Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph at true scale

Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

15.8mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$2,295

$328

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko VK64

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
15.85mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
x1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$328
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph for its comfortable 41mm case size and elegant bracelet, with one owner finding its "fauxtina" dial closer to vintage character than modern alternatives. The watch features great finishing and legible tri-color sub-dials. Accuracy is reported at +1 second per day by one owner. However, one owner found the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph to feel poorly put together and lighter than expected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired dial and versatile bezel combination.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.

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