Nivada Grenchen watch: F77 MKII Smoky Quartz 100th Anniversary Edition

Nivada Grenchen: the F77 MKII Smoky Quartz, a brand centenary edition with a brown quartz dial

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII Smoky Quartz 68060A77 celebrates the Swiss brand’s 100th anniversary 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 quartz, whose brown shades shift depending on the light. As each stone displays its own variations, every Nivada Grenchen F77 Smoky Quartz thus features a naturally unique dial.

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Smoky Quartz retains the angular, integrated architecture directly inspired by the 1970s F77, 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 anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the whole.

At the heart of the Nivada Grenchen 100th anniversary F77 is the La Joux-Perret G101, a Swiss automatic caliber specially introduced for 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 central seconds and remains visible through the F77 Smoky Quartz's transparent sapphire case back.

In the 68060A77 configuration, the Nivada Grenchen F77 Smoky Quartz is mounted on the integrated stainless steel bracelet that constitutes one of the fundamental elements of the F77. According to Nivada Grenchen, it 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 Smoky Quartz directly pairs the historical 1970s aesthetic of Nivada Grenchen with contemporary Swiss mechanics.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Nivada Grenchen
• Collection: F77
• Model: F77 MKII Smoky Quartz Nivada 100th anniversary limited edition
• Reference: 68060A77
• Edition: 100th Anniversary
• Movement: Self-winding 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 hand
• 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 for a view of the La Joux-Perret G101 caliber
• Dial: Brown quartz; no two dials are strictly identical.
• 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 Smoky Quartz 68060A77 stands out primarily for its genuine brown quartz dial. Unlike a printed or lacquered finish, each F77 Smoky Quartz features its own variations in hue and texture. This uniqueness is complemented by a significant mechanical evolution: the La Joux-Perret G101 brings a 4 Hz frequency, 24 jewels, and above all a 68-hour power reserve to this Nivada Grenchen F77.

At the same time, the Nivada Grenchen F77 Smoky Quartz retains the codes that define the F77: compact case, integrated bracelet, 1970s geometric aesthetic, and all-steel construction. The double-domed anti-reflective sapphire, transparent case back, and 100-meter water resistance make this F77 Smoky Quartz 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 distinguished itself throughout the 20th century with collections such as the Antarctic, the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, and the F77. Relaunched in the modern era, the company draws on its archives to put its historical models back into production while updating 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 Smoky Quartz thus pairs a smoky quartz with the Swiss G101 caliber and a new transparent sapphire case back. With the F77, Nivada Grenchen directly connects its 1970s integrated design to a more contemporary approach to materials and mechanics.