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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic ChronographvsDan Henry 1975

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Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,085
1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
197539mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph40h
197540h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
1975150m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
1975$310

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
15.85mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
x1
None

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,085
$310

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 38mm size and faithful vintage reproduction, with one owner finding its worn bezel enhances its appeal. Reviewers praise its unique "baked" tropical dial, which mimics patina without the risks of a vintage piece. However, one owner reported a feeling of poor construction and lighter-than-expected weight, while another regretted the automatic caseback causing the watch to sit high on the wrist. The chronograph's 100m water resistance is noted as a slight limitation. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its excellent vintage aesthetic and unique dial that offers the enjoyment of a tropical watch without the associated risks.

Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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