Nivada Grenchen

Nivada Grenchen, a Swiss watch brand with origins in 1926

Nivada Grenchen is a Swiss watch brand founded in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland. According to its own history, it became known for its horological innovation, especially during the 1950s and 1960s, with collections such as the Antarctic and the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, designed for adventure and durability. Nearly a century later, the company was relaunched with the aim of reviving its heritage and the design codes that made it recognizable.

Collections and notable models

The catalog is organized around several watch families, including Antarctic, F77, Autochron, Depthmaster, Chronomaster and Aquamar. The company sells automatic and mecaquartz versions, with cases in various sizes and finishes. Among the visible models are the F77 SST Green Aventurine MK2 in 38 mm, the F77 Gold MK2 in 38 mm, the Antarctic Eggshell Beige Luminova in 38 mm, the F77 SST Meteorite MK2 in 38 and 41 mm, the Antarctic Glacier in 38 mm, the F77 SST Chrono Mecaquartz Carbon MK2 in 38 mm, the F77 SST Lapis Lazuli MK2 in 38 mm, the Autochron Panda Mecaquartz, the Autochron Orange Automatic, the Super Antarctic 3.6.9 Black No Vintage Effect with white luminova in 38 mm, the Autochron Mecaquartz and the Autochron Reverse Panda Mecaquartz.

Limited editions and commemorative series

The brand has introduced a series of limited editions under the 100 Years name, in a 38 mm format, with dials made from materials such as ice agate, labradorite, shungite black, black opal, jade, smoky quartz and azurite. These pieces are announced as new releases and some are listed as sold out or with a closed edition. Models from the F77 MK2 line with stone finishes are also included, such as the F77 MK2 Ice Agate, the F77 MK2 Black Opal, the F77 MK2 Shungite Black, the F77 MK2 Labradorite, the F77 MK2 Jade, the F77 MK2 Smoky Quartz and the F77 MK2 Azurite.

Catalog prices

The site shows reference prices in US dollars. The F77 SST Green Aventurine MK2, F77 SST Meteorite MK2 in 38 mm and F77 SST Lapis Lazuli MK2 models start at $1,360; the F77 Gold MK2 at $1,560; the Antarctic Eggshell Beige Luminova, the Antarctic Glacier and the Super Antarctic 3.6.9 Black No Vintage Effect at $945; the F77 SST Meteorite MK2 in 41 mm is listed at $1,860; the F77 SST Chrono Mecaquartz Carbon MK2 from $540; the F77 MK2 models from the 100 Years series from $1,590; the Autochron Panda Mecaquartz, the Autochron Mecaquartz and the Autochron Reverse Panda Mecaquartz from $530; and the Autochron Orange Automatic from $2,295. These are amounts indicated in the catalog analyzed and may vary.

Recognition in the specialist press

The company features comments from watch media and critics on its website. Notable mentions include reviews of the F77 and its finishes, the Autochron Blue and its ETA Valjoux 7750 movement, the lapis lazuli dial and its unique character, and the recreation of vintage-style watches around the $1,000 mark. A French review is also mentioned, praising a sporty reissue for its design, lightness and comfort.

Sales, warranty and customer service

The company states that orders are completed through WITH REACH USA LLC, its international seller. It offers a two-year warranty, shipping and delivery policies, returns and exchanges, order tracking, FAQs, watch manuals and a size guide. It also has a network of official retailers where the watches can be seen and tried on, and offers programs to become a retailer or agent.