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

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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

DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
15.85mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
n/a
Lume
x1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Valjoux 7753
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$2,299
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Reviews

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

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.

DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Limited Anniversary Edition

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.