Croton Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver

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SKU AS02321
SKU AS02321

Why We Love it

Sometimes the name of a vintage watch says it all. A name tells a story, conveys an image that the brand wants to project, or evokes a particular time, place, or quality.

Take for example the Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver. It was Nivada’s foray into the exciting world of chrono-divers—those intriguing hybrids of chronographs and dive watches that were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s—that promised the wearers unparalleled functionality.

Nivada should be a familiar name to vintage watch collectors, as one of the first brands to manufacture automatic watches. The brand embraced other innovations as well, producing waterproof and “rustless” watches that would, or so advertisements boasted, stand up to the rigors of extensive outdoor use.

In producing the Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver, Nivada was merely following fashion, and adding its own spin. After all, an expedition to the South Pole led by Admiral Richard Byrd was outfitted with Nivada Grenchen Antarctics. This was an age of exploration, where no region of the world was left untouched: Everest had been conquered, as had the South Pole, and men were delving to the deepest reaches of the ocean while others set forth for the stars.

And each expedition, each step into the unknown, was accompanied by a watch—ticking steadily, sonorously, reliably. To meet the needs of these explorers, watch brands began rolling out specialized watches to suit every need, from driving, to flying, to diving, and everything in between. The Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver, introduced in 1963, was a watch that Nivada intended to do… well, all of these things.

Throughout its fifteen-year run, the Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver would come in many different iterations, and would be known by various names, including the boastful Chronomaster later in its run. This is one of the earliest, with the trademark broad arrow hands (reminiscent of early Omega Speedmasters) that it would carry until a redesign in the 1970s. The presence of the Croton name on the dial suggests that this was designated for the American market, since a copyright dispute with Movado led to Nivada using the clunky triple-barrel name (Croton Nivada Grenchen) for its products sold in the States.

Despite the name, there's nothing clunky about this particular Croton. It has weathered the storms of decades of daily wear with style and panache, the patina to the luminescent elements of the dial the only testaments to the years its seen. If you want a watch that will be a steadfast companion through every adventure in life, this Croton is it. 

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Croton Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver

Croton Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver

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Croton Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver

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