[WTS] Croton Skymaster Chronograph Valjoux 72 (1960s)
[WTS] Croton Skymaster Chronograph Valjoux 72 (1960s)
Gorgeous and excellent condition 3-register Panda with Valjoux 72 movement. I’d compare this in design and collectibility to Heuer Autavias and Enicar Sherpa Graphs. It’s got a black dial, that’s not quite matte or shiny - and it pops against the sparkled silver of the subdials and the tachymeter. It stands out from watches of its era, too. The hour indices are raised and angled, so they glint in the sunlight, and match the fine hour and minute hands that are machined with a slight angling for more surface area. The coin-edge bezel is pretty unique and adds to its air sophisticated ruggedness - this watch was rated water resistant to 50 m. For a watch of this era, the condition is superb. It looks decades newer than it is. See more details below in the description. Read below for About Me. I'm new here, have never sold any of my watches, and I get that may be a concern. I'm an open book - if you're seriously interested, I'd be glad to get on the phone. **Model:** Croton Skymaster Chronograph (Ref. 993000 I believe) with Valjoux 72 movement. Case size is 38mm across, depth is 11mm from bezel to bottom, 13mm from crystal to bottom. Lug width 18mm. **Condition:** Excellent condition. Case appears (to me) unpolished, with crisp edges. Typical swirlies and no significant dings. Dial is in nearly-new, freakin’ gorgeous condition. All of the writing on the dial and tachy are perfectly clear. The only blemish I can see is slight wear on the outermost tachymeter ring around 6 PM. Crystal is in good condition. Watch winds smoothly and sets. Chronograph functions are running well, but reset pusher is not resetting to 0 on either seconds or minutes, so a service will be needed. Bezel appears to be missing the 0 marker, which seems common in photos. Bezel rotates bidirectionally, and does not click. Not sure if this is typical of the model. The inside of the caseback is signed Croton, as well as the bridge of the Valjoux 72 movement. **Provenance:** Purchased off eBay from a jeweler in New Jersey. **Includes:** Generic Hirsch strap. No box or papers. **Price:** ~~$3,999~~ ~~$3,750~~ $3,699. Given condition and scarcity, I found it hard to price this, and am open to offers. Includes FedEx Express overnight shipping to USA. Payment accepted is bank wire, Zelle, PayPal G&S with references (fees covered by buyer). **Pictures:** [https://imgur.com/a/sisVSPi](https://imgur.com/a/sisVSPi) **Timestamp:** [https://imgur.com/a/d6uxYoE](https://imgur.com/a/d6uxYoE) **About Me:** I got bit by the collection bug about a decade ago. The passion waned, the watches went into (well-protected, indoor) storage. It's just time to sell them all. I know it's hard to buy online, harder still when the Seller has no trust built up in the community. If this watch makes your heart beat faster, message me! I'm sure we can find a way to address your concerns with the right dialogue. I'll respond promptly, and I'm willing to get on the phone or a FaceTime with the watch and my smiling face. **Reviews**: [Analog Shift](https://www.analogshift.com/products/croton-skymaster-chronograph-as02319), [Fratello](https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-croton-skymaster-chronograph/#gref)
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