Nivada Grenchen Autochron Mecaquartz Panda 77006Q45

With its white-and-black Panda configuration, this Autochron places legibility at the center of its design. The matte white dial is punctuated by three black CD-track chronograph counters, large luminous indexes and sharply contrasting red accents. The arrangement gives every timing indication its own visual hierarchy while retaining the unconventional spirit that has defined the Autochron since its late-1970s prototype origins. The 38 mm vertically brushed 316L steel case keeps proportions restrained, while the wider 37 mm aluminum bezel introduces 120 tactile clicks per revolution. A double-domed sapphire crystal and 20 ATM / 200 m water resistance give the watch the durability expected from the modern Autochron family. The TMI VK67 Meca-Quartz movement supplies the chronograph and date functions with quartz accuracy and a mechanical-style chronograph experience. Available on the vertically brushed Autochron steel bracelet or perforated black racing strap.

Reference: 77006Q45

Bracelet: Bracelet - Stainless Steel

Case: 38mm x 12.65mm Thickness 44.3mm lug to lug - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: VK67 Meca-Quartz with date - Quartz

Functions: HMS, Chronograph, Date

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.75"

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Nivada Grenchen, established in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland, quickly became renowned for its rugged tool watches that pushed the boundaries of horological innovation. The brand solidified its reputation with the introduction of the Antarctic in 1950, the first waterproof automatic watch. This timepiece gained fame when it accompanied members of the U.S. Navy's Operation Deep Freeze I during their South Pole expedition from 1955 to 1956.



In 1961, Nivada Grenchen launched the Chronomaster, a versatile waterproof chronograph designed for aviators, divers, and sports enthusiasts. The company continued its innovative streak with the release of the Depthomatic in 1964, the first diver's watch featuring a depth indicator, followed by the Depthmaster in 1965, capable of withstanding pressures up to 1,000 meters.

After a period of dormancy, Nivada Grenchen experienced a rebirth in 2018, reintroducing two of its most iconic models—the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver and the Antarctic—at the forefront of its revival. The relaunch paved the way for the brand’s enduring appeal among modern watch enthusiasts while honoring its storied heritage.