SpotlightNivada Grenchen Make A Splash With The Limited-Edition Depthmaster Blue

Nivada Grenchen have reimagined their renowned 1960s ‘Pac-Man’ model with the Depthmaster Blue. The original Depthmaster was known for its distinctive indices at six and nine o’clock, reminiscent of the Pac-Man character from the iconic 1980s video game. It featured a cushion-shaped case and a 120-click bezel with a 15-minute scale. Remarkably, it was the first diver’s watch to provide a water resistance of 1,000m, a significant achievement at the time when most watches offered only 150m to 200m resistance.

Though the brand ceased operations during the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s and early 80s, it was revived in 2020 by Guillaume Laidet, the current chief brand officer, and Rémi Chabrat, CEO of the Hong Kong-based Montrichard Group. Among their relaunches, they reintroduced the Depthmaster with various dial options, including the new Depthmaster Blue. This latest model retains key features from its predecessors but also incorporates updated design elements tailored to modern collectors.

This limited edition of 150 pieces boasts an impressive water resistance of 1,000m, a midnight blue dial, and a matching Tropic rubber strap

This latest model retains key features from its predecessors but also incorporates updated design elements tailored to modern collectors

The Depthmaster Blue features a textured midnight blue dial with Super-LumiNova-filled square and rectangular indices, plus a triangle marker at 12 o’clock. It includes a screw-down crown and a protective caseback to ensure water resistance. Unlike some previous models with stainless-steel bezels, this version sports a unidirectional, modern ceramic bezel with 120 clicks and a 30-minute scale.

The watch’s 39mm cushion-shaped case is made from 316L stainless steel and offers a water resistance of up to 1,000m, making it ideal for both professional and avid divers. It also includes an automatic helium escape valve for saturation diving. Like the other Depthmaster models, it is powered by the automatic Soprod P024 movement (no-date version), with a frequency of 28,800vph and a minimum power reserve of 38 hours.

The Depthmaster Blue is exclusively available on a matching dark blue Tropic rubber strap, adding a modern touch to its classic design.