Vintage Nivada Watch — Opal Mosaic Dial (1980s)
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A dial made of opal fragments assembled in a mosaic, with blue and green reflections. An 1980s quartz Nivada, on its original braided bracelet. Checked, delivered with its invoice from Atelier Victor serving as a certificate.
A 1980s Nivada with an opal mosaic dial
The dial of this Nivada is made of opal fragments, cut and assembled in a mosaic. Depending on the angle, each fragment shifts from deep blue to water green, with an orange touch in places: no dial of this type is identical to another.
On this mineral background, the Nivada signature sits below 12 o'clock. Four small white stones mark 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, diamonds or simulants, to be confirmed, and two baton hands indicate the hours and minutes.
The steel cushion case measures 29mm wide, 30mm Lug-to-lug and 6.3mm thick. Its chiselled bezel extends the pattern of the braided bracelet, integrated into the case, forming a single line on the wrist. The crown sits at 3 o'clock.
Nivada, a house founded in 1879 in Granges, Switzerland, presents here a 1980s quartz piece, powered by a Japanese VX21 calibre. The braided bracelet and its clasp are original and adjust to a wrist size of up to 20cm.
Three points to note
01
Opal mosaic — Fragments with blue and green reflections, specific to this piece.
02
Integrated braided bracelet — In steel, original, adjustable up to 20cm.
03
Case 6.3mm cushion — A chiselled bezel in the bracelet's pattern.
Why choose a vintage Nivada watch?
This Nivada combines an opal mosaic dial, a steel cushion case and its original braided bracelet, with a quartz movement. A 1980s jewellery watch, worn on a man's wrist as well as a woman's wrist.
Each piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being put online: movement tested, case and dial examined. It is delivered with the invoice from Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a 1-year mechanical guarantee on the movement and a lifetime authenticity guarantee.
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Technical specifications
- Brand : Nivada
- Model : Watch with opal dial, integrated bracelet
- Estimated year : 1980s
- Origin : Switzerland
- Gender: Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Quartz, calibre VX21 (Japanese movement)
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Steel (steel caseback), cushion shape, chiselled bezel
- Width: 29mm (31mm including the crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 30mm
- Thickness: 6.3mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Steel, original
- Dial: Mosaic of opal fragments, four white stones at the markers (diamonds or simulants, to be confirmed), original
- Hands: Baton, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Bracelet: Integrated woven steel bracelet, original, adjustable up to a 20cm wrist circumference
- Buckle: Original steel clasp
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Good overall condition, fine surface scratches from wear on the case, light traces of oxidation, original dial and hands, Crystal 9/10
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Movement checked and functional, 1-year guarantee
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Is the dial made of opal?
Yes. The dial is composed of opal fragments assembled in a mosaic: each fragment reflects the light depending on the angle, in blues, greens and touches of orange.
Are the small stones on the dial diamonds?
The four white stones placed at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock are not accompanied by a certificate: they may be diamonds or simulants, to be confirmed.
Who is Nivada?
A watchmaking house founded in 1879 in Granges, in the canton of Solothurn, by Jacob Schneider. This piece from the 1980s combines the Nivada signature with a Japanese quartz movement.
Is the bracelet original?
Yes. The woven steel bracelet, integrated into the case, and its clasp are original; they adjust up to a wrist circumference of 20cm.
How do delivery and payment work?
The piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or to your home depending on the destination. Delivery is free.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Collection in Dubai
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