Nivada Grenchen, or Croton depending on your location, is a heritage brand that is being revived with the introduction of period correct watches made to modern standards. This is a concept we?ve seen trending in recent years (from Yema to Zodiac), even with more established brands, and Nivada is hoping the strength of their heritage will translate well to modern sensibilities. A little digging reveals some real substance behind the name, and the watches stick to the script. We spent some time with an offering from their new Chronomaster collection in an effort to see how the watch measures up to its historical forebears, as well as a stand alone product.

$1968

Review: Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver

Case
Stainless Steel

Movement
Sellita SW510 BH B

Dial
Black or White
Lume
Yes

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Leather, Tropic, Steel Bracelet

Water Resistance
200 Meters

Dimensions
38.3X46.5mm

Thickness
14.8mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Screw In

Warranty
Yes

Price
$1968

Historical Context
The Nivada Grenchen brand dates to 1926, and is named for the town in Switzerland that sits east of Lausanne. The brand operated under the name Wüllimann Schneider Nivada S.A for its founders Otto Wüllimann, Hermand Schlindler, and Jacob Schneider. Their aim was to create professional instruments that were practical, usable, and tough. Their watches were early to adopt automatic movements from the likes of ETA and Phénix S.A in the ...