These might be the perfect re-issue watches! | The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver

[@paulbock1867]

I just received the lollipop version for Christmas 2020 and really like it a lot! Stylish, comfortable, keeps great time! I also have an original first-model (1961-62) Croton Nivada Grenchen (Venus 210 movement) that I purchased new in 1962, but I had the "broad arrow hand set" replaced with thinner hands by the watchmaker in the shop where I bought it, so it was "customized" when purchased and has never been quite a true representative of the original (but still a great watch, and still running!). BTW, for Joshua Mount: The broad arrow version does come in manual wind, but they sell out quickly every time the have a new run. Watch the Nivada Grenchen web site every couple of days and be ready to grab one as soon as they announce another run of them.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Absolutely stunning and great B-Roll as always!

[@faisalingalong]

The aged lume version is so close to an original one I’ve had hands on. Love it.

[@bobgox]

both are absolutely stunning, wish you included lume shots of both, oh well :) thanks, great vid !

[@jimf5160]

Both are great...but if I had to choose, I would go with the manual wind version..a little thinner is better. at that price, a great value.

[@TheVarskvlavtbichuna]

Thanks for the review, have been eyeing long time

[@srvtx6527]

Nivada Grenchen has Absolutely Knocked these stunning Re-issues Out of the Park!

[@davidcallan7844]

I prefer the lollipop second hand version as I’m not a huge fan of aged lume, manual wind is a plus too.

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

It comes without aged lume too

[@tunokies]

Great video James. I'd love to try on the broad arrow with handwinding movement as that speaks to me the most.

[@watchgecko]

Thank you but this one was done by Tim (audio) and Damon (video). 😊 The broad arrow handwound is the one I'd go for too! - James

[@martin.B777]

@@watchgecko Stunning timepieces! Is the broad arrow hand model more iconic/collectible? At first glance I really liked that red lollipop second hand.

[@edwardkollar448]

I got the manual wind lollipop model about 2 weeks ago, the one you prefer, and love it. Probably the only option I would add would be a saphire caseback (like Omega offers).

[@watch_a_mod354]

But would that be healthy for the overall thickness? =)

[@haping1]

Great watches. A brand with a hugh history. Price is top! An acrylic cristal would be even more perfect for the watch. I go for the manual wind

[@gmotionedc5412]

I’m about to order the lollipop manual!! I love it😊

[@michaelg8258]

Chrono aviator diver -- a triple threat, an audacious move. I'm definitely a pushover for the broad arrow hands. Jumped on my Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean and both of my Sericas at least in part due to these heritage hands. This NG just made my shortlist.

[@Genegenedtb]

i'd like the broad arrow hand with the red lollipop sweep chrono hand. think they'll do that for me?

[@Asad-2166]

Premium watches should always have butterfly clasp or Deployment claps! Buckle strap is a no no for me and i love glass back too😊

[@elijahinky]

I prefer the lollipop second had version. Beautiful watch.

[@jordipeeters5676]

yes

[@stratmad]

Broad arrow manual wind would be my pick

[@johnhebert3855]

The lollipop version is more legible, but I bought the broad arrow one strictly for its provenance.

[@jackerf1012]

I prefer the more modern one because I don’t like faux patina

[@jmount411]

I wish the broad arrow version came in manual wind.

[@fengxueshanshenmiao]

well it does

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Aged lume and normal lume, automatic and manual wind

[@martin.B777]

Prefer more the dial with red lollipop hand; more legible and a bit more interesting. Both are stunning though.

[@edmundchiang]

Does anyone know if these nice watches have screwed-down crowns?

[@borjacruz9700]

Only the automatic version. Both have same water resistance though. 100m

[@edmundchiang]

@@borjacruz9700 thanks for your reply. That’s very useful information. I’be been thinking about the chronking, so it doesn’t has a screwed down crown then.

[@korssar]

why Mexico is overflowed by Nivada adds and are not swiss made watches but have japanese quartz movements?

[@madbutcher9432]

Because Carlos Slim owns Nivada now

[@davidcrandall4958]

And They are Manufactured in???

[@scaol9658]

OH MY GOD. THIS IS FUCKING LIT..

[@gmotionedc5412]

And they are now 1800 and 1900 dollars now. That’s a hell of a price jump unfortunately.

[@mikerogers5583]

WATCH IS SHIPPED FROM HONG KONG. Poor Quality. $240 shipping return cost. People should know that the watches are being shipped from Hong Kong. The one I received is of fairly poor quality; the hands do not even match the indexes' color. I reached out to support, and Nivada Grenchen is not covering the shipping cost for the return, which is around $240 USD. I would highly recommend looking at other timepieces before making a purchase.

[@divejumpshooter6947]

Man that thing is teeny tiny- I'd look ridiculous with this.

[@davidcrandall4958]

This brand is now owned by the CHINESE Which is a good example of their proqess and stealthy buisiness sense!

[@Make_SPQR_Great_Again]

Too bad it is another old swiss watch company bought by some VC from Hong Kong. They just slap the name on the dial, but has no connection to the old Nivada at all. Customer service seems to be horrible too.

[@Ethan-op5fe]

where are you getting this information from?

[@khazelnut]

Wtf, It's as accurate as you can get for a reissue. "Slap the name on a dial" seriously? Where did you get that info? I read it's bought by Mexican from a South Korean company and made in Swiss.

[@millenbop]

The proportions are totally off. That fat bezel ruins the look.

[@maxmeier532]

that is a 150€ watch. not a 1500€ watch. it should be at least. there is no way that is worth the asking price. not for a brand that was basically just bought to apprehend the ring of tradition and a damn selitta movement. what the actual fuck. margin 90%?

[@romeobumaye6757]

true.

[@frederick4929]

Much too expensive. Almost true.

[@ianwillo]

What other mid size mechanical chronographs would you recommend at £150?

[@guillaumelaidet1769]

Hi, unfortunately just the movement cost 450$ so hard to get a 150$ price

[@arahardj]

@@guillaumelaidet1769 Hi Guillaume - I’m having some real head-scratching Nivada customer service issues... How can this be escalated? These watches are truly gorgeous, but it has to be backed by impeccable customer service. In my mind, the customer service is harming Nivada’s brand image right now.