The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII: A Sports Watch Reimagined
A Timepiece with a Twist
The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII is a sports watch that has been carefully evolved since its initial release, preserving the spirit of the 1977 original while improving comfort, wearability, and long-term appeal. The watch's case has grown modestly to 38mm, measuring 46.2mm lug-to-lug, and is executed in stainless steel. The lugs are slightly more curved for improved wrist comfort and are now drilled, making it easier to remove the bracelet. The overall silhouette stays true to the sharp, angular design of the original F77, with its octagonal bezel with eight exposed screws and a double-domed sapphire crystal. Water resistance remains 100m.
Two Dial Families
At the heart of the MkII collection are two dial families: the classic braided dials and the return of stone dials. The braided, or "tressed" dial is offered in black, grey, blue, and white, with or without a date, and it repeats the distinctive texture that made earlier F77 versions distinctive. The stone dial collection brings a different character to the MkII, with four materials offered: lapis lazuli, meteorite, green aventurine, and dark blue aventurine. Each stone dial is unique in texture and color, linking horology to cosmic history.
Movement and Functions
Powering the new Nivada Grenchen F77 Mark II is the Soprod P024 automatic, an ETA 2824-2 alternative. It has 25 jewels, operates at 28,800vph, and offers a 42-hour power reserve. Functions include central hours, minutes, and hacking seconds, and there’s also a date complication that can be utilized or not.
Bracelet and Price
The watch is worn on an integrated steel bracelet; rubber and fabric straps are also available. Prices start at EUR 1,220 for the classic braided dials and EUR 1,420 for the stone dials. For more information, please visit Nivada Grenchen’s website.
Technical Specifications
Case: 38mm diameter x 12.2mm thickness - stainless steel - brushed surfaces with polished bevels - integrated bracelet construction - sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating - drilled lugs - 100m water resistance
Dial: Stone dial versions: lapis lazuli, meteorite, dark blue aventurine or green aventurine - natural stone dials, each unique in texture and color - applied baton hour markers with Super-LumiNova dots on the periphery - openworked baton hands with Super-LumiNova
Braided (tressed) dial versions: black, grey, blue or white - textured braided pattern - applied faceted baton markers with Super-LumiNova dots - openworked baton hands with Super-LumiNova - available with or without date at 3 o’clock
Movement: Soprod P024 - automatic - 25 jewels - 28,800vph - 42h power reserve - hours, minutes, central seconds (date or no-date depending on version)
Bracelet: stainless steel integrated bracelet - brushed with polished bevels - folding clasp
Availability: regular production
Price: EUR 1,220 / USD 1,160 - Braided Dial
EUR 1,420 / USD 1,360 - Stone Dial
