Nivada Grenchen Archives - Time+Tide Watches

26.10.25

New releases from Patek Philippe, Breguet, Baltic and more

It's not often that Patek surprisingly announces a new model outside its ‘regular’ launch moments, like they did this week.

Nivada Grenchen sees out the first-generation F77 with a two-tone and stone dial celebration

Introducing

24.10.25

Nivada Grenchen sees out the first-generation F77 with a two-tone and stone dial celebration

Nivada Grenchen releases limited edition stone dial variations of its popular F77 MKI in the "Last Series".

After Time 2025: Pietro shares what it is like being in Milan for the leading Italian watch fair

Friday Wind Down

10.10.25

After Time 2025: Pietro shares what it is like being in Milan for the leading Italian watch fair

Our man in Milan, Pietro Pilla, was in the fashion and watch collecting capital for the second edition of Italy's own watch fair.

Nivada Grenchen unleashes 5 customisable chronographs with the new Chronoking Racing

Introducing

05.10.25

Nivada Grenchen unleashes 5 customisable chronographs with the new Chronoking Racing

This chrono features five colourways that can be customised not only with straps and bracelets, but with five different coloured bezels.

New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

21.09.25

New releases from Tissot, Swatch, Vacheron Constantin and more

From watches made from mountain rocks to automata that rock our world, there were more than a few big releases this week.

Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic GMT returns in a 36mm Hodinkee limited edition

Introducing

19.09.25

Nivada Grenchen’s Antarctic GMT returns in a 36mm Hodinkee limited edition

Hodinkee’s first limited edition since its acquisition by Watches of Switzerland is an understated, extremely considered retro tool watch.

Australian shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder comes back for a second bite with new documentary series

Friday Wind Down

15.08.25

Australian shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder comes back for a second bite with new documentary series

Former Seiko ambassador Paul de Gelder's latest show, 'How to Survive a Shark Attack', sees him deliberately encouraging sharks to bite him.

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Watch Education

25.06.25

Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide

Understanding how your watch will age can be an important step in knowing how to look after it for years to come.

The 6 best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Buying Guides

08.06.25

The 6 best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Perhaps the most popular style of watches today, these affordable integrated bracelet watches prove you don't need to remortgage to get one.

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

07.05.25

21 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

9 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

Buying Guides

30.04.25

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9 of the best driving watches to accompany you on your next canyon dash

We look at the watches that blend driving inspiration and time-telling best.

The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Buying Guides

28.04.25

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The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Whether it's a simple Casio, dressy Serica, or luxe Bulgari, we think we've covered our bases.

11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

Buying Guides

27.04.25

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11 of the best bicompax chronographs that do away with unnecessary sub-dials

While the definition changed throughout history, the word bicompax always signified elegant, refined chronographs. Here are some of the best.

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Lists

23.03.25

8 of the best ultra-light watches that won’t weigh you down

Whether to achieve impressive records or create lightweight everyday companions, we look to brands that shaved off as many grams as possible.

13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Buying Guides

03.03.25

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13 of the best titanium watches to solve your lightweight needs

Though usually associated with sports watches, this selection of titanium watches encompasses pretty much all tastes.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

02.03.25

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Nivada Grenchen, Swatch x Omega and more

AP released a bunch of watches to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Leica expanded its watch range and we got yet another MoonSwatch!

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

Buying Guides

01.03.25

8 of the best alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay, because you can always get better value

The Tudor Black Bay has been a fan-favourite since release, but what if you're looking for bang for a little less buck?

15 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define value proposition

Buying Guides

09.02.25

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15 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define value proposition

If you needed any more proof that US$1,000 can get you a great mechanical watch, this list of affordables is it.

Our favourite watches from the T+T Shop in 2024

In The Shop

03.01.25

Our favourite watches from the T+T Shop in 2024

As 2024 starts to disappear in our rear-view mirror, we look at some of our favourite watches that launched in the Time+Tide Shop last year.

A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution

Friday Wind Down

15.11.24

A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution

We introduce a new collab with TAG Heuer, the GPHG honours the best of the year, and Mido and Red Bull celebrate extreme sport. What…

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic GMT improves upon the 1960s original while being very faithful

Hands On

10.11.24

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic GMT improves upon the 1960s original while being very faithful

Nivada Grenchen's catalogue takes heavy inspiration from its archive, but its latest release is perhaps the most faithful rendition yet.

Buying Guides

25.10.24

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7 of the best meteorite dial watches

Describing a dial as out-of-this-world might sound a little over the top, but for these watches, it's pretty accurate.

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

Friday Wind Down

13.09.24

Seiko celebrates the Ichigo Ichie in Sydney and Melbourne, reminding us to slow down every once in a while

A week after the watch's launch, we got to taste what it's about.

Nivada Grenchen brings back bezel modularity for the Chronomaster Singer Paul Newman

Hands On

10.09.24

Nivada Grenchen brings back bezel modularity for the Chronomaster Singer Paul Newman

The Singer Paul Newman has all the right hallmarks of a true, vintage Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster.

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Buying Guides

08.09.24

5 of the best beads-of-rice bracelet watches evoking the advent of the tool watch

Are they dressy or are they sporty? Buffy delves deeper into watches making the most of BOR vintage flair.

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.24

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

The new thinnest watch in the world, a strong return for Daniel Roth, chiming Bulgaris, a trio of Breitling perpetual calendars and more!

Tissot & Time+Tide launch the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer with a cozy crowd in Melbourne’s laneways

Friday Wind Down

23.08.24

Tissot & Time+Tide launch the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer with a cozy crowd in Melbourne’s laneways

Tissot x Grendizer x Time+Tide brought the new PRX UFO Robot Grendizer collaboration to Melbourne's Robot Bar.

The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

Buying Guides

18.08.24

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The 9 best affordable mechanical chronographs under $3,000

Chronographs are expensive, everyone knows that, right? While that's often the case, these affordable mechanical chronographs beg to differ.

Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic

In Depth

13.08.24

Deep Freeze: the cool history of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic

With its recent release we wanted to go back to the history books and discover the incredible story of the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic.

Game over: how can other superdivers compete with the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster “Pacman”?

What We Wore

10.08.24

Game over: how can other superdivers compete with the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster “Pacman”?

1,000 meters water-resistant for less than US$1,000 - this retro dive watch's value proposition is pretty hard to beat.

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Friday Wind Down

02.08.24

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Toys for Hospitalized Children's 4th annual luxury watch raffle supports a noble cause, with a coveted Royal Oak up for grabs.

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Ulysse Nardin, Gerald Charles and more

Last Week in Watches

14.07.24

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Ulysse Nardin, Gerald Charles and more

In the rising warmth of the European summer, new ocean-inspired watches are bringing a breath of fresh air to this torrid weather.

The Nivada Grenchen Chronosport turns a prototype into a production must-have

Introducing

13.07.24

The Nivada Grenchen Chronosport turns a prototype into a production must-have

With a Singer Paul Newman-inspired dial and chunky 1970s flavour, the new Nivada Grenchen Chronsport is a reissue of a never-issued watch.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

Last Week in Watches

07.07.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands.

Nivada Grenchen evokes the ’50s with 35mm cases for the Antarctic Spider and Super Antarctic

Introducing

02.07.24

Nivada Grenchen evokes the ’50s with 35mm cases for the Antarctic Spider and Super Antarctic

Capitalising on the trend of reducing case sizes, Nivada Grenchen presents new 35mm sizes for the Antarctic Spider and Super Antarctic.

New releases from Hublot, Voutilainen, H. Moser & Cie and more

Last Week in Watches

30.06.24

New releases from Hublot, Voutilainen, H. Moser & Cie and more

Breguet and Voutilainen celebrate Tourbillon Day; Zenith and Omega celebrate Paris; and Hublot and Ressence go monochromatic.

Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago

Friday Wind Down

21.06.24

Poo-tina: UK farmer unearths lost Rolex Air-King eaten by his cow 50 years ago

You might call bull, but a metal-detector and some good luck reunited this farmer with his Rolex Air-King, after being eaten by a cow.

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz Salmon is for the fancy fighter pilot in us all

In The Shop

18.06.24

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz Salmon is for the fancy fighter pilot in us all

A modern reinterpretation that brings elements from across the Nivada back catalogue for a pleasing finish that can do it all.

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Titanium Meteorite blends ’70s swagger with modernity

Hands On

15.05.24

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The Nivada Grenchen F77 Titanium Meteorite blends ’70s swagger with modernity

Nivada Grenchen's stylish vintage F77 reissue welcomes a thoroughly modern meteorite dial to its titanium case: a winning combination.

Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Friday Wind Down

26.04.24

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Omega hosts star-studded Speedmaster 38mm launch in Milan filled with diamonds and stylish watch-wielding celebrities

Earlier this week, Omega, as Omega is known to do, hosted a star-studded affair in Milan to launch their new Speedmaster 38mm collection.

Tudor is now the Official Timekeeper for Inter Miami CF, and there is a new pink watch!

Friday Wind Down

29.03.24

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Tudor is now the Official Timekeeper for Inter Miami CF, and there is a new pink watch!

A Tudor x Inter Miami CF partnership is hardly surprising considering Beckham's longstanding ambassadorship, but a new pink Tudor?!

New releases from Arnold & Son, Hermès, AVI-8 and more

Last Week in Watches

24.12.23

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New releases from Arnold & Son, Hermès, AVI-8 and more

It might be Christmas time, but this week has been dominated by Lunar New Year models.

Worn & Wound end the year with two Nivada Grenchen collabs, a Valjoux 72 and mechaquartz for different budgets

Introducing

20.12.23

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Worn & Wound end the year with two Nivada Grenchen collabs, a Valjoux 72 and mechaquartz for different budgets

With a choice of new-old-stock or new-age, these aren't just stocking-fillers.

New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frédérique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

10.12.23

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New releases from Squale, Vulcain, Frédérique Constant and more

From Gran Turismo collabs to early Valentine's Day releases, we bring you all the week's headlines.

Go exploring with The Ace x Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic Polar

Introducing

08.12.23

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Go exploring with The Ace x Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic Polar

The Amsterdam-based Ace Jewelers are really making their name known throughout the watch world thanks to their collaborations, especially with the likes of Nomos and…

New releases from Ollech & Wajs, Girard-Perregaux, Panerai and more

Last Week in Watches

26.11.23

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New releases from Ollech & Wajs, Girard-Perregaux, Panerai and more

After last week's Dubai Watch Week madness, you would think there would be a bit of a slowdown in terms of watch releases - but…

A year in review with my Nivada Grenchen x Time+Tide x seconde/seconde/ ChaosMaster

What We Wore

02.11.23

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A year in review with my Nivada Grenchen x Time+Tide x seconde/seconde/ ChaosMaster

We're pretty proud of all the limited editions that bore the Time+Tide name thus far, but the Nivada Grenchen ChaosMaster Sigh of Relief holds a…

New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

24.09.23

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New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

This week’s selection mainly includes many watches that are off the beaten path. The famous independent MB&F and the very popular Furlan Marri are just…

The Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio is finally here

News

29.08.23

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The Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio is finally here

Editor’s note: We’re beyond excited to share with you the news of the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio finally being open. In a sneak peek of…

New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

Last Week in Watches

27.08.23

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New releases from Zenith, Vacheron Constantin, Mr Jones and more

With Geneva Watch Days inching ever closer, more and more watches are being presented. As always, we chose only ten, with some amazing releases being…

New releases from Studio Underd0g, Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

29.07.23

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New releases from Studio Underd0g, Omega and more

These last seven days have been full of events in the watch industry, from controversial, vintage-inspired releases, to Omega starting the countdown to the 2024…