Edward Christopher The Ripple — Electric Blue (Special Edition)vsNivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2
Ref. the-ripple-electric-blue-special-edition·MSRP $1,262
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Measurements
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The Ripple — Electric Blue (Special Edition)
F77 SST MK2
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
n/a
Thickness
9.8mm
lowest
12.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
42h
highest
38h
MSRP
$1,262
lowest
$1,660
Movement
Miyota 9039
Soprod P024
Case
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Edward Christopher The Ripple — Electric Blue (Special Edition) features a captivating 3D mirror dial mimicking rippling water and violet hands, powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement with a custom rotor. This 38mm stainless steel watch, limited to 25 pieces, includes Super-LumiNova BGW9 on the hands and a recessed crown at 4 o'clock. The mirrored, 3D-rippled dial creates depth. Overall, reviewers highlight the captivating 3D mirror dial and limited production as key features of the Edward Christopher The Ripple — Electric Blue (Special Edition).
The Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2 is lauded by reviewers for its comfortable 38mm case with downturned lugs and a slimmer profile, enhancing wearability and making it a strong integrated bracelet option at its price point. Owners appreciate its suitability for swimming due to a screw-down crown and find it wears comfortably, with some preferring it over other integrated bracelet watches. However, one owner reported poor quality including a clunky rotor, misaligned lume, and a crooked logo, while another found the brand logo unappealing. The gold-plated version was considered loud by one reviewer, and lume is absent on some variants. Prices range from €1,665 for the steel version to €1,865 for the gold-plated version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 SST MK2 highly for its wearability and design at its price point, despite isolated quality concerns and aesthetic critiques.
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