*** NO EGO WATCHES ***

Hey thanks for stopping by, I'm a watch enthusiast, decidedto part with some pieces that already served a purpose in my Journey, hope theyhelp you now in yours. I'm the big Fan of the NIVADA Watch Company, these areWatches that served a bigger purpose aside than telling just time, from these typepf Watches is that the term "NO EGO WATCHES" came, because thesewatches are all about purpose, functionality and all about telling theirstories, that's why are Watches with NO EGO!

With your research you'll also be captivated by the"obscure" past NIVADA has on the US market, this is on the early 40's,when they needed to partner with CROTON, a New York Jeweler to sell theirWatches under the CROTON name because of the Legal battle NIVADA had withMovado who stated that both Brands sounded phonetically "the same"creating confusion on the Market. 

NIVADA began gaining popularity due to be the Watch that waschoice of Admiral Richard Byrd, in the mission to the Antarctica,"Operation Deep Freeze" in 1955. They had their Golden era in the60's with the introduction of their Tool Watches, which were known to be ashaving a little computer on your wrist because of all the different capabilitiesthey had, that were very advanced to the period they were. Watches such as theDephtomatic with a Depth Gauge integrated, they were also Pioneers on putting MechanicalAlarm Watches on People's wrist with the A.Schield movements that were cheaper thangetting a JLC memovox. And also NIVADA's specialty, that were Chronographs,with their Insignia "Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver". Themanufacturer, as many, succumbed on the late 70's due to the "QuartzCrisis" or "Quartz Revolution" that ended with 95% of Companiesproducing Mechanical Watches. 

The brand was bought by a Mexican Investors Group that weremaking watches on China, only a few with Swiss movements, and marketed theirwatches mainly in Mexico and the US, producing more watches that were morefashion focus than watches with a purpose/ Tool. But in 2020, the Brand wasbrought back to Switzerland thanks to Guillaume Laidet's, an Entrepreneur and aman with a vision to bring back those Mechanical timepieces that served apurpose back in the day to this new Digital era, to still captivating more andmore people like you and me.

Hope the Pictures and short descriptionhelps you, let me know any additional info or Pictures you need. I'll ship thewatch next weekday of your purchase, Priority Mail, Signature required

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This is an early 40's example that is in excellent Conditions considering it is 80 years old. It was of the firts Patenteded Designs for Water Proof Capavilities, Shock resistance and Dust proof (after Rolex oyster design), the thick Clamshell case is in original conditions, beautiful plain caseback with its 04 original screws. This is the Jumbo Model, there are another different examples that are smaller in Dimensions, but also had the same capabilities as this one,  

This Watch was produced during the period of Second World War, it was developed to had the most advanced technology available, most needed at the time for front line Soldiers as well as Medic and Nurses helping on those dark times. 

Watch has a 20mm lug width!!! It has a very good pressence on the wrist, even by today standards. It is a great piece of conversation that gentle has been treated by all this years.It has a very uncommon shape that really hugs the wrist, nothing like this over 45mm watches that supposly hug the wrist, believe me, this one does.  

The Lume of this watches was made of Radium, a highly Radioactive Element, reason why we don't have pictures of the inside or movement. 

*** Please Note ***: Small scattches on original Acrylic

 

Watch is pictured on my 07 inchwrist 

 

Condition:        Very Good Conditions       

Case Size:         32mm 

Case Material:    All Stainless Steel

Thickness:        13mm

Movement:        sorry n/ a

Lug width:        20mm

Lug to Lug:       41mm

 

Sold as found, Service History unknown and has not been tested foraccuracy. 

I highly recommend you to take it with your Watchmaker for a FullService/ Full Overhaul 

It is not Water Resistant, do not use it for water activities

Pictures are part of the Item Description.

I'll ship the watch on the following 24hrs, tracking will be provided,signature required

Thanks for stopping by and welcome to see my other listings

 

No Ego Watches

Ram.