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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm AutomaticvsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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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.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its exceptional proportions and comfort on the wrist, with many finding its 40mm case and bracelet to be perfectly balanced and wearable. Reviewers note a tweaked dial for improved legibility and a new ceramic bezel with a steel ring on the ref. 126500. However, some owners find the watch underwhelming in person and criticize the sub-dial placement, screw-down pushers, and high market value, with one reviewer finding the retail price steep compared to other iconic chronographs. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting superior accuracy and others noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold case and Cerachrom bezel are frequently cited strengths. The Oysterflex bracelet also received multiple mentions.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic38mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic38h
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic100m
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic$1,360
Cosmograph Daytona$16,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
316L Steel Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black Gem Onyx Dial, Super Lum. White Dots, Shiny Gold Applied Indexes, Applied Logo Gold color
Turquoise
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
4131
Beat Rate
28 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
25
47
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,360
$16,900
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