Croton CASD Chronograph Reference 105-9870 – U.S. Navy Provenance Designed during the golden age of tool watches, The Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver (or CASD for short) was marketed to the American market under the brand name Croton as a do-it-all chronograph that could keep pace with pilots, divers, and adventurers alike. Its versatility wasn’t just for show. With a rotating bezel, tachymeter scale, and an illustrious Valjoux movement, the Chronomaster offered genuine functionality across land, sea, and air. This is probably why this particular example found its way on the wrist of a Robert H. Brems Jr. a serviceman of the U.S. Navy, who likely valued its durability and legibility in the field.
Dial, caseback and movement signed. The watch comes with 12 months warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS; CONDITION REPORT; please refer to the high-resolution pictures to assess the condition of the watch.
MODEL / REFERENCE: Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver – (CASD), ref. 105/9870. Inventory Number GR-08
CONDITION REPORT: please refer to the high-resolution pictures to assess the condition of the watch.
DIAL+HANDS:
CRYSTAL: Plexy crystal in good condition with minor surface marks
BEZEL: aluminium bezel insert in good overall condition with some surface scuffs namely at 9 o’clock.
CASE & CASEBACK: 38 mm stainless steel case in with signs of use. Lug-to-Lug, the case measures approx. 44mm. The surface remains in good overall condition, with normal signs of wear commensurate with age and no major dings or scuffs. The stainless steel case back is signed inside and out. It also bears some scratches and an engraving of the owner’s name as well as his US Navy service number
CROWN: The crown appears to be a later replacement.
MOVEMENT: The signed hand-wound Valjoux 23 is Rhodium plated, features 17 jewels and allows a bi-compax layout display. The movement is clean and has been checked. All functions operate as intended and the movement keeps good time.
STRAP: Dark brown leather strap with a generic stainless-steel pin-buckle.
ACCESSORIES: Saffiano Leather watch roll.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide 12 months guarantee for the correct function of this timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Virtual or face-to-face viewing is available by appointment.
4,800 CHF
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund
We provide safe transaction and shipping
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
We provide safe transaction and shipping limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
Our business is built on your trust. We guarantee all our timepiece are authentic and as described / pictured or you will receive a full refund.
We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.
CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.
The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE
The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.
We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.
In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.
We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.
If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.
Swiss Vintage Chronographs, for example Omega, Longines, Breitling, Heuer, Leonidas, Angelus, Excelsior Park, Zenith, Wakmann, Wittnauer but also other lesser known Swiss brands.
Swiss Vintage Watches: for example dives watches of various brands, but also dress watches in steel or gold
Contemporary Swiss Watches such as Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Zenith etc.
Quartz watches only from Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piquet, IWC Vacheron Constatin and other High-End Swiss brands
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Japanese watches (not that they are not good, but i dont have much knowledge there)
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Send us your information by email to sourcing_chronoscope@gmail.com
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
We provide safe transaction and shipping.
Wir garantieren die Echtheit und die Funktion der Uhr *
Sollte die Uhr nicht wie beschrieben und abgebildet sein, haben Sie das Recht, sie an uns zurückzusenden und wir erstatten Ihnen den vollen Betrag zurück *.
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