Nivada Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver
Extremely rare, the true grail vintage Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver with fabulous black Paul Newman (Reverse Panda) dial.
Exotic/Paul Newman models were only made in small numbers and had the “Paul Newman” Daytona-style sub-registers at the 9 o’clock position.
This is where the nickname comes from. Powered by legendary manual winding signed Valjoux 23 caliber.
Very good original condition overall with normal wear from age and use, the dial is in absolutely fantastic condition. This is a rare opportunity to pick up a world class example of an iconic watch with “King of cool” dial.
Three body, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, bi-directional revolving graduated black bezel for the decompression times, screwed-down case back.
Black dial with applied luminous square indexes, outer 1/5th seconds divisions and outermost white tachometer scale, subsidiary dials for the seconds, 30 minutes register with yachting timer indicated in red.
Movement Cal. Valjoux 23, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
Steel Nivada signed bracelet.
Dial signed, case numbered, movement signed Nivada.
Diameter 38 mm.
THE NIVADA CHRONOMASTER
In the early 1960s, only one chronograph managed to combine nine functions into a single watch: the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver. The Chronomaster, with its 100-meter water resistance (328 ft, 10 bar), was the first timepiece to combine a stopwatch with a tachymeter scale, diving watch, pilot’s watch, timer, yacht timer, and GMT display; not to mention, of course telling the current time. In print ads, Nivada promoted the Chronomaster with slogans such as “Super-Chronograph” and “The world’s busiest watch – has more uses than ever counted.”
Watch is in overall good condition 8/10, running and ready to wear or left in a showcase and admired.
PLAIN FACTS
Brand: Nivada Grenchen
Model: Chronomaster / CASD
Reference: Ref. 85017 / 4531
Year: late 1960s
Movement: Manual winding
Calibre: Valjoux 23
Case material: Stainless Steel
Case size: Ø 38 mm
Bracelet: Nivada signed steel bracelet
Features: Paul Newman dial, Valjoux 23
Box/Papers: no box, no papers
CONDITION REPORT
Very good condition 8/10, in fully working order. Minor surface scuffs and scratches through the age. Signed crown.
Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described.
Price: 6500 eur or best offersNivada Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver
$
7,148
Basic Info
Listing code K5QPK6
Brand Nivada
Reference number 85017
Movement Manual winding
Case material Steel
Year of production 1960 (Approximation)
Condition Good (Light signs of wear or scratches)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Italy, Dueville
Price €6,500 (= $7,148) [Negotiable]
Availability Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement Valjoux 23
Power reserve 48 h
Number of jewels 17
Frequency 18000 A/h
Case
Case material Steel
Extremely rare, the true grail vintage Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver with fabulous black Paul Newman (Reverse Panda) dial.
Exotic/Paul Newman models were only made in small numbers and had the “Paul Newman” Daytona-style sub-registers at the 9 o’clock position.
This is where the nickname comes from. Powered by legendary manual winding signed Valjoux 23 caliber.
Very good original condition overall with normal wear from age and use, the dial is in absolutely fantastic condition. This is a rare opportunity to pick up a world class example of an iconic watch with “King of cool” dial.
Three body, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, bi-directional revolving graduated black bezel for the decompression times, screwed-down case back.
Black dial with applied luminous square indexes, outer 1/5th seconds divisions and outermost white tachometer scale, subsidiary dials for the seconds, 30 minutes register with yachting timer indicated in red.
Movement Cal. Valjoux 23, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
Steel Nivada signed bracelet.
Dial signed, case numbered, movement signed Nivada.
Diameter 38 mm.
THE NIVADA CHRONOMASTER
In the early 1960s, only one chronograph managed to combine nine functions into a single watch: the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver. The Chronomaster, with its 100-meter water resistance (328 ft, 10 bar), was the first timepiece to combine a stopwatch with a tachymeter scale, diving watch, pilot’s watch, timer, yacht timer, and GMT display; not to mention, of course telling the current time. In print ads, Nivada promoted the Chronomaster with slogans such as “Super-Chronograph” and “The world’s busiest watch – has more uses than ever counted.”
Watch is in overall good condition 8/10, running and ready to wear or left in a showcase and admired.
PLAIN FACTS
Brand: Nivada Grenchen
Model: Chronomaster / CASD
Reference: Ref. 85017 / 4531
Year: late 1960s
Movement: Manual winding
Calibre: Valjoux 23
Case material: Stainless Steel
Case size: Ø 38 mm
Bracelet: Nivada signed steel bracelet
Features: Paul Newman dial, Valjoux 23
Box/Papers: no box, no papers
CONDITION REPORT
Very good condition 8/10, in fully working order. Minor surface scuffs and scratches through the age. Signed crown.
Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described.
Price: 6500 eur or best offers
