Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic ChronographvsDan Henry 1964

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph at true scale

Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Dan Henry 1964 at true scale

1964

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

44.7mm

lowest

Thickness

15.8mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

n/a

MSRP

$2,395

$300

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Thickness
15.85mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
n/a
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
x1
None

Movement

3 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,395
$300
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Reviews

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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.

Dan Henry 1964

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1964 for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and attractive dial designs, with many finding the 38mm case size ideal for smaller wrists. Some reviewers note legibility issues with silver hands on certain dials and weak lume. The quartz movement is considered by some to be "nothing special" compared to automatic options. One owner reported significant quality control issues with debris on the dial and crystal. Overall, owners and enthusiasts rate the Dan Henry 1964 highly for its remarkable value and vintage panda execution in the affordable space.

From video reviewers

The 38mm vintage-inspired case size is a strength. The price point is a weakness.

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