Edox 1961 Date Automatic Limited EditionvsNivada Grenchen F77 MKII

1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition
Edox1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition

Ref. 1961-date-automatic-limited-edition-80143-3m-ain·MSRP $1,870

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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.

Edox 1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition at true scale

1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition

Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII at true scale

F77 MKII

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$1,870

$1,790

lowest

Movement

Automatic

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,870
$1,790
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Reviews

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

Edox 1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition

Owners widely report the Edox 1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition offers great value, benefiting from Sellita automatic movements. One owner notes that Edox watches are of fine quality, accurate, and built to last, recommending purchase without hesitation. A reviewer flags that while the 41mm case size is generally well-proportioned and wears thinner than expected, the bracelet lacks quick-release ends and micro-adjustments. The watch is less recognized in the USA compared to Europe. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Edox 1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition highly for its value and build quality at the price point.

Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII is praised as an excellent "cuff slider" and a fantastic watch, with owners highlighting its comfortable fit and improved wearability due to a reworked bracelet and lugs, making it a potential integrated bracelet wristwatch option. Reviewers note a slimmer 11.5mm case and unique natural stone dials as key features, with gold-plated models priced at $1,760 and stainless steel at $1,560. Some owners find the flat lugs less than ideal, though the MkII version is considered a significant refinement and fits well on smaller wrists. The watch features dauphine hands and a lack of lume, and the micro-adjust clasp adds slight weight. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 MKII highly for its comfortable fit and unique stone dials at its price point.