Autochron White
$2,2951,423
38 mm200 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Nivada Grenchen AUTOCHRON WHITE is a sharp-looking timepiece tailored for enthusiasts who value nostalgia and historical significance in their watches. Its sweeping chronograph design paired with a striking white dial offers a clean aesthetic that stands out in the sea of vintage-inspired models. Priced at $2,295, this watch is a solid investment for anyone seeking both charm and craftsmanship without delving into the luxury market.
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The revival of a rare vintage watch from the 70s The new Autochron stands out for its elegant design, advanced technical features, and most notably, its one-of-a-kind face. Indeed, its dial is both striking and original, deserving a closer, deeper look to fully appreciate its exceptional beauty: a textured matte black background; two embossed sub-dials (minutes and seconds) in taupe with a hint of khaki, positioned in an inspired move at 12 and 9 o'clock. The tachymeter scale surrounding the dial adds a sophisticated tool watch touch. The pointed baton indices, enhanced with white Super-LumiNova® and a white or yellow dot, underscore the design's refinement. Similarly, the hands, also filled with yellow or white, echo the elegance. The bold white logo and the Art Deco typography contribute…
6.5
SolidSensei Score — Solid
A dependable choice; know the trade-offs going in.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 38mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 15.2mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 38 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 46.5 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- 77002A45
- Released
- 2024
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 46.5 mm
- Thickness
- 15.2 mm
- Lug width
- 16 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- Tachymeter
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- matte black
- Dial finish
- Textured
- Indices
- baton
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- bracelet
- Clasp
- deployant
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Date
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Nivada Grenchen
Nivada Grenchen's philosophy revolves around reviving its historical designs while incorporating modern manufacturing techniques. The brand aims to create watches that are both functional and stylish, reflecting its heritage in craftsmanship and innovation.
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