A New Panda

Jul 17, 2015,07:55 AM
 

Like many of us I find the panda dials of old quite appealing.  And seeing as it's not necessarily feasible to strap a Paul Newman Daytona to the wrist, the search sometimes needs to be broadened a bit.


I've been after a nice one of these for some time now, and finally located one.  The Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver was produced by both Nivada Grenchen and Croton, although almost always with all-black dials.  The white-dialed version is the elusive one, and at least to my eyes, quite a looker.

Here are a few scans.  

Hope everyone enjoys the weekend.

Darren


















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just lovely.

 
 By: eterna-fan : July 17th, 2015-09:38
the age on the hands is fantastic. nice watch!

There's something special . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 17th, 2015-14:21
. . . about pandas. [Marv's ~ '67 Conquest 30CH] This particular Longines has been on my list for years. Cool Nivada, Darren. Maybe a Newman will come someday; if not, you're still in the panda game! Best, Art ...  

Well done, Darren. I've seen a few in Black, never in white, too.

 
 By: amanico : July 17th, 2015-22:52
Cherry on the cake, it is in gret condition! Bravo, my friend. Nicolas