Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm AutomaticvsManufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II

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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.

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic at true scale

F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II at true scale

Multimatic II

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.2mm

n/a

Thickness

12.2mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

n/a

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,460

$878

lowest

Movement

Soprod M100

Miyota 9100

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.2mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
n/a
Caseback
316L Steel Caseback
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Meteorite
Black
Indices
Applied
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Miyota 9100
Beat Rate
28 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,460
$878
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Reviews

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

Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic

The Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic is praised for its comfortable fit, integrated bracelet design, and distinctive "carbon effect" basketweave dial. Reviewers highlight its wearable 41mm case with updated lug design and a micro-adjust clasp. Some find the gold-plated version loud, and the dauphine hands lack lume. The Soprod P024 automatic movement is noted, with a 38-hour power reserve mentioned by multiple sources. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 MK2 41mm Automatic highly for its strong value proposition and well-executed integrated bracelet design at its price point.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II

Owners widely praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II for its attractive styling and useful complications, with one owner specifically highlighting the power reserve indicator. The watch is considered a compelling option within the microbrand space for its features and price point, with some owners finding it comparable to higher-end Swiss watches. However, opinions on value are mixed, with one user suggesting Waldhoff watches may be overpriced relative to alternatives. One owner reported significant water ingress damaging their watch, while another found the case size to be very large. Overall, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic II for its aesthetic appeal and functional complications at a competitive price.