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SkunkPrince
路To be honest, I think that even if the company releases a virtually identical reissue of the original Chronomaster, when the modern version is priced at 1600 euros, most will probably choose to purchase a vintage original, which can usually be bought for around 2/3rds of the aforementioned asking price.
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Caliber561
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SkunkPrince
路Looks like it's been run over by a truck. I mean one on good condtion with the broad arrow hand. I've not seen a one less than $2000.
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BlackTalon
路路This Space for RentDang, that one has led a full life... A new crystal would allow one to see the dial (which looks nice), but the bezel is destroyed and the case is scratched to Heck and beyond. Not what I consider a nice example in the $1,100 USD range.
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Caliber561
路Looks like it's been run over by a truck. I mean one on good condtion with the broad arrow hand. I've not seen a one less than $2000.
But hey, if you're looking for something brand new, then maybe vintage isn't for you.
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SkunkPrince
路I'd be happy with a new one, for sure, I just wish it said "Croton" on it, because I'm only interested because my parents bought each other Croton watches for their wedding, and I have my father's watch. (My next-older sister has my mother's.)
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SkunkPrince
路The insert is faded but the dial is virtually perfect. Swap out the crystal and you've got a hell of a watch.
But hey, if you're looking for something brand new, then maybe vintage isn't for you.
I'm perfectly happy with vintage that doesn't look beat to hell or costs thousands. It just turns out that a lot of the vintage I like the rest of the planet likes. If only I liked things that no one else did. 馃榿
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RonH
路I think that new Antarctic No Date with steel case, blue sweep hand and brown leather strap is sweet.....that is about only one I think I would consider.
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Paulomega
路I think $1600 for the new one is a great buy for a lot of people.
Majority of us on the forum are mature (agewise) and like certain brands for the history behind those watches and the era when they were pioneers in the industry. Additionally, something about those brands reminds us of the "good old days". I believe that is one of the big reasons why we go for the vintage option (me included) in "good or better condition" over a new one. Our other motivation, of course, is to have fun based on just the "hunt" for the watch.
The younger generation, however, may not be that interested in the history of the brand and just likes the looks of the watch and I believe will be likely to opt for a brand new $1,600 new watch over even a good or a great used one at the same price. Why would you buy a used car over a new one at the same price if you are only interested in looks and functionality?
We old geezers are a strange kind aren't we?
Majority of us on the forum are mature (agewise) and like certain brands for the history behind those watches and the era when they were pioneers in the industry. Additionally, something about those brands reminds us of the "good old days". I believe that is one of the big reasons why we go for the vintage option (me included) in "good or better condition" over a new one. Our other motivation, of course, is to have fun based on just the "hunt" for the watch.
The younger generation, however, may not be that interested in the history of the brand and just likes the looks of the watch and I believe will be likely to opt for a brand new $1,600 new watch over even a good or a great used one at the same price. Why would you buy a used car over a new one at the same price if you are only interested in looks and functionality?
We old geezers are a strange kind aren't we?
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SkunkPrince
路Again, if I could find a used Croton-branded Chronomaster in near-new condition with broad-arrow hands for less than $2,000... I would buy it. But I haven't seen one yet.
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sonicosa
路I decided to give this release a try and pre-ordered the manual wind broad arrow version on the tropic strap. With the discount code, it came to $1435 shipped to the US and will come with a copy of the Chronomaster Only book.
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BlackTalon
路路This Space for RentIn.
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Polar44
路Ouch, that is rough. It's closer to the Nivada only (not Croton) designs with the more simple dials and misses the mark on what makes the "classsic" Croton Antarctics so pleasing.
How about a relaunch of the Landeron 4750 Electric?
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sonicosa
路Review of the new CASD from Fratello:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/chronomaster-aviator-sea-diver-watch-by-nivada-grenchen-resurrected/
https://www.fratellowatches.com/chronomaster-aviator-sea-diver-watch-by-nivada-grenchen-resurrected/
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monfreets87
路For those interested in some unique history of the chronomaster, one was actually used in the 1965 US Navy SEALAB II program by Aquanaut William Tolbert. Prior to SEALAB he was an Oceanographer for the US Naval Mine Defense Lab, where many of the Aquanauts came from. You can see a white dialed Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster with the broad arrow on his wrist in this photo.
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pIoNeErOfThEnILe
路they did a good job with this. i don't think 1400-1600 is a bad price.
micros cost more, as well as a speedy reduced. this looks solid, imo
what is the promo code?
weren't they suppose to do the depthmaster pac man as well?
micros cost more, as well as a speedy reduced. this looks solid, imo
what is the promo code?
weren't they suppose to do the depthmaster pac man as well?
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Rman
路Graunchen鈥檚 relaunchen? 馃槻
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sonicosa
路what is the promo code?
Promo code I used in July when they launched pre-orders was NIVADAISBACK for 15% off, but I don鈥檛 know if that offer is still available.
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