CROTON

COMMENT

ラグのフォルムが特徴的で、造形が美しいです。オールアラビアインデックスに夜光付きのブルースチール針。クラシックな意匠は色褪せない豊かな表情をしています。自動巻ですので、日常使いのし易さも魅力。

30mm前後のミッドサイズケースは、1940年代当時の通常メンズサイズであり、当時の最先端トレンド。欧米では、星の数ほど存在した時計メーカーだが、当時、日本に輸入された時計はほんの一部のため、日本人にとってはマイナーブランドであることもしばしばある。そんな無名の逸品にこそ、私たちがまだ見ぬ素晴らしい時計が数多く存在します。こちらもそんな当時の時計メーカーの研鑽が集約したもの。腕に乗せた時のバランス感が素晴らしく「ドキッとする」ほど胸が高鳴る雰囲気があります。一目でヴィンテージウォッチとわかるサイズ感が素敵

BRAND

日本ではあまり馴染みのないクロトン社ですが、その歴史は1878年創業と古く、1900年代初期には創業地の米国から拠点をスイスに移して＜NIVADA＞を買収。その後は「CROTON名」「NIVADA名」そして「CROTON&NIVADA名」で数多くの時計を世に送り出します。

COMMENT

The distinctive lug shape and beautifully sculpted design are notable features of this watch. It features Arabic indices with luminescent blue steel hands. Its classic design retains a rich expression that doesn't fade with time. Being automatic, it offers the convenience of everyday wear, adding to its allure.

With a mid-size case of around 30mm, typical for men's watches in the 1940s, it reflects the cutting-edge trends of its time. While there were countless watchmakers in Europe and America, only a fraction of these watches were imported to Japan, making them minor brands to the Japanese audience. Yet, it's often among these lesser-known gems that we find remarkable timepieces waiting to be discovered. This piece embodies the craftsmanship of watchmakers from that era. Its balance when worn on the wrist evokes a palpable excitement, a sensation that makes one's heart race. The size of the watch immediately identifies it as vintage, adding to its charm.

BRAND

Though not widely recognized in Japan, Croton has a long history, founded in 1878. In the early 1900s, it shifted its base from the United States, its country of origin, to Switzerland after acquiring NIVADA. Subsequently, it released numerous watches under the names "CROTON," "NIVADA," and "CROTON&NIVADA."