Filippo Loreti Watches AscarivsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

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Measurements
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Ascari

Chronoking Mecaquartz
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
11.9mm
lowest
13.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$295
lowest
$645
Movement
Seiko VK64
Seiko VK64
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Ascari for its attractive design, with one owner calling it beautiful and amazing to wear. However, the community is divided on its value, with some considering it overpriced for a quartz watch and others seeing it as a good entry point into collecting. One owner reported all three of their Filippo Loreti watches stopped working within a year, and customer service was unhelpful, while another user alleged the brand sells low-quality Chinese watches as Italian. Overall, owners rate the Filippo Loreti Ascari highly for its visual appeal, though its perceived value and long-term reliability remain points of contention.
The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is widely praised for its 38mm case size, vintage aesthetic, and reliable chronograph function, with some owners appreciating its 100m water resistance and the 12:00 date window. Reviewers note extensive Super-LumiNova application for excellent legibility, and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is considered reliable. Some owners find the watch too small or the case shape not to their liking, while others find it overly complicated. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its versatile vintage design and reliable chronograph function at its price point.
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