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Dan Henry 1962vsNivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

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What people say

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

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

From video reviewers

The vintage aesthetic and affordable price point are praised. The lume performance is considered weak.

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic for its excellent wearability, with its 38mm size and comfortable, flat-laying case and downturned lugs fitting well on smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its slick fit and finish, unique dial options including Lapis, and strong value proposition as an integrated bracelet watch. One owner notes the Soprod P024 automatic movement offers solid performance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm Automatic highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial aesthetics at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features an architectural design with an octagonal case and integrated bracelet. The case finishing is noted as a strength. The bracelet comfort was mentioned by one reviewer and the dial presence by another, but these were not shared points.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
1962
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
1962
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic100m
MSRP
1962$280
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic$1,360

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
316L Steel Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black Gem Onyx Dial, Super Lum. White Dots, Shiny Gold Applied Indexes, Applied Logo Gold color
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,360
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