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Ferro Race Master ChronographvsNivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

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Race Master Chronograph
FerroRace Master Chronograph
MSRP $485
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz
Nivada GrenchenF77 Chrono Mecaquartz
MSRP $740

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Chronograph45.2mm
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Chronograph40h
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
Race Master Chronograph50m
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
Race Master Chronograph$485
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz$740

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
45.2mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Lume
None
x1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$740

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Chronograph for its comfortable 39mm brushed steel case and jubilee bracelet, noting strong lume and a beautifully engraved caseback. One owner specifically appreciates the brand's clear movement descriptions and finds the watch a great value for the price. However, one user questioned its value, initially mistaking the movement for a less expensive option, and a pre-production buyer reported communication issues regarding delays. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Chronograph highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz is praised for its solid case build, legible dial with applied indices and lume, and a domed sapphire crystal. Owners appreciate the mecaquartz movement for its slimmer profile, affordability, and reliability, with some finding the finishing excellent and the watch well-constructed for its price range of $550-$750. However, one owner reported abysmal crown action and a gritty winding feel, while another disliked the meca-quartz movement itself. The integrated bracelet's connection to the case is criticized for effectively increasing the lug-to-lug distance, potentially impacting wearability on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz highly for its value and build quality, despite some reservations about the movement and bracelet integration.

From video reviewers

The value proposition is a strength, with reviewers positioning it as an affordable alternative to luxury chronographs. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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