Nivada - SMALL -SECOND - Sin precio de reserva - Hombre - 1960-1969

Nivada Vintage Swiss Watch – Mechanical Manual Winding – Small Seconds – Champagne Dial – Chrome-Plated Case – Stainless Steel Back

A charming vintage Nivada wristwatch from the 1960s, featuring a classic chrome-plated case, elegant champagne dial and traditional small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. Combining understated Swiss design with timeless mechanical craftsmanship, this piece reflects the refined simplicity of mid-century watchmaking.

The attractive champagne dial features applied silver-tone baton hour markers, slender hands with aged luminous inserts and a delicate minute track around its outer edge. The subsidiary seconds display at 6 o'clock creates a beautifully balanced composition, while the Nivada shield emblem adds a distinctive touch of vintage character.
With its 36 mm case and elegant proportions, this watch offers a classic appearance suitable for both everyday wear and vintage watch collections. Powered by a Swiss mechanical hand-wound movement, it represents the enduring appeal of traditional mechanical horology.

Technical Details
Brand: Nivada
Model: Vintage Small Seconds
Gender: Men's
Movement: Swiss mechanical manual winding
Case material: Chrome-plated base metal
Case back: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 36 mm (excluding crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Dial: Champagne dial with applied silver-tone baton indexes
Hands: Silver-tone hands with aged luminous inserts
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o'clock
Special features: Traditional small seconds display, Nivada shield logo
Case back markings: Stainless Steel Back, Swiss Made, Waterresistant
Case back reference: 45006
Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Strap length: Approx. 21-22 cm including watch
Water resistance: Not tested for water resistance
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B

Condition Report
This Nivada vintage wristwatch is presented in Grade B condition, displaying signs of age and wear consistent with its vintage character. The chrome-plated case shows noticeable scratches, surface marks and areas of plating wear. Some areas reveal the underlying metal, reflecting the natural ageing of the watch.
The champagne dial retains its attractive vintage appearance, with small spots, light discoloration and natural patina. The applied silver-tone hour markers remain well defined, while the hands show signs of ageing, including deterioration of the luminous material.

The small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock remains clearly visible and preserves the traditional aesthetic of the watch. The acrylic crystal displays surface scratches and signs of normal use. The stainless steel case back shows scratches and handling marks, while retaining its engraved markings and reference number.
The generic brown leather strap shows significant signs of use, including creasing, surface wear and ageing around the attachment points.
Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed, regardless of the original case back inscription.
Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and show the actual condition of the watch.

Story & Heritage
Nivada is a historic Swiss watchmaking name with origins dating back to the early 20th century. The brand became recognised for producing reliable mechanical wristwatches that combined Swiss technical expertise with practical and elegant designs.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Nivada gained particular recognition through its sports and professional watch collections, including the famous Antarctic and Chronomaster models. These watches helped establish the brand's reputation among enthusiasts of robust and innovative Swiss timepieces.
Alongside its more specialised collections, Nivada also produced classic mechanical wristwatches designed for everyday elegance and reliability.
This vintage Small Seconds model reflects the traditional aesthetic of the period, with its champagne dial, applied baton indexes and subsidiary seconds display.

The small seconds complication is closely associated with the history of mechanical watchmaking, recalling an era when precision engineering and elegant simplicity were central to Swiss horological design.
Its naturally aged dial and chrome-plated case give the watch an authentic vintage character, making each surviving example distinctive.
Today, vintage Nivada watches attract collectors who appreciate the brand's Swiss heritage, traditional mechanical movements and classic mid-century aesthetics.
A characterful vintage timepiece for collectors of Nivada, traditional Swiss mechanical watches and elegant historical wristwatches.
Internal Reference Number -FLO-157