{"product_id":"nivada-grenchen-f77-chrono-mecaquartz-blue-38mm-68000q77","title":"Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz Blue 38MM 68000Q77","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eThe Nivada Grenchen F77 SST Chrono Mecaquartz Blue MK2 (ref. 68000Q77) reimagines the brand’s 1977 integrated sports watch icon as a modern chronograph, pairing vintage design cues with contemporary functionality. Its compact 38mm stainless steel case, signature blue woven dial, and riveted bezel deliver a distinctive sport-chic aesthetic, while twin subdials and applied indexes keep the layout clean, legible, and unmistakably F77. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"519\"\u003ePowered by a VK64 mecaquartz movement, the watch blends quartz accuracy with a mechanical-style chronograph feel—offering a smooth sweeping seconds hand and crisp pushers without the maintenance of a full mechanical caliber. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e With sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and multiple strap options, the MK2 is built as a versatile daily wearer that balances heritage design, modern reliability, and strong wrist presence in a compact, collector-friendly package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: 68000Q77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDated: 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet: \u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: 38mm x 12.2mm Thickness x 46.2mm lug to lug - \u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug Width: 22mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: \u003cspan\u003eVK64 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Mecaquartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Blue Dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctions: HMS, Date, Chronograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox and Papers: Inner\/outer boxes, and warranty card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: \u003cspan\u003eDouble Domed Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet size: 7.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNivada 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50110410260700,"sku":"260473","price":740.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/0214\/4926\/files\/NivadaGrenchenF77ChronoMecaquartzBlue38MM68000Q77.jpg?v=1777308089","url":"https:\/\/www.belmontwatches.com\/products\/nivada-grenchen-f77-chrono-mecaquartz-blue-38mm-68000q77","provider":"Belmont Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}