Vintage Nivada Antichoc Gold-Plated Watch Dial
Watch Component (Dial) · Yellow Gold (applied plating or gilt)
Purity: Estimated Gold Plated / Electroplated (unlikely to be solid gold)
Type
Watch Component (Dial)
Purity
Estimated Gold Plated / Electroplated (unlikely to be solid gold)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (applied plating or gilt)
Weight
Under 1 gram (negligible gold content)
Description
A vintage Nivada Antichoc watch dial featuring a sunburst finish and recessed sub-seconds crosshairs. The dial exhibits significant age-related wear and moisture damage around the edges.
Key Features
Crosshair sub-dial marking, applied 'N' shield logo, and period-correct Art Deco serif for the '12' numeral.
Color & Finish
Champagne to silver-gold sunburst with heavy oxidation and peripheral patina
Hallmarks & Stamps
'Nivada' and 'Antichoc' branding labels; 'SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock
Dimensions Estimate
Approximately 28mm to 32mm diameter
Gemstones & Inlays
Applied gold-toned baton hour markers; no gemstones
Clasp & Closure
Not applicable (component part)
Chain & Links
Not applicable
Craftsmanship Details
Machine-stamped brass base with applied gold-plated markers and printed text.
Authentication Indicators
Period-correct Nivada shield logo and 'SWISS MADE' font alignment
Origin & Maker
Swiss; Nivada (Grenchen)
Era & Period
Mid-Century Modern (likely 1950s or 1960s)
Age Estimate
Circa 1955-1965 based on typography and Antichoc branding
Cultural Significance
Represents the post-WWII boom of the Swiss watch industry and the focus on shock-absorption (Antichoc).
Condition Notes
Poor to Fair (heavily oxidized, surface pitting, moisture damage at periphery)
Value Estimate
$10 - $30 (collector/parts value only; gold scrap value is zero)
Care & Maintenance
Do not clean with liquids; store in a humidity-controlled environment to prevent further oxidation.
Similar Items
Vintage Omega Seamaster or Tudor Oyster dials from the same era
Interesting Facts
Nivada is famous for the Antarctic model used during the US Navy's Operation Deep Freeze.