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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz for its versatile 38mm size, retro racing design, and excellent finishing for its price point. The reliable Seiko mecaquartz movement is frequently highlighted, as is the watch's 100M water resistance and extensive Super-LumiNova for legibility. Some owners appreciate the 12:00 date window and the satisfying mechanical-feeling chronograph reset. However, one owner found the 38mm case too small for their wrist. The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is available starting at $479. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its vintage aesthetic and robust build at an accessible price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Chronoking Mecaquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Chronoking Mecaquartz
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Chronoking Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
Chronoking Mecaquartz$610

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.85mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Silver Vertical Brushed dial, Applied indexes w/ White Super Luminous, Semi-Glossy White inner ring w/ Black Super Luminous dots.
Lume
x1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,085
$610
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