster aviator seadiver Around 1960 Steel case Hand-wound mechanical movement Caliber Valjoux 23 Diam: 38mm Steel bracelet signed Nivada 3200 euros.2 Model One - straight lugs 1961 to circa 1971.
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