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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 Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver for its 38mm wearability and faithful vintage aesthetic, with some calling it one of the coolest-looking watches and a worthy alternative to vintage chronographs. The beads of rice bracelet is frequently lauded as fantastic, featuring excellent micro-adjustability. However, opinions are split, with some finding the design "toy like" and "too busy," while others question the brand's heritage. One owner notes unimpressive lume that fades quickly, though the manual-wind Landeron 70 movement provides a 63-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver highly for its vintage charm and excellent bracelet at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Chronomaster Broad Arrow38mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Chronomaster Broad Arrow100m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
Chronomaster Broad Arrow$2,085

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.85mm
14.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
x1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Landeron 70
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
GMT, Chronograph
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