1970's Nivada Grenchen Chronograph Panda Dial
Information:
Circa: 1970's
Hands/dial: Tritium
Bracelet: Brown Leather Strap
Case: 43.5mm x 17mm Thickness - Stainless Steel
Bezel: Bakelite
Lug Width: 19mm
Movement: Valjoux 7786 - Manual
Functions: HMS, Chronograph
Box and Papers: No box or papers - watch only
Crystal: Acrylic
Bracelet size: 7.5"
Condition:
Case has light normal micro wear, with nothing notable. Strap is in normal used condition. Dial has light spotting with lume intact. Hand lume is intact with light wear. Bezel has minimal wear for being a bakelite bezel. Runs great at (+10 s/d 290 amp)
Brand History:
Nivada Grenchen, established in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland, quickly became renowned for its rugged tool watches that pushed the boundaries of horological innovation. The brand solidified its reputation with the introduction of the Antarctic in 1950, the first waterproof automatic watch. This timepiece gained fame when it accompanied members of the U.S. Navy's Operation Deep Freeze I during their South Pole expedition from 1955 to 1956.
In 1961, Nivada Grenchen launched the Chronomaster, a versatile waterproof chronograph designed for aviators, divers, and sports enthusiasts. The company continued its innovative streak with the release of the Depthomatic in 1964, the first diver's watch featuring a depth indicator, followed by the Depthmaster in 1965, capable of withstanding pressures up to 1,000 meters.
After a period of dormancy, Nivada Grenchen experienced a rebirth in 2018, reintroducing two of its most iconic models—the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver and the Antarctic—at the forefront of its revival. The relaunch paved the way for the brand’s enduring appeal among modern watch enthusiasts while honoring its storied heritage.
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1970's Nivada Grenchen Chronograph Panda Dial
1970's Nivada Grenchen Chronograph Panda Dial
Information:
Circa: 1970's
Hands/dial: Tritium
Bracelet: Brown Leather Strap
Case: 43.5mm x 17mm Thickness - Stainless Steel
Bezel: Bakelite
Lug Width: 19mm
Movement: Valjoux 7786 - Manual
Functions: HMS, Chronograph
Box and Papers: No box or papers - watch only
Crystal: Acrylic
Bracelet size: 7.5"
Condition:
Case has light normal micro wear, with nothing notable. Strap is in normal used condition. Dial has light spotting with lume intact. Hand lume is intact with light wear. Bezel has minimal wear for being a bakelite bezel. Runs great at (+10 s/d 290 amp)
Brand History:
Nivada Grenchen, established in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland, quickly became renowned for its rugged tool watches that pushed the boundaries of horological innovation. The brand solidified its reputation with the introduction of the Antarctic in 1950, the first waterproof automatic watch. This timepiece gained fame when it accompanied members of the U.S. Navy's Operation Deep Freeze I during their South Pole expedition from 1955 to 1956.
In 1961, Nivada Grenchen launched the Chronomaster, a versatile waterproof chronograph designed for aviators, divers, and sports enthusiasts. The company continued its innovative streak with the release of the Depthomatic in 1964, the first diver's watch featuring a depth indicator, followed by the Depthmaster in 1965, capable of withstanding pressures up to 1,000 meters.
After a period of dormancy, Nivada Grenchen experienced a rebirth in 2018, reintroducing two of its most iconic models—the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver and the Antarctic—at the forefront of its revival. The relaunch paved the way for the brand’s enduring appeal among modern watch enthusiasts while honoring its storied heritage.
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Description
Information:
Circa: 1970's
Hands/dial: Tritium
Bracelet: Brown Leather Strap
Case: 43.5mm x 17mm Thickness - Stainless Steel
Bezel: Bakelite
Lug Width: 19mm
Movement: Valjoux 7786 - Manual
Functions: HMS, Chronograph
Box and Papers: No box or papers - watch only
Crystal: Acrylic
Bracelet size: 7.5"
Condition:
Case has light normal micro wear, with nothing notable. Strap is in normal used condition. Dial has light spotting with lume intact. Hand lume is intact with light wear. Bezel has minimal wear for being a bakelite bezel. Runs great at (+10 s/d 290 amp)
Brand History:
Nivada Grenchen, established in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland, quickly became renowned for its rugged tool watches that pushed the boundaries of horological innovation. The brand solidified its reputation with the introduction of the Antarctic in 1950, the first waterproof automatic watch. This timepiece gained fame when it accompanied members of the U.S. Navy's Operation Deep Freeze I during their South Pole expedition from 1955 to 1956.
In 1961, Nivada Grenchen launched the Chronomaster, a versatile waterproof chronograph designed for aviators, divers, and sports enthusiasts. The company continued its innovative streak with the release of the Depthomatic in 1964, the first diver's watch featuring a depth indicator, followed by the Depthmaster in 1965, capable of withstanding pressures up to 1,000 meters.
After a period of dormancy, Nivada Grenchen experienced a rebirth in 2018, reintroducing two of its most iconic models—the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver and the Antarctic—at the forefront of its revival. The relaunch paved the way for the brand’s enduring appeal among modern watch enthusiasts while honoring its storied heritage.
