Croton Chrono (106 17J)
$1,995Product Details
| Brand | Croton |
|---|---|
| Reference / SKU | 210000002632 |
| Gender | Men's |
| Case | Stainless Steel 38mm |
| Bezel | Aluminum |
| Crystal | Plexiglass |
| Dial | Black |
| Bracelet / Strap | Leather, Strap, Black |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Complication | Chronograph |
| Condition | Pre-Owned |
| Box & Papers | No Box, No Papers |
| Working Condition | Inspected and keeping accurate time. |
| Authenticity | Certified authentic by the WatchDealHub in-house team of specialists. |
| Warranty | 1-Year Watchworks |
| Photographs | All photographs are of the actual watch for sale. |
Reference 106 17J explained
Reference 106 17J — the Croton Chrono — offered pre-owned at $1,995. It is reduced from $2,550. What the record gives us: a stainless steel case at 38mm, black across the dial, a leather strap and chronograph to read alongside the time.
Further detail
Dating back to 1878, the Croton Watch Company was founded in New York City and operated near the Westchester County suburb of Croton-on-Hudson for much of its run. Best known today for its Chronomaster, the brand has a much richer history than it often gets credit for. The golden age of Croton came as an U.S. distributor of Nivada-manufactured timepieces; it was a partnership started out of necessity. By the time Nivada decided to make a push into the American market, Movado, a direct competitor, was well established as a leading Swiss watchmaker. Due to slightly similar names, a battle played out in court from 1939 to 1953 resulting in Croton stepping in as the US distributor of Nivada watches, branded simply Croton or Croton Nivada Grenchen.
The Chrono movement
Ref. 106 17J adds a chronograph you can start, stop and reset. The back is closed, so the movement stays covered.
Fit and feel
It comes on a black leather strap — swap it and the watch reads differently. The Chrono measures 38mm, and it clears a cuff without argument. The obvious buyer for it is anyone who times things and would rather do it on the wrist than on a phone.
Case and dial on ref. 106 17J
Stainless Steel is what the Chrono is built from in a 38mm case — steel holds a brushed finish better than a polished one. The 38mm Chrono is glazed in plexiglass; plexiglass is soft, polishable and correct for the period. Aluminum describes the bezel; aluminum inserts mark and lighten over the years. The reference, 106 17J, is what separates this specification from the others sold under the Chrono name.
This particular example
This is a pre-owned example, checked over by our watchmakers and shown here exactly as it stands. As listed, there is no box and no paperwork with it. The listing records a one-year warranty on it, alongside the two-year WatchDealHub coverage that applies to every watch we sell. Our stock number for it is 210000002632; quote that if you contact a specialist about this listing. $1,995 against a list of $2,550, delivered free and fully insured.
- Warranty: 1-Year Watchworks
- Box and papers: No Box, No Papers
- SKU: 210000002632
- Price: $1,995, reduced from $2,550
- Reference: 106 17J
The Chrono is one of many; the Croton collection and the full catalog hold the rest.
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