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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic ChronographvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,295
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph41mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph$2,295
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
15.85mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
x1
None

Movement

3 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$490

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What people say

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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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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