Nivada Grenchen unveils the Chronosport 38 mm, a reissue from the 1970s

Nivada Grenchen has recently presented the Chronosport 38 mm, a reissue of a rare chronograph prototype from the 70s.

Nivada Grenchen has recently presented the Chronosport 38 mm, a reissue of a chronograph prototype from the 70s. Only some twenty prototypes of this watch were produced, making them exceptionally rare.

The new Chronosport comes in a 38 mm  x 15.7 mm case crafted from 316L stainless steel, equipped with a fluted unidirectional rotating bezel in aluminium featuring either a white or yellow dot at 12 o'clock (two distinct versions are available). 

A domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating protects the black dial, characterised by a textured matte background with two embossed taupe sub-dials (minutes and seconds) unconventionally positioned at 12 and 9 o'clock. 

The pointed baton indices are treated with white Super-LumiNova while the hands are filled with yellow or white luminescent material to match the dot on the bezel.

The “Paul Newman” Art Deco typography enhances the vintage flair of the ensemble, surrounded by a tachymeter scale.

Behind a solid case back, the automatic Valjoux-7750-ETA movement beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) with a 42-hour power reserve.

Water-resistant up to 200 meters / 660 feet, the watch is paired with a 316L stainless steel bracelet secured to the wrist by a folding clasp with double security push pieces. Various strap and bracelet options are available.

The new Nivada Grenchen Chronosport 38 mm has a retail price of CHF 1,960 / € 2,035  / US$ 2,180. Pre-orders start on July 25, with deliveries beginning in October 2024. nivadagrenchenofficial.com