Navy, Americans first set foot on the South Pole. During this operation, led by Admiral Richard Byrd of the U.S.
Navy’s Deep Freeze 1 personnel on an expedition to Antarctica from 1955 to 1956. In the United States, their watches were distributed under the Croton name to avoid a trademark dispute.Įarly automatic watches in 1930 were followed in 1950 by the firm’s first waterproof model, called the Antarctic, which accompanied the U.S. Entrepreneur Jacob Schneider founded the firm in Grenchen, Switzerland in 1926, while his son, Max, took over in 1976. Though many are likely unfamiliar with the particulars of its history, Nivada Grenchen - and by extension, its American distributor, Croton - forms a crucial part of the story of vintage watches. These are fun and wonderful timepieces, and there's no telling if and when one of these in this condition will surface again, so don't wait! To top it all off, this piece possesses an exotic colorway with an orange minutes track and matching seconds hand. Featuring a 34.5mm waterproof stainless steel case with 'holey lugs', a magnified date, an automatic-winding movement, and a matte grey dial with a rich patina across its luminous elements. This Croton Aquamatic is one such example, and is in excellent condition throughout.
Yet for every Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, or Omega Seamaster, there were scores of other lesser-known names that ooze charm and merit consideration from the vintage watch enthusiast.
With their simple designs and reliable, robust movements, the tool watches of the 1960s and 1970s were built to accompany the adventurer across the globe and to keep time at its great heights as well as its dark depths. There is no doubt that diving watches hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors, ourselves included.
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