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Nivada Grenchen

Nivada Grenchen Sub Seconds

40992691 AS11265 34 mm
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    Nivada Grenchen Sub Seconds - (Ref. 40992691 AS11265) Product Details

    Overall Condition: Good condition overall. Case is in good condition with normal wear noted associated with age. Dial shows even patina across all dial furniture. Dial edge-wear noted.

    Here at Analog:Shift, we strive to spread the love and shine a light on lesser-known watches just as often as we extol the virtues of those built by the big brands.

    Before “tool watch” became part of the collector’s lexicon, Nivada Grenchen was already building the real thing. Founded in 1926 by Jacob Schneider in Grenchen, Switzerland, the brand’s focus was never on flash — it was on function. Reliability, legibility, and innovation defined its ethos, and nowhere is that spirit more evident than in this beauty!

    A lovely 34mm manually-wound piece, this piece has a lovely multi-tone dial with subsidiary seconds display, and dauphine handset. At the perimeter, an engine turned chapter ring has an explorer display outbound. A classic representation of the best of the era of watchmaking, this classic deserves a place on your wrist!

    Nivada is a name many collectors have come across, though widespread recognition has yet to catch up. Commonly distributed in the United States under the Croton name to avoid trademark conflicts, the brand was based in Grenchen, Switzerland, with roots reaching back to 1879. While its modern incarnation bears little resemblance to its storied past, vintage Nivada watches tell a different story altogether — one of thoughtful engineering, adventurous design, and enduring value. From professional-grade divers to aviation chronographs, these mid-century pieces remain some of the most compelling and accessible entries into classic Swiss watchmaking.

    General

    Condition

    Pre-owned

    Brand

    Nivada Grenchen

    Reference

    40992691 AS11265

    Year

    1960s

    Family

    Dress Watch

    Product Code

    40992691

    Watch Display

    Analog

    Case

    Case Size

    34 mm

    Case Material

    Stainless Steel

    Lug Width

    18 mm

    Dial

    Dial Color

    Black

    Movement

    Type

    Manual-winding

    Bracelet

    Bracelet Material

    Leather

    102

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