NIVADA Depthmaster 1000 / Snake hand / Baby Panerai / 70's

3 800.-

28.05.2026

1820, Montreux

Here we have a beautiful Nivada Depthmaster 1000 ''Snake hand'' coming directly from the original owner.

Nivada Depthmaster 1000 in excellent condition. Hands, dial, crown, etc. are factory original, including the often-missing 3,4mm thick acrylic crystal dome.

Its owner, a Commander Cousteau and divers wristwatch enthusiastic, purchased this Depthmaster 1000 in the 70s and wore it while scuba diving in the Swiss lakes, for many years. He put his stunning watch collection up for sale at a charity auction and I was lucky enough to get my hands on this wonder.

The watch was fully serviced by a watchmaker in Switzerland in June 2022. The complete service is covered by a 2 years Service Guarantee.

Sold as purchased; with a wood watch box and a leather strap that hasnt served much. Plus, the 2 years Service Guarantee letter.

The ''Snake hand'' were produced in the 1970s and are probably the rarest of Nivada Depthmaster models.
A timepiece known by this moniker by many people because of its hour hands resemblance to the head of a snake.