The « Big Eye » Chronomaster Reedition is a faithful tribute to the iconic 85006 reference, like the vintage one it is Powered With Vintage And Restored Valjoux 23 VZ.
The Valjoux Cal. 23 VZ Is A Celebrated Hand-Winding Chronograph Movement In The Valjoux 72 Family Produced From 1916 Through 1974. It Was Replaced By The Faster-Beating Cal. 236. Implementing Willy Breitling’s Dual-Pusher Design With A Column Wheel, It Remains Desirable To This Day. The Design Of The Chronograph Works, Visible At The Back, Are Particularly Appealing.
The "VZ" Name Stands For "Valjoux Zähler", Meaning Simply "Valjoux Chronograph".
Source: Grail Watch Reference
Limited Edition of 50 * pieces
Case: Stainless steel with shiny black aluminum inlay
Band: Black textured leather w/ small holes
Dials: Solid matt black dial w/ printing and Grey/Orange/Blue CD track sub-dials w/ printing
Hands: Shiny silver with SuperLuminova SLC5, Sec. hand: Orange Lollipop 185C, Sud. hands: shiny steel, and white
Movement: Valjoux 23 VZ
| Case Diameter | 38mm w/o bezel |
|---|---|
| Case Thickness | 12.65mm |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Case Finish | Polished & Brushed |
| Lug to Lug | 46.5mm |
| Lug Width | 20x16mm |
| Buckle | 316L stainless steel pin buckle |
| Indexes | Double-printed w/ Super Lum. & Black |
| Bezel | 39mm bezel w/ no "Click" |
| Strap | Black leather strap |
Meet a blue queen of the oceans, the Nivada Grenchen × Seconde/Seconde Jellyfish Depthmaster.
Nivada’s latest and greatest is perhaps one of their most iconic non-chronograph watch models, the Antarctic Spider.
What would you call a modern watch that looks like the vintage model that served as inspiration? A re-edition, right?
Nivada Grenchen is one of our favorite recently resuscitated heritage brands for a few reasons. The first, of course, is the watches themselves.
Nivada Grenchen’s latest project is interesting as it isn’t merely a reworking of a classic reference, but has something a little extra underneath the caseback in the form of a vintage movement.
What do we all really want from a vintage watch? We want a good watch. Of course we want a good watch. And we want more.
Following the reissue of their Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, Nivada Grenchen is poised to launch the next chapter of the brand’s resurgence with the Depthmaster.
"Does it really look that close to the original vintage Nivada Grenchen?”
And, I’m happy to say, the answer is, yes!"
"This is a watch and brand that brings a welcome sense of nostalgia and character to the wrist, and makes for a near perfect weekender in the process."
"The Nivada Grenchen relaunching is fantastic to see. A refreshing side of these watches is how they have nailed something so easy to miss. They clearly have engaged in a lot of listening. They have listened to what the market wants in a way that is sure to pay off for them. "
"The Nivada Gretchen models reviewed here are some of the best representations in terms of size, wearability, and representation of past brand aesthetics compared to their original counterparts that I’ve experienced."
A few months ago we shared the news that well-adored watch brand Nivada Grenchen was making a return through the re-release of their serious-looking
