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Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 38mm AutomaticvsZelos Blacktip 41

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic38mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic38h
Blacktip 41
Water Resistance
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
F77 MK2 38mm Automatic$1,360
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
316L Steel Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,360
$499
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