AETHELSOHN BamboovsNivada Grenchen F77 MKII
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Measurements
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Bamboo
F77 MKII
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Thickness
11.8mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$299
lowest
$1,790
Movement
PT5000
La Joux-Perret G101
Case
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the AETHELSOHN Bamboo as a strong value proposition, with one owner noting its €1300 price point makes it a compelling alternative. However, a significant concern raised by owners is the sharpness of metal edges, particularly on internal case corners and some bracelet sections, which are described as excessively sharp. Overall, owners view the AETHELSOHN Bamboo as a good value, despite the noted sharp edges.
The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII is praised as an excellent "cuff slider" and a fantastic watch, with owners highlighting its comfortable fit and improved wearability due to a reworked bracelet and lugs, making it a potential integrated bracelet wristwatch option. Reviewers note a slimmer 11.5mm case and unique natural stone dials as key features, with gold-plated models priced at $1,760 and stainless steel at $1,560. Some owners find the flat lugs less than ideal, though the MkII version is considered a significant refinement and fits well on smaller wrists. The watch features dauphine hands and a lack of lume, and the micro-adjust clasp adds slight weight. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII highly for its comfortable fit and unique stone dials at its price point.
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