Nivada Grenchen - The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction Hong Kong Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Nivada Grenchen
    Year: Circa 2021
    Reference No: 86018
    Case No: 17/25
    Model Name: Chronomaster Exotic Reverse Panda
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 23VZ, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Nivada Grenchen pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Nivada Grenchen guarantee dated 22nd December 2021, additional sapphire caseback, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    I love that this is a careful resurrection of a vintage classic, down to the original, and important Valjoux 23 chronograph movement. The chunky, stark dial aesthetic is a sporty 60's look that is somewhat underrepresented in today's market. A great throwback watch. - Mark Cho


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    - A brand with a rich heritage, Nivada was born in 1926 in Grenchen, Switzerland, and quickly amassed a budding reputation for purpose-built tool watches that would stand by their wearers, come rain or shine. Unfortunately, like many watch manufactures, Nivada Grenchen was a victim of the Quartz Crisis in the 1970s. It wasn't until recently, in 2020, that a plan to revive the company was finally unveiled.

    - The present Chronomaster Exotic Reverse Panda is a spitting image of its original from 1966, boasting a distinct two-toned “exotic” dial with the squared match-stick indexes that excites any enthusiasts of vintage timepieces. fitted in a 38mm stainless steel case, this watch is powered by a new-old-stock Valjoux 23 chronograph movement, making it the resurrection of its predecessor. Produced between 1916 and 1974, yes—a fierce sixty-year run, the Valjoux 23 VZ is known as one of the most robust and highly recognised chronograph calibers designed by the Swiss. This is an incredibly reliable and accurate classic column wheel chronograph movement that is as handsome as it is technically sound. This watch is further delivered with an additional sapphire caseback that allows the wearer to admire its inner workings hidden behind the dial.

    - Offered in “like-new” condition with its original accessories, the present Chronomaster Exotic Reverse Panda is the ideal vintage-inspired timepiece and is born ready for action.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 86018
An attractive and "like-new" limited edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with reverse panda dial, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 17 of a limited edition of 25 pieces

Circa 2021
38mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$20,000 - 40,000 
€2,500-5,000
$2,600-5,100

Sold for HK$37,800

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