Bremont SupernovavsCharlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

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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.

Bremont Supernova at true scale

Supernova

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) at true scale

GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Thickness

14.4mm

10.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$8,250

$645

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko VK64

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
14.4mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chronograph Bracelet
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,250
$645
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Reviews

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

Bremont Supernova

The Bremont Supernova is praised for its well-balanced proportions and comfortable wear, with a premium feel that aligns with its price point. Owners appreciate the white dial's depth and the integrated bracelet design. However, some find the design derivative and the £8,000 price tag optimistic, with criticisms of the double-digit date window and crown guard design. One owner notes the chronograph seconds hand's gold tone does not complement other elements. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont Supernova highly for its comfortable wear and premium feel at its price point, despite some design criticisms.

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) for its appealing design and 39mm case size, with one owner calling it a perfect GADA watch. Reviewers note its solid metal construction and sapphire crystal contribute to a premium ownership experience for the price. However, some owners report the stainless steel case scratches easily, and one experienced a broken link after three months. The lume is described as moderately bright and long-lasting compared to dive watches, and the domed sapphire crystal can create reflections. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting about 40 seconds slow per day and another noting consistently accurate quartz timekeeping. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) well for its design and value, despite some concerns about case durability and crystal reflections.