A century of Swiss watchmaking with a purpose: precision, exploration, and honest design from Grenchen.
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Nivada Grenchen Watches: A Century of Instrumental Watchmaking Since 1926
Discover the Nivada Grenchen watch collection, from the Swiss manufacturer founded in 1926 in Grenchen, the heart of Swiss watchmaking. A pioneer in instrument watches—from the iconic Antarctic, the first watch to reach Antarctica during the U.S. Navy’s Operation Deep Freeze (1955–56), to the 1,000-meter Depthmaster (1965)—the brand will celebrate a century of purpose-driven watchmaking in 2026. Its current collection reimagines historic icons (Chronomaster, Antarctic, Depthmaster, F77, Aquamar) with contemporary designs and the same commitment the brand has held since day one: precision, durability, and honest design in the service of explorers, divers, and aviators.
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When and where was Nivada Grenchen founded?
The Nivada Grenchen brand was founded in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland, in the heart of the Swiss watchmaking industry. From the very beginning, its mission was clear: to create watches that worked, lasted, and served a specific purpose—prioritizing precision and function over aesthetics.
What made the Nivada Antarctic famous?
Introduced in 1954, the Antarctic became the first watch to reach Antarctica. It was tested during the U.S. Navy’s Operation Deep Freeze missions in 1955–56, withstanding extreme cold and harsh conditions, and proving itself as reliable as any polar expedition.
What are Nivada Grenchen's iconic models?
Nivada Grenchen’s historic icons include the Antarctic (1954), the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver (1961, a multifunction air-sea-land watch), the Depthomatic (1964, an automatic watch rated to 200 m), the Depthmaster (1965, one of the first watches water-resistant to 1,000 m), the F77 (1977, integrated bracelet from the 1970s), the Aquamar diving line, and the recent Chronoking (2023). All are available in contemporary reissues.
