NIVADA GRENCHEN. CHRONOGRAPHE BRACELET EN ACIER... Lot n° 229

NIVADA GRENCHEN. CHRONOGRAPHE BRACELET EN ACIER MOUVEMENT MECANIQUE NIVADA GRENCHEN. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH Model: Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Reference: 85004 Date: Circa 1960 Movement: 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.92 manual wind Dial: Black, painted baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second markers and tachymetre scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for running seconds and 30 minute recording, luminous filled broad arrow hands, centre chronograph hand Case: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, crown flanked by twin pushers, bi-directional bezel with black insert, No.3181 Strap/Bracelet: Brown leather Buckle/Clasp: Stainless steel buckle Signed: Case & dial Size: 38 mm Footnotes: Nivada were founded in the 1920s in Grenchen, Switzerland focusing on instrument watches that were meant for hard use. Nivada were among the first manufacturers to offer water-resistant, automatic movements and to feature a chronograph with additional functions. Nivada like many other brands of the period, sourced parts from external suppliers, including movements by Valjoux. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Movement: Runs when powered Dial: Overall good Hands: Good Glass: Good, a few light scratches Case: Surface scratches throughout Strap/Bracelet: Used, wearable but would benefit from being replaced Buckle/Clasp: Surface scratches throughout We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts.