Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38 mm — release discovery
Short overview, not a review. Pros and cons restate published facts only. No buying advice. Numbers not shown on a source we opened are omitted or marked unpublished.
Nivada Grenchen’s F77 MK2 reissues the brand’s 1977 design in a 38 mm stainless steel case with an octagonal bezel, woven basket-weave dial, screw-down crown, and an integrated bracelet (where the metal links blend directly into the case rather than attaching to standard strap lugs). The MK2 generation uses the Swiss-made Soprod P024 automatic mechanical movement.
On Nivada Grenchen’s official online boutique, the F77 MK2 with blue dial on integrated steel bracelet is listed at US$1,260 (Nivada Grenchen product page, October 2026).
Verified specs (steel / blue dial / steel bracelet)
| Item | Published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product name | F77 MK2 Blue Dial | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Case diameter | 38 mm | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Lug-to-lug | 46.2 mm (case tip-to-tip) | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Thickness | 12.2 mm (including double-domed sapphire crystal) | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Case material | 316L stainless steel with octagonal bezel and 8 screws | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Crystal | Double-domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM (10 standard atmospheres, rated for 100 m / 330 ft) | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Movement | Soprod P024 Swiss automatic mechanical movement, 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), 38-hour power reserve | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Crown | Screw-down locking crown | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Dial / hands | Blue basket-weave pattern; applied silver baton indices and hands with Swiss Super-LumiNova | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Bracelet | Integrated 316L stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| US price (direct) | US$1,260 (Nivada Grenchen product page, Oct 2026) | Nivada Grenchen product page |
| Singapore price | Not published | Nivada Grenchen product page |
Fit on 6–7 in wrists (6.5 in reference)
Nivada Grenchen publishes 46.2 mm lug-to-lug (case tip-to-tip) for the 38 mm case. At 12.2 mm, thickness does not change the score. See the fit checker.
| Wrist (approx.) | Official lug to lug | Thickness | Fit note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 in (152 mm) | 46.2 mm | 12.2 mm | High risk: 46.2 mm is past the flat top of a 6 in wrist (about 44.6 mm). |
| 6.5 in (165 mm) — reference | 46.2 mm | 12.2 mm | Moderate risk: 46.2 mm is close to the flat top of a 6.5 in wrist (about 48.3 mm). |
| 7.0 in (178 mm) | 46.2 mm | 12.2 mm | Low risk: 46.2 mm is under 90% of the flat top of a 7 in wrist (about 52.1 mm). |
Not published
- Exact weight in grams on the steel bracelet — not published on the product page.
- On-wrist photography at 6.5 in — not published by Nivada Grenchen on the official product page.
Short overview
Pros (from published facts)
- Nivada Grenchen publishes complete case dimensions: 38 mm diameter, 46.2 mm lug-to-lug, and 12.2 mm thickness.
- 100 m water resistance with screw-down crown, double-domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating, and Swiss automatic Soprod P024 calibre.
Cons / gaps (from published facts)
- Gram weight with all links attached is not listed on the brand specification table.
Singapore note
All Watches, Vincent Watch and Red Army Watches carry Nivada Grenchen in Singapore (see the authorised dealers guide). Nivada Grenchen’s product page lists US$1,260. About S$1,614 (estimate), converted at US$1 = S$1.2807 (ExchangeRate-API open rates, 10 Oct 2026). The S$1,614 estimate doesn’t include 9% GST on imports. Watches are not subject to customs duty in the usual consumer path (see Buying in Singapore).
Sources
- Nivada Grenchen — F77 Blue Dial Steel (official dimensions, movement, USD price)
- Red Army Watches — Nivada Grenchen Collection
- Exchange rate: ExchangeRate-API open rates, 10 Oct 2026. US$1 = S$1.2807.
- Nivada Grenchen — Store Locator (confirming Red Army Watches as official Singapore retailer)
- F77 MK2 38 mm blue dial — Photo: © Nivada Grenchen. Packshot source: nivadagrenchenofficial.com. Not a try-on.