![]() Today's watch is one we haven't offered before. The Chronomaster was made in numerous case, dial, and movement variations throughout its production years. Croton had an ongoing partnership with the Swiss brand Nivada and, as a result, many Nivada watches sold in the United States were branded Croton. In need of a larger office, the company moved to a suburb of New York City, Croton-on-Hudson, in 1963. ![]() The Croton Watch Company was founded in 1878 by Jacob Horton in New York City. Byrd reported that despite intense cold, harsh impacts, high magnetism and altitude the watches performed perfectly.Why This Watch Matters Croton made one of the best do-it-all chronographs of the 1960s, and we will continue to offer examples until everyone respects them. Renowned explorer Admiral Richard Byrd wore a Croton during Operation Deep Freeze, a 1955 expedition to the Antarctic. Many watch companies quickly rose to meet that challenge, including Croton. The mid 1900’s were a time rich with exploration and adventurers had very specific requirements for their watches. The components were being manufactured in Switzerland, but the watches were assembled in the Croton, NY factory leading Croton to be regarded as an American watch brand. They relocated to New York City in 1928 and finally settled in the Hudson Valley town of Croton, New York in 1963. The roots of the Croton Watch Company can be traced to the city of Crotone in southern Italy. 107-75209 is from the 1960’s and is fitted with a Valjoux V7733 movement. This dial variation is known to collectors as a reverse panda dial. This Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver sports an eye-catching white tachymeter and white subdials.
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