Nivada Grenchen relaunches the Colorama for its centenary: a 17mm interchangeable bezel watch with straps and pendants, from USD 695. Available 12 November 2026.
The Matter at Hand
- Launched online on 12 November 2026 for Nivada Grenchen’s centenary, the Colorama marks the brand’s first dedicated women’s collection, offered in four sets priced from USD 695 to USD 895.
- A 17mm case in 316L stainless steel, only 6.75mm thick, with a flat white enamel dial and interchangeable bezels that click on and off in seconds.
- Sets include up to seven leather straps in 8mm width, and every configuration ships with the Time Capsule heart pendant — a hammered gold-tone piece set with a 1.5mm diamond, in its own separate box.
- The Ronda 1042 Swiss quartz movement offers a battery life of approximately 36 months.
The Story Behind the Click
Nivada Grenchen first presented the Colorama in 1965 as “the watch with many faces,” protecting the concept under a Swiss patent. The proposition was precise: a small ladies’ watch worn with clip-on bezels and coloured straps, some sets even converting the watch into a pendant on a necklace. When Guillaume Laidet relaunched Nivada Grenchen in 2020, restoring the Colorama to the catalogue required over a year of development. Proportions, colours and the tactile feel of the bezel click were refined repeatedly before the team considered the result faithful to the original spirit.
Craftsmanship at 17mm
The case measures 17mm in diameter and 6.75mm in thickness, finished in 316L stainless steel with gold-tone IP plating. A flat sapphire crystal protects the white enamel dial, which carries gold-tone applied indexes and two hands. Bezels differ by version: the Golden Hour sets offer three polished gold shapes, while Color Pop sets substitute three enamel bezels in orange, green and white, each with a raised floral pattern drawn from the vintage archive. The Ronda 1042 calibre drives the display, rated to -10/+20 seconds per month.
On the Wrist — and at the Neck
The Colorama functions equally on the wrist and around the neck. Every set includes the Time Capsule: a heart-shaped pendant in hammered gold-tone steel, set with one 1.5mm prong-set diamond, supplied in its own separate box so it can be offered independently at a later date. Collector Sets add the 35mm Golden Sun pendant, which suspends the watch on a longer chain. The watch moves between the two pendants and the strap without tools. For collectors across the Gulf considering the piece as a gift, this two-moment structure — the set now, the pendant later — is a considered detail rather than a marketing afterthought.
Where It Sits in the Line-up
The Colorama opens Nivada Grenchen’s permanent women’s line, priced at USD 695 for the Classic Sets (references 23001Q01 and 23002Q01) and USD 895 for the Collector Sets (23003Q01 and 23004Q01). Around its digital launch on nivadagrenchenofficial.com, the brand presented the collection to press and VIPs in Paris, New York, Zurich, London and Milan. The watch is water-resistant to 5 ATM and enters the permanent catalogue immediately — not a limited run.
| Movement | Ronda 1042 Swiss quartz, hours and minutes |
| Case size | 17mm diameter, 6.75mm thick |
| Case material | 316L stainless steel, gold-tone IP plating |
| Dial | Flat white enamel, gold-tone applied indexes |
| Strap | Interchangeable leather, 8mm tapering to 5mm |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM |
| Price | USD 695 (Classic Sets) / USD 895 (Collector Sets) |
| Availability | From 12 November 2026 on nivadagrenchenofficial.com and through the brand’s worldwide retailer network |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the reference numbers for the four Nivada Grenchen Colorama sets?
The four references are 23001Q01 (Golden Hour Set), 23003Q01 (Golden Hour Collector Set), 23002Q01 (Color Pop Set) and 23004Q01 (Color Pop Collector Set).
What movement does the Nivada Grenchen Colorama use?
The Colorama is powered by a Ronda 1042 Swiss quartz movement, displaying hours and minutes, with an accuracy of -10/+20 seconds per month and a battery life of approximately 36 months.
Is the Nivada Grenchen Colorama available in the Middle East, and where can I buy it?
The Colorama is part of the brand's permanent collection and is available from 12 November 2026 on nivadagrenchenofficial.com and through Nivada Grenchen's worldwide retailer network, which serves collectors across the Middle East.
What is included in the Colorama Collector Set versus the Classic Set?
Both set types include three interchangeable bezels, the Time Capsule heart pendant with a 1.5mm prong-set diamond, and four leather straps. Collector Sets add the 35mm Golden Sun pendant — which allows the watch to be worn on a long chain — and three additional straps, bringing the total to seven.
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