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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking 38mm Mens Watch Blue
Ref. 87056Q10
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Stepping up in Nivada Grenchen's range
The Chronoking sits in a lineage that Nivada Grenchen traces back to motorsport timing, and this variant makes the connection literal: the perforated racing strap, the recessed contrasting subdials, and the tachymeter ring are all period references rather than decoration. What separates it from a straightforward revival is the rotating bezel system — five city bezels ship in the box, each swappable bare-handed in seconds, so the watch can read as a GMT tool, a lap timer or a dress piece depending on which ring is fitted. That modularity is the decision that distinguishes this reference from its siblings. At 38mm the case sits squarely in vintage territory, and the meca-quartz calibre from TMI — a Seiko Instruments movement — suits that framing well. The VK63 runs the hours and GMT hand on quartz precision while the chronograph module operates mechanically, giving the central seconds hand a sweeping motion and the reset an instant snap rather than the creep of a pure quartz stopwatch. The aqua-blue gradient on the scales reads differently under direct light than it does indoors, shifting from accent to anchor depending on the angle. The five bezels are the detail an owner returns to. Swapping one changes the watch's character more than any strap change could, and the no-tools mechanism is reliable enough that it does not feel like a gimmick after the first few changes.
- Reference
- 87056Q10
- Brand
- Nivada Grenchen
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 13.40mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- TMI VK63
- Functions
- Chronograph, Tachymeter
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 46.50mm
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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.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 46.50mm, 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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