Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 ChronographvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow

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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.

Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph at true scale

AC1 Chronograph

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow at true scale

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

11.1mm

lowest

14.6mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$610

lowest

$2,085

Movement

Seiko VK64

Landeron 70

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.1mm
14.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Landeron 70
Type
Meca-Quartz
Manual
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$610
$2,085
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Reviews

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

Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph

Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph is praised for its premium feel at an accessible price and vintage-inspired design. Owners are glad to have the watch in their collection, believing it serves a solid purpose and noting Anders & Co. did a nice job with it. The 38mm case is noted as wearable. The watch features striking semi-precious stone dials and is powered by the Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement. A reviewer notes it lacks a running seconds sub-dial. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph highly for its premium feel and vintage-inspired design at an accessible price.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow for its vintage appeal and wearability, with many highlighting the excellent micro-adjust clasp on its bracelet as a standout feature. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as contributing to its comfortable fit, and some consider it a great value for a vintage-inspired tool watch. However, opinions are split on the brand's heritage and the watch's overall design, with some finding it "too busy" or "unoriginal" while others call it a "cult classic." One owner notes the lume is unimpressive and fades quickly. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 38mm wearability, despite some differing views on its design originality.

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