Nivada Grenchen F77 Titanium Lapis Lazuli 68017A77

Lapis lazuli is more than just a stone — it's a fragment of Earth's deep history, forged through the slow, powerful movements of our planet’s crust over millennia. This intensely blue ornamental gem, streaked with golden flecks, is composed of several minerals that speak to the complexity and wonder beneath our feet. Used for centuries in mosaics, sculpture, and decorative arts, lapis lazuli has endured across civilizations without losing its brilliance. Now reimagined in the F77, it brings a sense of timeless elegance and quiet majesty to the wrist — a reminder that some of the universe’s greatest wonders have always been right here on Earth.

Reference: 68017A77

Dated: 2025

Bracelet: Titanium Grade 5

Case: 37mm x 12.1mm Thickness x 45mm lug to lug - Titanium Grade 5

Lug Width: 22mm

Movement: Soprod P024  - Automatic

Dial: Lapis Lazuli Dial, Shiny Silver Applied Indexes, Super Lum. White Dots

Functions: HMS

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

Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5"

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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.