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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic ChronographvsCitizen Promaster Air GMT

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 41mm size and great finishing, with one owner noting its Elaboré-grade SW510-M movement runs accurately at +1 second per day. The "fauxtina" dial is appreciated for its vintage character, and the watch's versatility is highlighted by its tachymeter, dive bezel, and regatta timer functions. However, one owner found the watch felt poorly put together and lighter than expected. The water resistance is rated at 100m, a reduction from the original model's 200m. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its vintage aesthetic and versatile complication set.

Citizen Promaster Air GMT

The Citizen Promaster Air GMT is widely praised for its impressive in-house Cal. 9054 automatic GMT movement, excellent case fit and finish, and a high-quality bracelet for its price point. Reviewers highlight its striking anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, legible dial with large numerals, and long-lasting lume. However, its 44.5mm dimensions are considered unfashionably large, and the case design is described as uninspired. The independent hour jumping is noted as mushy and unable to be set backward, while the unframed 3 o'clock date window and minute track on the rehaut being obscured by case shadows are also flagged as drawbacks. The watch is priced at $1,125 USD and features 200m water resistance and a 50-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers commend the Citizen Promaster Air GMT for its strong movement and legibility at an affordable price, despite reservations about its case size and some functional aspects of the GMT hand.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph41mm
Promaster Air GMT44.5mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
Promaster Air GMT50h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Promaster Air GMT200m
MSRP
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph$2,295
Promaster Air GMT$1,195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
44.5mm
Thickness
15.85mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
x1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9054
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$1,195
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