That’s how the two versions of reference 85017/4531 got their nicknames: the White Paul Newman and Black Paul Newman, thanks to their panda and reverse panda dials. On the other hand, there have been so many Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver models over the years that collectors started to name them for the sake of better differentiation. Vulcain, Wakmann, Candino, and Nivada were all among the brands that received dials with such sub-registers. Singer, the manufacturer of those dials, used the same design on several other models. However, this was not a Rolex-only feature. One of the most prominent features of that watch was its sub-dial markings long, thin white indexes with white squares at their tips along with Arabic numerals in an unusual font. 6239) and why collectors named it the “Paul Newman”. We all know the story of the Rolex Daytona (ref. Still, I was beyond excited when I laid hands on the new “Paul Newman” Chronomaster just a few weeks ago. As one of a selected few, Fratello usually has access to the latest and greatest in advance so we can report on these new creations on time. Since the brand came (back) to the market, I’ve been following its endeavors. As for me, I also had a reedition of a vintage diver chronograph in my bag the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver. He showed me the then-new Breitling AVI 765 as well as the Aquastar Deepstar. As we usually do when we meet, Mike brought some of the watches he had for review, and I did the same. Last September, amid the pandemic but between two waves when life was somewhat open (at least in Europe), Mike and I drove up to the Hague to the Fratello HQ. Perhaps they are recreations? Or maybe it is simply a “return”? Chronomaster on the rise I guess we can’t call these watches a re-edition. Amazingly, the new Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster “Paul Newman” is also equipped with the Valjoux 23. Furthermore, inside them beat the legendary Valjoux 23 caliber. They were only made in small numbers and had the “Paul Newman” Daytona -style sub-registers at the 9 o’clock position. The vintage Chronomaster, “Paul Newman” models, are sought after among collectors. Now, imagine the same scenario with a watch that is not only the spitting image of the vintage counterpart but has the same movement as well? The new Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver “Paul Newman” Panda and Reverse Panda are precisely that. Inside, however, you’d have a new, often automatic, movement. But otherwise, the watch would be identical to the original. Maybe, the design might have some minor changes. What would you call a modern watch that looks like the vintage model that served as inspiration? A re-edition, right? The measurements would be a tad larger to accommodate modern tastes, perhaps.