Nivada Grenchen Reviews 

902
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Evaluating 104 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional build quality, stunning vintage-inspired dials, and remarkable timekeeping accuracy of their mechanical watches. Many consumers find the online ordering process straightforward, highlighting that items arrive securely packaged and ready to wear. Additionally, people appreciate the helpful and responsive nature of the support team when questions arise. However, some customers also noted that delivery times and order fulfillment can occasionally take significantly longer than initially expected. A few reviewers experienced frustrating issues involving minor product defects upon arrival or delayed communication when seeking support assistance.

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Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with product, often praising the stunning design, versatility, and build... See more

Quality

Consumers find quality to be positive, highlighting superb build and stunning vintage-inspired design... See more

Order

Users describe ambiguous interactions with order, highlighting a wide split in experiences. While some... See more

Customer service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on customer service. On one hand, many consumers report fantastic, prompt,... See more

Delivery service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

When my antartica arrived I have to say my initial impressions in terms of its looks and build were five star loved how they have aged and tropicalised the dial it’s quite a work of art. Unfortunatel... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The upgrade was done and I am somewhat satisfied. The length of time to repair my watch and return it was ridiculous. It took almost 4 months! The “date” on my watch should advance at 12, but it does... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After nearly a year of waiting, it finally arrived — thanks to a wonderful specialist who made it happen. A golden revival of the 1977 icon: 1𝟴𝗞 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱-𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗹𝗮... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Firstly, I absolutely love this watch! It fixes all of the small hang ups I had about the original Antarctic. Better water resistance and more modern size. The fit and finish punches well above its pr... See more


Company details

  1. Watch Manufacturer
  2. Watch shop

Written by the company

In 2018, the Nivada Grenchen brand was rebirthed with its two iconic models at the forefront--the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver and the Antarctic. The use of modern movements on these vintage watch recreations is paying homage to the legacy of the Nivada Grenchen watches, at the same time, staying true to its precision quality. Since then, we've been actively developing and releasing a wide range of other Nivada Grenchen classics such as the Depthmaster & Datomaster.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

6 months for a quartz swap out

6 months for a quartz swap out, Amber was great keeping me informed but thats it.

13 April 2026
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Reply from Nivada Grenchen

Thank you for your feedback.

We are sorry to hear that the overall process felt longer than expected. We understand how important a quick turnaround is, especially for a quartz service.

We are glad to hear that Amber was able to keep you informed during the process, and we appreciate your patience while the service was being completed. Your watch was returned to you on April 23, and we hope everything is now functioning as expected.

Your comments regarding service time have been shared with our team as we continue working to improve our repair and replacement timelines.

Best regards,
The Nivada Grenchen Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NG customer outreach

The support back of house & administration staff is really switched-on, very good feedback systems.

30 April 2026
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Reply from Nivada Grenchen

We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our support and administration team, and that our communication and feedback processes met your expectations.

Your message is greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.

Best regards,
The Nivada Grenchen Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company

Avoid this company – ignores cancellations and ships anyway!
I am beyond frustrated with my experience. I explicitly requested to cancel my order well before it was processed, received no response from their "support" team, and then they had the nerve to ship the watch anyway.
A serious company respects its customers' decisions and monitors their inbox. Shipping an item after a clear cancellation request is a shady tactic to force a sale. It feels more like a scam than a legitimate business. I’m now stuck fighting for a refund and a return label. Save your money and buy from a reputable dealer instead. This company is a joke!!

2 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

bAD SERVICE

I tried to cancel my order because of their late delivery estimates, but they completely ignored my messages. They wait days to reply OR DONT EVEN BOTHER TO REPLY. It feels like they intentionally delay responding to force the sale through. Terrible communication and even worse service. Save your money!

12 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Weeks of delays in shipping

Weeks of delays in shipping - with no solution in sight. We finally just asked for a refund. The embarrassing penguin watch caused us to lose additional respect for the brand. It is a shame. The brand has a good historical reputation.

14 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impeccable After-Sales Service!

Outstanding customer service!

I had an excellent experience with Nivada Grenchen. Amber was incredibly responsive, professional, and supportive from start to finish. She answered all my questions quickly and made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

Truly top-notch service — I highly recommend the brand without hesitation!

17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be carefull!!

Be carefull!!! I orderd a antaric eggshell beige at the 20th of march.
It‘s fullfill payed and there is no answer about delivery or anything.
I lost my my money and have no watch. I can‘t recommand this company!!

12 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Concerning verification process and poor communication

I placed an order directly through Nivada Grenchen’s website and paid via PayPal with VISA 3D Secure verification.

Shortly after payment, I was asked via email to provide a selfie holding my ID and a photo of my payment card (showing the last 4 digits). I found this request inappropriate, especially given that the transaction had already been verified through PayPal and VISA.

I declined and asked for clarification or a secure alternative, but did not receive a clear explanation. Communication was slow and largely repetitive.

I then requested cancellation of the order. This was not handled promptly, and I ultimately had to open a PayPal case to move things forward.

Only after escalation was the order cancelled and the refund processed in full.

While I did receive my money back, the overall experience raised concerns about their verification practices and customer handling.

6 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The worst shipping delays

I created an order for a Super Antarctic 3 6 9 on Feb 14th 2026. They did communicate a little when I enquired about what was going on. Today is March 26, 2026 and still no watch. Last communication I received said it would be sent out first week of April and received mid April.

I have several watches, and my experience as a buyer from this company has been awful. Out of the many name brand and micro-brand watches I have purchased, this has by far been the slowest except for a few pre orders. Even watches bought off gray market coming from other countries made it to my house in a couple weeks.

There is just no real reason I can see for their lack of expediency. We expect more from these businesses charging this kind of money. My Aragon watch I ordered 2 days ago is arriving today. I was seriously considering another color of Super Antarctic... but this has totally changed my mind. I will not order another watch from them with this kind of delay. Sad, because I was really excited about their products...

14 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Nivada Grenchen Antarctic…

I purchased a Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier watch, which stopped working after only a few uses. I filed an official complaint with the company, explaining that the watch only runs for 3–4 hours and the crown cannot be wound properly.

Despite providing all the details and requesting repair, replacement, or refund, the company has not responded in any way. As a watch collector, I know this is a clear mechanical defect, yet there has been zero customer support or acknowledgment.

Extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism and response. I cannot recommend this company based on my experience.

10 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Flat link bracelet

I placed my order on 2/12. You charged my card and I got an order confirmation and no other information regarding an estimated ship date or anything. My order is 14305. I sent multiple messages through my account page on your website asking for an update or anything. I eventually asked for a refund if you could not get me an update. Nothing, total silence, no response at all. It's three weeks since the order was placed and it just shows as "unfulfilled" with no other updates. I am very disappointed. Please give me an update.

12 February 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Customer Service.

Ordered a flat link bracelet for my Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic. No response after a week. No response to my emails to three different directions. Eventually got through via WhatsApp and got refund after about three weeks. Not a good experience.

12 February 2026

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