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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz Racing 38mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. 87048Q04
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Chronoking name stretches back to Nivada Grenchen's original 1970s racing chronographs, and this black-dialled edition is a deliberate return to that period rather than a loose interpretation of it. The bidirectional rotating bezel, applied indices and the overall proportions all read as period-correct, and the carbon-fibre texture on the dial adds depth without pushing it into pastiche. At 38mm it wears more closely to vintage sizing than most modern chronographs attempt, and the 46.5mm lug-to-lug means it will settle comfortably on a broader range of wrists without the overhang that plagues larger sport watches. The TMI VK63 at the centre is the detail worth understanding: it is a meca-quartz, which means the chronograph module is mechanically driven by the quartz oscillator. The pushers snap with the resistance of a mechanical movement and the hand resets with a single crisp sweep rather than the stuttering step of a purely electronic module — the functional difference is noticeable every time the chronograph is used. The 24-hour indicator bundled alongside the 60-minute register gives a GMT function that most period racing references never had, making this more practical than the original it draws from.
- Reference
- 87048Q04
- Brand
- Nivada Grenchen
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 13.40mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- TMI VK63
- Functions
- Chronograph, Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 46.5mm
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 46.5mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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