Edox 1961 Date Automatic Limited EditionvsNivada Grenchen F77 MKII

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.

1961 Date Automatic Limited Edition

F77 MKII
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
MSRP
$1,870
$1,790
lowest
Movement
Automatic
La Joux-Perret G101
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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