Technical Details & Model History

• Case: stainless steel, 43 mm diameter
• Movement: automatic caliber 2472
• Dial: original dial with tritium hour markers
• Crystal: plexiglass crystal
• Strap: black rubber strap
• Reference: 57023
• Period of production: 1960s
• Accessories: original period Nivada Grenchen box
• Condition: excellent

Key Features

• Extremely rare Nivada Grenchen Depthomatic ref. 57023 from the 1960s
• Impressive 43 mm stainless steel case, with exceptionally large proportions for the period
• Beautiful original dial with tritium hour markers, an essential part of the vintage character of this example
• Powered by the automatic caliber 2472
• Accompanied by an original period Nivada Grenchen box

A Rare 1960s Nivada Grenchen Diver

The Nivada Grenchen Depthomatic belongs to the golden era of Swiss diving watches during the 1960s, a period in which the manufacture created some of the sports watches that are today most appreciated by vintage watch enthusiasts. Reference 57023 immediately stands out for its substantial 43 mm stainless steel case, an unusually large size for the era, and its distinctive design conceived in the spirit of a professional diving instrument.

This rare example retains its attractive original dial with tritium hour markers and is powered by the automatic caliber 2472, protected by a plexiglass crystal. The black rubber strap further emphasizes its purposeful sporting character. Preserved in excellent condition and accompanied by an original period box, this Depthomatic represents a fascinating example of Nivada Grenchen's heritage in vintage dive watches and a particularly appealing piece for collectors of uncommon 1960s sports watches.