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Vintage Nivada Antarctic Diver Sub Automatic - Date and Depth uncertain

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I bought a Nivada Antarctic Diver Sub Automatic (probably paid too much), but am uncertain of the approximate year it was made. Any ideas? It has an early 70s look to it. Also, it is a "diver" but no depth (e.g., 100m, 500m etc.) is specified on dial or back. The seller didn't know either. I almost posted to the Diver Forum, but decided to consult the vintage experts first. I have not received the watch yet, but expect to later this week. See images for reference. Thanks all. Chris
 

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#3 ·
A movement pic will tell us more.
 
#4 ·
Late sixties, early seventies.
The Croton Nivada Grenchen "Antarctic" was first worn by Admiral Byrd on "Operation Deepfreeze", a series of scientific expeditions in 1955-56 to the Antarctic. The Antarctic models first came out for the public circa 1957.
Regards, Bob.

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The movement is identified under the balance wheel. I just can't read it.
 
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