Which is cheaper, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

At MSRP the Nivada Grenchen Autochron is the cheaper of the two at $2,495, against $4,604 for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a $2,109 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

The Nivada Grenchen Autochron wears larger at 38mm versus 30.8mm for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a 7.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

The Nivada Grenchen Autochron is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Fears Arnos (Blue).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

The Nivada Grenchen Autochron carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Arnos (Blue).

What movement does the Fears Arnos (Blue) run compared to the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Arnos (Blue) uses the Sellita SW1000-1b and the Nivada Grenchen Autochron uses the ETA Valjoux 7750.

Side by side

Fears Arnos (Blue)vsNivada Grenchen Autochron

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

arnos-pewter-blue

MSRP $4,604

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Autochron

MSRP $2,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arnos (Blue)30.8mm

Autochron38mm

Power Reserve

Arnos (Blue)40h

Autochron42h

Water Resistance

Arnos (Blue)30m

Autochron200m

MSRP

Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo

Indices

Applied

Baton

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW1000-1b

ETA Valjoux 7750

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

28 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,604

$2,495

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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