To celebrate 100 years of Nivada Grenchen, enjoy the Antarctic digital book — a century of advertising, expeditions and icons.
Since 1926, a singular vision: unite Swiss precision with purpose-driven design. One hundred years shaped by heritage, exploration and the evolution of our craft.
Founded in Grenchen, at the heart of Swiss watchmaking, with one clear intention: make watches that worked, lasted, and served a purpose. Precision and function first — the foundation of everything to come.
Tested during the U.S. Navy's Operation Deep Freeze in 1955–1956, the Antarctic faced extreme cold and unforgiving conditions — and proved its reliability where failure was not an option.
The Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver: a multi-purpose chronograph for air, sea and land. Several timing functions in one watch — a practical answer to very different environments.
One of the first automatic dive watches rated to 200 meters. Solid, reliable, purpose-built — a new direction for Nivada Grenchen.
Rated to 1,000 meters — 3,000 feet — the Depthmaster stood among the earliest watches engineered for extreme deep-sea conditions.
A major disruption in watchmaking. Quartz introduced new standards of precision and affordability, fundamentally altering how watches were produced and perceived.
Sharp lines and an integrated steel bracelet. The F77 embraced the confident design language of its time and brought a fresh edge to Swiss watch design.
Modern re-editions of historic models — Antarctic, Chronomaster, Depthmaster, Datomaster — combining vintage design codes with contemporary build standards.
The Super Antarctic introduced a modern take on exploration watches, while the Depthmaster collection returned — reconnecting with a legacy shaped by deep-sea performance.
A classic chronograph returns to the spotlight — and the F77 makes its comeback, blending its original design language with a contemporary edge.
Rooted in its original dive-watch spirit, Aquamar returned with updated proportions and a contemporary feel — ready for everyday use.
A century marked by exploration, innovation and purpose-driven design — honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Behind every Nivada timepiece lies the expertise of generations of artisans — traditional Swiss techniques, meticulous attention to detail, and the belief that quality is built, not claimed. For 100 years, this blend of skill and discipline has ensured our watches meet the highest standards of authenticity and endurance.
For one hundred years, Nivada Grenchen has partnered with the finest names in Swiss movement manufacturing — from ETA, A. Schild, Phénix and Venus to the legendary Valjoux chronograph calibers, and today Soprod, Sellita, Landeron and la Joux-Perret. Our history is defined not by manufacturing movements ourselves, but by selecting the right caliber for every purpose.
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From early water-resistant cases to rugged tool-watch construction, our innovations emerged from real needs — explorers, divers, climbers and adventurers who pushed our watches to the limits. Performance without compromise.
Each 2026 launch drops without warning. Be the first to know — and the first to have a chance at what's coming.
To celebrate our 100th anniversary, we are preparing a dedicated book capturing a century of Swiss watchmaking. Through archives, imagery and storytelling, it traces the brand's history and its most iconic timepieces.
Throughout the year, a series of launches will celebrate a century of purpose-built watchmaking — new releases, reinterpretations, and special moments, each marking a chapter in an ongoing story.
All orders will be completed by WITH REACH USA LLC, our international seller.
