Nivada Grenchen Watch: F77 MKII Azurite 100th Anniversary Edition

Nivada Grenchen: the F77 MKII Azurite, a centenary edition of the brand with a natural Azurite dial

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII Azurite 68056A77 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Swiss house with a major evolution of its iconic sports watch with an integrated bracelet. Its 38 mm 316L stainless steel case houses a dial crafted from natural Azurite, whose shades of blue and green vary according to the light. As each stone displays its own unique variations, every Nivada Grenchen F77 Azurite possesses a naturally unique dial.

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Azurite retains the angular, integrated architecture directly inspired by the F77 of the 1970s, but now moves to a 38 mm diameter, 46.2 mm lug-to-lug, and 11.50 mm thickness. Its dial features brilliant silver applied indices and white luminescent dots, while a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the whole.

At the heart of the 100-year Nivada Grenchen F77 is the La Joux-Perret G101, a Swiss automatic caliber specially introduced in this anniversary collection. It operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4 Hz, features 24 jewels, and delivers a 68-hour power reserve. This no-date movement prioritizes a clean display of hours, minutes, and the central seconds hand, and remains visible through the transparent sapphire case back of the F77 Azurite.

In the 68056A77 configuration, the Nivada Grenchen F77 Azurite is mounted on the integrated stainless steel bracelet which constitutes one of the fundamental elements of the F77. According to Nivada Grenchen, this measures 22 mm at the case and 16 mm at the clasp. With its 10 ATM / 100-meter water resistance, natural stone dial, and visible La Joux-Perret movement, this F77 Azurite directly combines the historic seventies aesthetic of Nivada Grenchen with contemporary Swiss mechanics.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Nivada Grenchen
• Collection: F77
• Model: F77 MKII Azurite 100-year Nivada edition
• Reference: 68056A77
• Edition: 100-year Anniversary
• Movement: Automatic mechanical
• Caliber: La Joux-Perret G101
• Caliber origin: Swiss
• Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour - 4 Hz
• Jewels: 24
• Power reserve: 68 hours
• Functions: Hours, minutes, and central seconds
• Case: 316L stainless steel
• Finish: Satin/vertically brushed with polished details
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 46.2 mm
• Thickness: 11.50 mm
• Crystal: Double-domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Case back: Transparent sapphire, allowing the La Joux-Perret G101 caliber to be observed
• Dial: Natural Azurite; no dial is strictly identical to another.
• Hands: Silver, cigarette style
• Indices: Brilliant silver applied baton indices
• Luminescence: White luminescent dots on the dial
• Bracelet: Integrated stainless steel flat-link bracelet
• Bracelet dimensions: 22 × 16 mm
• Clasp: Folding buckle
• Water resistance: 10 ATM / 100 meters
• Origin: Swiss Made
• Nivada Grenchen warranty: 2 years

Why choose this watch?

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII Azurite 68056A77 is distinguished above all by its genuine natural Azurite dial. Unlike a printed or lacquered finish, every F77 Azurite displays its own variations in shade and texture. This uniqueness is complemented by an important mechanical evolution: the La Joux-Perret G101 provides this Nivada Grenchen F77 with a 4 Hz frequency, 24 jewels, and, most importantly, a 68-hour power reserve.

At the same time, the Nivada Grenchen F77 Azurite retains the codes that define the F77: compact case, integrated bracelet, 1970s geometric aesthetic, and all-steel construction. The double-domed anti-reflective sapphire, the transparent case back, and the 100-meter water resistance make this F77 Azurite as technically interesting as it is visually. For its centenary, Nivada Grenchen has thus evolved one of its most recognizable silhouettes without altering its identity.

About the Nivada Grenchen brand

Founded in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland, Nivada Grenchen made a name for itself during the 20th century with collections such as the Antarctic, the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, and the F77. Relaunched in the modern era, the house draws on its archives to put its historical models back into production while upgrading their movements, materials, and finishes.

To celebrate its centenary in 2026, Nivada Grenchen has partnered with La Joux-Perret to create a new generation of F77s with natural stone dials. The Nivada Grenchen F77 Azurite thus combines natural Azurite with the Swiss G101 caliber and a new transparent sapphire case back. With the F77, Nivada Grenchen directly links its integrated 1970s design with a more contemporary approach to materials and mechanics.