Awake Watches Son MàivsNivada Grenchen F77 MKII
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Measurements
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Son Mài
F77 MKII
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
n/a
Thickness
11.8mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$2,299
$1,790
lowest
Movement
La Joux-Perret G101
La Joux-Perret G101
Case
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, combined with excellent Super-LumiNova application. Its 39mm recycled steel case is comfortable and works well as a daily watch, though the dial design makes it wear larger. The dial features meticulous lacquer work and a hidden, hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highly regard the Awake Watches Son Mài for its impressive handcrafted dials and comfortable 39mm case.
The Son Mài's lacquer dial is consistently praised for its depth and intricate detail. Sharp lugs are cited as a drawback affecting comfort. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to luxury brands.
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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