COW — Croton, Nivada S.A.

ID52
CodeCOW
ResumeCroton, Nivada S.A.
ManufacturersNivada
Active Period1936–1971
DescriptionCroton Watch Co. Inc. (New York, founded 1878) used code COW to import Nivada Grenchen watches under a distribution agreement struck around 1939, possibly first discussed at the 1939 New York World's Fair. US-market Nivada watches were sold as 'Croton Nivada', 'Croton Nivada Grenchen', or plain 'Croton'; COW is found stamped directly into the movement. The partnership survived an early legal challenge by Movado, which sought to block the Nivada name in the US market.
Created AtMay 15, 2026
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