Croton Aquamatic

Not every great timepiece is a known quantity from a marquee brand commanding lofty prices. No, sir — sometimes an excellent watch flies well under the radar, delivering outsize value and a well earned sense of joyous discovery. This small Croton Aquamatic is one such watch: Featuring a 34mm chrome plated case with long lugs, an unsigned crown, and an acrylic crystal, it features a silvered dial with an outer printed minute track, luminous tritium plots, applied 'dart' and 'Arabic' indices, and a luminous 'alpha' handset with beautifully patinated tritium material.  Powered by an automatic movement from ETA, this piece even comes with its correct box and hangtag. (Original price? $69.50!) For someone in the market for a full-set watch from the 1960s with beautiful looks and proportions — not to mention the convenience of automatic winding — this neat Croton is the perfect candidate. The only issue? It's in such beautiful shape that you might find it tough to wear!