Furlan Marri MechaquartzvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph at true scale

Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

15.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$661

lowest

$2,295

Movement

Seiko VK64

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
15.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.5mm
Finish
n/a
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
n/a
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Taupe
White
Lume
None
x1

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$2,295
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 38mm size and comfortable, vintage-inspired case design with downward-angling lugs. Reviewers highlight its faithful reissue quality, legible dial with tachymeter, and unique "baked" tropical dial that mimics patina without vintage fragility. One owner regrets the automatic caseback causes the watch to sit high on the wrist, while another found the construction felt light and poorly made. The 100m water resistance is noted as a slight limitation for a chronograph. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its excellent vintage-inspired design and wearability at 38mm.

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