1974 Kronotron Antishock 2000 Mechanical Watch
1974 Kronotron Antishock 2000 Mechanical Watch
Reference Number: N/A
Manufactured Date: 1974
This Kronotron Antishock 2000 is a bold product of Hong Kong’s thriving 1970s watch industry, pairing a robust case with a playful green-to-silver gradient dial. Powered by a 1-jewel mechanical movement from Remex Hong Kong, it reflects the era’s balance of affordability and durability, marketed under the “Antishock 2000” banner to emphasize reliability. The cushion-shaped case and applied indices lend the watch a striking presence, making it a charismatic survivor of the mechanical-to-quartz transitional decade.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 35.75mm
Dial: 30.25mm
Lug-to-Lug: 42mm
Thickness: 11.75mm
Strap: 19.7cm
Strap Style: Nylon Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Mechanical
Watch Movement: Remex C-2640
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
Movement Caliber: Mechanical
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Green
Strap: Green & Blue
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Screwdown
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- The movement is stamped “REMEK Hong Kong” and “1 Jewel Unadjusted,” a hallmark of cost-effective Hong Kong manufacturing that allowed these watches to undercut Swiss brands during the quartz crisis.
- Its scalloped geometric dial pattern was a design flourish meant to mimic higher-end textures from brands like Tissot and Certina, appealing to buyers seeking style on a budget.
- The “Antishock 2000” branding was not tied to a specific technology but rather to the marketing optimism of the 1970s, with “2000” evoking futuristic reliability heading into the new millennium.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1974): N/A
Original Retail Price (1974): N/A
