EU-based professional seller — no import taxes for EU buyers. Get your hands on this serviced Nivada Chardin ref. 96306 from the early 1970s with automatic movement and date. Vintage blue brushed dial, excellent condition, and guaranteed functionality. Model History: Nivada Grenchen (often simply signed “Nivada”) was a well-regarded Swiss manufacturer active particularly during the mid-20th century, known for producing robust and innovative tool watches such as the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver. Alongside these professional models, the brand also offered more refined everyday pieces under various sub-lines, including the lesser-known “Chardin” designation. The design language of this reference 96306, with its tonneau-shaped case, integrated bracelet aesthetic, and vertically brushed blue dial, firmly places it within the early to mid-1970s, a period heavily influenced by emerging sport-elegant watch design trends. This was the era when case shapes became more architectural and dials experimented with textures and color gradients. The automatic movement inside, sourced from A. Schild as was common for Nivada, reflects the brand’s focus on reliable, serviceable calibres rather than in-house production. Watches like this represent an interesting transitional period just before the full impact of the quartz crisis reshaped the Swiss industry. Specifications: • Brand: Nivada • Model: Chardin • Reference: 96306 • Production: approx. early–mid 1970s • Movement: Swiss A. Schild automatic, hand-winding capable, date function • Case: Stainless steel • Diameter: approx. 36 mm (38 mm with crown) • Lug-to-lug: approx. 40 mm • Dial: Blue 3-tone vertically brushed dial • Crystal: New, scratch-free • Bracelet: Non-original mesh bracelet, fits up to approx. 23 cm wrist • Accessories: No box or papers Condition: Very clean and attractive vintage condition. The stainless steel case retains strong geometry with sharp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces, showing only light wear. The crown is signed. The blue dial is a standout feature, presenting a beautiful three-tone brushed finish that shifts in light. It remains in excellent condition with minimal visible aging, clean applied indices, and well-preserved hands. The crystal has been replaced and is in flawless condition. The mesh bracelet is a later addition but suits the watch’s period-correct aesthetic very well. The watch has been serviced and is running properly, with all functions working as intended. Offered with 3-month functionality guarantee I aim to capture the condition of the watch accurately. Please make sure to review the pictures closely before bidding. The watch has been completely serviced by a professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed. Shipping from Hungary with tracking and insurance. If you have any questions or need support after your purchase, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for condisering this timeless piece, and happy collecting! - SpecialTimer