This is a very cool 1950's Croton Nivada Grenchen Automatic watch in all original very good condition sporting the ETA 1266 automatic movement. The ETA 1266 automatic movement is running strong & keeping excellent time. The dial is 100% original and shows the patina you would expect on a 70+ year old watch. This dial bears the following inscriptions: "CROTON| NIVADA GRENCHEN | AQUAMATIC | SWISS". The markings on the back of the case are: "CROTON NIVADA GRENCHEN | WATERPROOF | SELF WINDING | INCABLOC" and the serial number "61L94694". The inside of the case back reads: "NIVADA S.A. GRENCHEN | CROTON | BASE METAL | SWISS". The movement is marked: "CROTON | E38E - C2472 | NIVADA S.A. GRENCHEN | SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS | SWISS | UNADJUSTED | TO REMOVE HAMMER ASSEMBLY UNSCREW 3 SCREWS". The movement is also marked appropriately to indicate this to be an ETA 1266 automatic movement. This is a very cool 1950's Croton watch in very good condition - keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day.
Dimensions:
Width (including crown) : 36 mm
Width (excluding crown): 34 mm
Distance Between Lugs: 20 mm
Lug Tip to Lug Tip: 42 mm
Thickness (Case Back to Top of Bezel): 9 mm
Condition: Pre-owned: Good Original Condition throughout - especially considering its 70 + year age.. Dial is original - never touched up. The chromium plated base metal case is in good condition showing the normal nicks & scrapes but no signs of over polishing. The ETA 1266 automatic movement is keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day.
Note: Vintage Time Online offers every one of our watches to be purchased on Ebay and then inspected by their independent watch authenticators to verify that the watch conforms to all of the details described in our listings. Any inconsistencies will cause the transaction to be cancelled and the buyer’s payment refunded. This ensures that buyers receive exactly what is represented in our listing photos and descriptions and they receive the full benefits of Ebay’s Buyer Protection. Here’s the link to our Ebay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/vintagetimeonline - If you don’t see a watch listed there, send us an email and we will get the listing posted
This is a very cool 1950's Croton Nivada Grenchen Automatic watch in all original very good condition sporting the ETA 1266 automatic movement. The ETA 1266 automatic movement is running strong & keeping excellent time. The dial is 100% original and shows the patina you would expect on a 70+ year old watch. This dial bears the following inscriptions: "CROTON| NIVADA GRENCHEN | AQUAMATIC | SWISS". The markings on the back of the case are: "CROTON NIVADA GRENCHEN | WATERPROOF | SELF WINDING | INCABLOC" and the serial number "61L94694". The inside of the case back reads: "NIVADA S.A. GRENCHEN | CROTON | BASE METAL | SWISS". The movement is marked: "CROTON | E38E - C2472 | NIVADA S.A. GRENCHEN | SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS | SWISS | UNADJUSTED | TO REMOVE HAMMER ASSEMBLY UNSCREW 3 SCREWS". The movement is also marked appropriately to indicate this to be an ETA 1266 automatic movement. This is a very cool 1950's Croton watch in very good condition - keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day.
Dimensions:
Width (including crown) : 36 mm
Width (excluding crown): 34 mm
Distance Between Lugs: 20 mm
Lug Tip to Lug Tip: 42 mm
Thickness (Case Back to Top of Bezel): 9 mm
Condition: Pre-owned: Good Original Condition throughout - especially considering its 70 + year age.. Dial is original - never touched up. The chromium plated base metal case is in good condition showing the normal nicks & scrapes but no signs of over polishing. The ETA 1266 automatic movement is keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day.
Note: Vintage Time Online offers every one of our watches to be purchased on Ebay and then inspected by their independent watch authenticators to verify that the watch conforms to all of the details described in our listings. Any inconsistencies will cause the transaction to be cancelled and the buyer’s payment refunded. This ensures that buyers receive exactly what is represented in our listing photos and descriptions and they receive the full benefits of Ebay’s Buyer Protection. Here’s the link to our Ebay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/vintagetimeonline - If you don’t see a watch listed there, send us an email and we will get the listing posted
