Nivada Grenchen – CHRONOKING ‘Paul Newman’ Orange Edition

 

Nivada Grenchen – CHRONOKING ‘Paul Newman’ Orange Edition

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 CHRONOKING ‘Paul Newman’ Orange X Valjoux 23 VZ

A blast from the past: Nevada Grenchen reissues a legend in a limited edition with restored vintage movements.

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Building on the resounding success of the hybrid Mecaquartz version, Nivada Grenchen unveils a limited edition of its orange showstopper featuring an original old stock mechanical movement, revived for today's collectors: the Valjoux cal. 23  VZ.

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Following the keen success of the Mecaquartz edition, Nivada Grenchen introduces a new reissue of its orange showstopper in a very limited edition.

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Orange is the New Cool

The new Nivada Chronoking 'Paul Newman' Orange: a time machine that takes you straight back to the 1970s, capturing the era's distinctive style. 

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This reissue takes cues from a vintage Chronoking dial hailing from a fabled era that is enjoying a true revival.

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The distinctive dial is a testament to the craftsmanship of Jean Singer, one of Switzerland’s premier dial makers from La Chaux-de-Fonds, the cradle of Swiss horology. 

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Singer is renowned for creating some of the most recognizable and collectible ‘exotic’ dials in the watchmaking world. Notable examples include Omega’s Racing Speedmaster, the vibrant Heuer Skipper, and the deep blue Nina from Universal – all masterpieces from the hands of Singer.

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Anything but discreet, indeed quite flamboyant, this Nivada Chronoking 'Paul Newman' Orange echoes all the codes that defined the success of that other watchmaking legend. 

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Here, we have the ‘Newman’-style Art Deco typography on tan-colored sunray sub-dials, elegantly set against a black dial with an orange gradient minute track. The sense of depth is uncanny.

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Collectors will have a five-week window to pre-order this piece, starting December 28. While it's a limited edition, they may rest assured that all orders will be honored and delivered by early February 2024.

Valjoux 23 VZ : le clou du spectacle sous le capot  

What makes the new Nivada Grenchen Paul Newman Orange so appealing? It’s the heart that beats inside: the Valjoux caliber 23 VZ.

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This watch is truly a time machine, with a fully restored vintage Valjoux 23 VZ movement ready to take you on a journey through history. With a production run that spanned 58 years – from 1916 to 1974! – this hand-wound chronograph is deservedly one of the most iconic timekeeping mechanisms in history. 

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The Valjoux 23's longevity is a testament to the durability, reliability, and precision of its original design. It’s also one of the world’s most beautiful classic column-wheel chronograph movements, incorporating 

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Willy Breitling's dual push-button design. It remains highly sought-after even today. The design of the chronograph gears, visible from the back, is especially captivating.

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Crafted using new old-stock movements that have been thoroughly reconditioned and tested, this timepiece effectively recreates a 1970s watch as if it were brand new. In other words, owning one of these timepieces is like having a vintage watch, minus the maintenance issues.

An exceptional caliber

Founded in 1901 by brothers John and Charles Reymond in Les Bioux, Switzerland, the company operated as ‘Reymond Frères SA’ until 1929, when it was renamed ‘Valjoux SA’ (short for Vallée de Joux, the ‘Watchmaker’s Valley’ where many of the top Swiss brands are still based).

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Specializing in chronograph movements, they launched  the caliber 22 in 1914; it would remain in production for nearly sixty years. However, it was the smaller 13-line caliber 23, developed in 1916, that revolutionized the world of wristwatch chronographs. It found its way into the timepieces of such prestigious brands as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin.

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This movement was produced for sixty years, until 1974. It's estimated that 125,000 of these base movements were made, although relatively few were reworked by Patek Philippe for their chronograph production.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: CHRONOKING ‘Paul Newman’ Orange Edition

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 Ref. 87034M10

Case 
Material   Stainless Steel 316L
Finish    Polished & Brushed
Diameter  38mm
Thickness  12.95mm
Bezel    Aluminum, unidirectional rotating aluminum
Case back   316L Steel Silver Color 
Open Caseback with Sapphire Glass
Glass    Double domed Sapphire Glass
Lug to lug    46.5mm
Water Resistance    10ATM
Dial    
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed Logo
Small eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print
Glass    Double-domed sapphire crystal
Movement    
Valjoux 23 VZ, assembled in Switzerland
Power Reserve  48 hours
Functions
Hour, minute, second, date, chronograph, tachymeter
Strap 
Black “Tropic”
Buckle Type:  Steel buckle

 🔰Limited edition of 15 pieces

🔴Retail price (excluding VAT):  USD 4,900$ / 4,300€ / 4,100CHF – based on exchange rates at time of writing)💰

Delivery in February 2024
 

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