Those 773x movements are like diesel engines of the watch world: Not racy or exciting but are workhorses that do the job and will run forever. I have a couple.
Woohoo...needed batteries arrived today! First up: the "Big Block". ST 398.0836 cal 1511 Marine Chronometer. Started ticking as soon as I dropped it in. Comes with my 30 sec, 30 ft warranty, which ever comes first! YaY!
Here is my Valjoux 7733 from around the same year as your Croton….bulletproof movement…like your Croton, prettier on the outside than the inside. Love your Croton…yet another watch to keep my eye out for. I’m raising a glass of cheer to you on your birthday. Cheers!
My only Tissot. Not quite a work beater, but a big, dependable piece for fieldwork duties….. albeit due for a new strap ! ….. and returning from the latest job, I’ve got 50+ pages of WRUW posts to catch up on !