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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic ChronographvsTAG Heuer Formula 1

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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.

TAG Heuer Formula 1

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Formula 1 for its addictive wearability and the appealing double date windows, with one owner considering it a favorite purchase. The stopwatch function is noted as fun and easy to recalibrate, though the alarm function is considered a potential gimmick by some. One owner found battery replacement challenging and desired a movable bezel. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 highly for its engaging features and satisfying ownership experience.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Formula 143mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Formula 1
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Formula 1200m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
Formula 1$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
15.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
x1
None

Movement

5 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,085
$2,600
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