Nivada Grenchen Watch: Blue Autochron Mecaquartz

NIVADA GRENCHEN Autochron Mecaquartz: a chronograph with a strong 70s personality

The Nivada Grenchen Autochron Mecaquartz Blue brings back to life one of the rarest chronographs in the brand's history. Inspired by an Autochron prototype developed in the late 1970s, this Autochron faithfully replicates the aesthetic codes of this model that has become a cult favorite among collectors. True to the Nivada Grenchen DNA, this Autochron now combines vintage charm with the reliability of an easy-to-use mecaquartz movement.

This Nivada Grenchen Autochron Mecaquartz stands out with its blue grained dial enhanced by three black sub-dials. This architecture reveals an assertive and versatile look. The 120-click aluminum rotating bezel with a yellow marker at 12 o'clock further reinforces the sporty character of the Autochron Blue.

The case of the Autochron Mecaquartz is crafted from 316L stainless steel with finishes that alternate between polished and brushed surfaces. Its contained diameter of 38 mm, its thickness of only 10.8 mm (excluding crystal), and its lug-to-lug length of 44.3 mm provide excellent comfort on the wrist. Its double-domed sapphire crystal and screw-down crown complete a construction designed for daily use.

Powered by the Seiko VK67 Mecaquartz caliber, the Nivada Grenchen Autochron combines the precision of a quartz movement with the feel of a true mechanical chronograph. The central chronograph seconds hand sweeps across the blue dial fluidly, while the pushers offer a crisp and precise engagement. This hybrid architecture allows the Autochron Mecaquartz to benefit from a battery life of approximately three years while retaining the sensations of a traditional chronograph.

Available on a wide choice of straps, the Nivada Grenchen Autochron Blue retains all the versatility that characterized the original model. With its 200-meter water resistance, this Autochron Mecaquartz is as comfortable on the road as it is in the water.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Nivada Grenchen
• Model: Autochron Mecaquartz Blue
• Movement: Seiko VK67 Mecaquartz with date
• Function: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, tricompax chronograph
• Accuracy: +/- 20 seconds per month
• Autonomy: Approximately 3 years
• Case: 316L stainless steel, 38 mm diameter, 10.8 mm thickness, 44.3 mm lug-to-lug
• Crystal: Double-domed sapphire
• Dial: Grained blue, black sub-dials at 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, date at 3 o'clock
• Bezel: Aluminum 120-click
• Caseback: Screw-down steel, Nivada Grenchen logo engraving
• Water resistance: 200m (20 ATM)
• Straps: Steel, black racing leather, or blue tropic rubber, your choice
• Spring bars: quick-release
• Lug width: 20 mm
• Nivada Grenchen warranty: 2 years
  

Why choose this watch?

The Nivada Grenchen Autochron Mecaquartz Blue is ideal for vintage chronograph enthusiasts who want to enjoy a reliable and easy-to-live-with watch. Its mecaquartz movement offers the pleasure of using a mechanical chronograph while benefiting from the precision and simplicity of a quartz movement.

The Nivada Grenchen Autochron Blue faithfully follows the design of a historic prototype that is almost impossible to find today. With its 38 mm diameter, 200-meter water resistance, and style inspired by the 1970s, this Autochron Blue is a unique proposition in the world of neo-vintage chronographs.

About the brand Nivada Grenchen

Since 1926, Nivada Grenchen has been developing iconic Swiss watches made to stand the test of time. Antarctic, Chronomaster, Depthmaster, or even the F77; all these names have marked the history of watchmaking. With the Autochron, Nivada Grenchen takes us on a journey back to the 70s, driven by automotive sensations felt directly on the wrist.