BOLDR Supply Co. Field MedicvsNivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

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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.

BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic at true scale

Field Medic

Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz at true scale

F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46.2mm

Thickness

12.2mm

12.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$299

lowest

$780

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko VK64

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
316L Steel Silver

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
I
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
x1

Movement

1 specs
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$780
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Reviews

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

BOLDR Supply Co. Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its toolish aesthetic, lightweight titanium case, and functional pulsometer, making it a practical and versatile choice for medical professionals. Many appreciate its crisp finishing and robust build, with one owner noting it remains "rock solid" despite heavy use. The lume is described as cool and bright but fades quickly, and some find the pulsometer more decorative than practical, preferring a continuously running seconds hand. While generally considered well-sized at 38mm, a few owners find it a bit small. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its excellent value and functionality as a dedicated tool watch.

Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz is praised for its solid case build, well-finished and legible dial with applied indices, and the slimmer profile afforded by its mecaquartz movement. Owners report excellent grip on the ridged screw-down crown and appreciate the domed sapphire crystal. However, the integrated bracelet's connection to the case is criticized for effectively increasing the lug-to-lug distance, potentially alienating those with smaller wrists, and one owner noted abysmal crown action and a gritty winding feel. Accuracy figures range from +1/+2 seconds per day to approximately -6 seconds per day, and opinions are split on the mecaquartz movement, with some viewing it as affordable and reliable, while others find it "cheap." On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz highly for its case build and dial finishing at its price point.

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.