Here we have a 1950s Nivada Aquamatic, a Swiss-made automatic 17-jewel wristwatch that beautifully represents the early days of automatic timekeeping. What immediately stands out is the waffle-textured dial, a design detail highly sought after by collectors, paired with applied gold indices that catch the light with vintage elegance.
Nivada, founded in Grenchen, Switzerland in 1926, earned a reputation for creating durable, well-engineered tool and dress watches. The Aquamatic line was among the brand’s most important mid-century offerings—showcasing both innovation in automatic winding systems and stylish dials that blended practicality with flair. During the 1950s and 1960s, Nivada was widely respected and distributed across the globe, even partnering with Croton for the U.S. market.
This watch houses a Swiss 17-jewel automatic movement, running well and keeping time by vintage standards. Its combination of the waffle dial and applied indices gives it a striking presence on the wrist, balancing texture and refinement in a way that few watches of the era managed to achieve.
With its mid-century charm, historic significance, and wearable style, this Nivada Aquamatic is a piece of horological history that remains as enjoyable to wear today as it was over half a century ago.
Here we have a 1950s Nivada Aquamatic, a Swiss-made automatic 17-jewel wristwatch that beautifully represents the early days of automatic timekeeping. What immediately stands out is the waffle-textured dial, a design detail highly sought after by collectors, paired with applied gold indices that catch the light with vintage elegance.
Nivada, founded in Grenchen, Switzerland in 1926, earned a reputation for creating durable, well-engineered tool and dress watches. The Aquamatic line was among the brand’s most important mid-century offerings—showcasing both innovation in automatic winding systems and stylish dials that blended practicality with flair. During the 1950s and 1960s, Nivada was widely respected and distributed across the globe, even partnering with Croton for the U.S. market.
This watch houses a Swiss 17-jewel automatic movement, running well and keeping time by vintage standards. Its combination of the waffle dial and applied indices gives it a striking presence on the wrist, balancing texture and refinement in a way that few watches of the era managed to achieve.
With its mid-century charm, historic significance, and wearable style, this Nivada Aquamatic is a piece of horological history that remains as enjoyable to wear today as it was over half a century ago.
