In partnership with Fratello, Nivada Grenchen has created a new chronograph watch inspired by a vintage timepiece made in the 1970s. The Fratello x Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph is available in five different dial variations.

Limited to 50 pieces, this timepiece retains some key features of the original 1970s Nivada chronograph. The new model however comes with a number of changes in terms of the dimensions, functions and color theme. Firstly, the historic watch has a 40mm diameter case where as the Fratello × Nivada Grenchen watch measures only 38mm. Secondly, the red dial accents of the dial have been replaced with the signature Fratello-orange.

Finally, the new watch comes with an external tachymeter bezel in steel where as the historic model features an external count-down bezel mounted on the case and tachymeter scale on the dial.

This racing chronograph is available in five dial colors: Full Black, Grey, Tropical Brown, Panda (black dial with silver counters) and the Reverse Panda with white color dial with black counters.

The Fratello x Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph houses the Swiss Made Sellita SW510 M b manual-winding chronograph movement. This 23 jewel calibre has a beating rate of 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). It offers a power reserve of 63 hours.

Fratello will offer 10 pieces of each dial variation (50 pieces in total) for pre-order exclusively from the Fratello Shop on Monday, March 20th at 4:00 PM CET, for one week only. The pre-order window will close on 26th March at 00:00 AM CET.

Each of the watches will have a special pre-order price of €1,499 (excluding VAT). All watches will ship in early June 2023, when a further limited quantity of these watches will be available, priced at €1,875 (excluding VAT).

Technical details

Model: Fratello x Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph

Case
316L Stainless Steel
38mm Diameter, 44.3mm Lug to Lug, 13.75mm Thickness, 20mm Lug Width
Double-domed sapphire crystal front glass with anti-reflective coating
Display case back with flat sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 100 meters

Movement
Sellita SW510 M b Manual: 28,800vph frequency, 23 jewels, 63-hour power reserve

Dial
5 dial variations with SuperLuminova

Bracelet
Stainless steel 20mm “bullet” bracelet with signed safety

Price
€1,499 pre-order price excluding VAT (for residents within the EU, local VAT rate will be applied)

Warranty
Two-year international warranty

Availability
A limited edition of 50 pieces with exclusive, pre-order pricing in the Fratello Shop for the first week after release