Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic ChronographvsDuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition


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Measurements
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Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Thickness
15.8mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$2,295
lowest
$2,299
Movement
Automatic
Valjoux 7753
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition for its accuracy, high quality, and bracelet, with one owner stating it punches well above its price point. One owner notes oxidation around the pushers from the small crown on the gold-plated case, though the rest remains in excellent condition. Overall, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition highly for its exceptional accuracy and value.
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