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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.

Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

The Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/ is a collaboration watch featuring a hand-painted graffiti-style dial with wet paint drips and spray can pushers, powered by a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement. One owner noted slight marks on the lugs, bezel, and case of a pre-owned example, rating its condition at 88%. On balance, reviewers highlight the artistic and humorous blend of design elements as the watch's primary appeal.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/38.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/50m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
15.85mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Standard
Lume
x1
None

Movement

3 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,085
$499
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